Melbourn won 17-3

The final game of the season for the 1sts was an odd affair as they faced a Peterborough side seriously struggling to get people to play for them at the moment. The visitors had forfeited twice, and not long distance away games either but a home one and then one just down the road in Stamford. This had cost them 30 points and put them in danger of relegation… which despite only having three people willing to travel they still turned up for this match.

The number shortage meant Melbourn were close to victory before a ball was even struck. Not many minutes later the match was over as a contest after Vinod Duraikan (3) had far too much for Franek Smith, winning 11-5, 11-3, 11-8. Another straightforward win soon followed for Matt Sampson (2) against Courtney Burke, Matt coming through this one 11-2, 11-1, 11-6. Both results were very close to Squashlevels predicted outcomes… as was Chris Shaw (1) losing 4-11, 7-11, 3-11 to Peterborough’s Head Coach (and aspiring pro player) Diego Pita.

A very rapid evening and a slightly bizarre end to what has been a good season for the 1sts – indeed a best ever one; after other results rolled in the boys found themselves 4th in the final Division 1 table. As far as we know that is the highest Melbourn have ever finished in the Cambs County League.