Barmy Army 7-4 H-ton Hawks

In a game they should have won, 90 seconds of madness cost them the game
Despite scoring first, having the majority of the play and being level at 4-4 with only 5 minutes to play, the Hawks somehow lost.

The Hawks took the lead early on from a quick free kick from Borthwick after he was fouled on the right of the Barmy Army area. This lead was held for quite a while and the Hawks still threatened. This attacking style cos them and after some pressure, found themselves 3-1 down. A Borthwick goal brought it back to 3-2, but a controversial goal was given against them. The referee, who had until now a questionable performance, decided the ball had crossed the line. His decision was far from clear. The point at which the Hawks knew the goal had been given was as they started to play the ball out from the back, the ref stopped play. This spurred the Hawks into action. Borthwick completed his hat trick and Wilson scored with help from a slight deflection. As the Hawks applied further pressure, with 5 minutes left the Hawks look like they could take all the points. Alas this wasn't to be. The foot was taken of the gas as fatigue set in and concentration slipped. This allowed the Barmy Army to fight back. And their fightback overwhelmed the Hawks. 3 goals within 90 seconds doomed the Hawks to another defeat. Despite a few last minute attacks by the Hawks, the score would end 7-4.

The next game for the Hawks is scheduled to be against D.P. Trophies 7.30pm Friday 9th Feb on court 1, however the game is almost certain to be forfeit due to the majority of the team away in Barcelona and the reserves short on the ground.