14/02/2024 - Men vs Surrey (A)
Two more games to go to secure the league and this was the game we feared the most. Facing Surrey away from home and winning is no mean feat, especially considering their pool is the polar opposite to our Fortress Poplar. The boys were already on the back foot, after Chundy Shark elected to make the boys walk to the pool. This proved to be a challenge too difficult for Tadpole Malek and Hussein who had to grab an uber half-way through the walk.
Staggeringly the game began and we did not win the swim-off. The team was clearly in a state of shock which took a whole quarter for us to recover from. The game was completely chaotic with counter-attacks being sprung left right and centre. Amazingly however, only one goal was scored despite many opportunities for both teams. Flaccid Brexit eventually opened proceedings with at the end of the quarter giving us the lead 1-0.
Tadpole Dimitirios against medical advice entered the foray this quarter. At both ends of the pool there was an absolute battle in pit with El Tadpole Domi being drowned most of the game. Thankfully for us Surrey decided to give us many penalties meaning our lead soon extended after a tense first quarter. Despite Tadpole Malek missing one, our lead grew by 4 all courtesy from Flaccid Brexit. After getting bored of scoring penalties he decided to whip out the lob. We were unlucky not to score more after some well worked opportunities were denied by some solid saves from Surrey. The effort was outstanding from each and everyone to track back as the Surrey boys were all very quick swimmers. The half ended 5-0 to us!
The third quarter belonged to flaccid Brexit. An absolutely obscene couple minutes minutes saw him : turn Surrey into pieces, lob the keeper, fire a bullet from about 15 metres away from the goal and produce another outrageous backshot. Joel also got into the action scoring from a tight angle off the wing. Shoutout to Tadpole Hussein whose energy levels didn’t falter and stopped several counter attacks. Unfortunately the clean sheet was over after Chundy Shark could’ve done better in saving a routine shot off the wing. Score 9-1!
Surrey had had enough of Tadpole Domi by the start of the last quarter. His domination too strong, lead to the opening exchange wherein his counterpart just swam up and jumped on him. Needless to say a major was immediately given. Energy levels were starting to fall now after a high octane game. Exploiting this, Lumpfish got his name on the scoresheet after being denied by some incredible saves from the Surrey keeper earlier on in the game. Flaccid Brexit despite being triple marked got yet another goal to his name as well. Finally Surrey’s counter’s reaped some rewards after Lumpfish was a naughty boy, and Surrey got one of their two consolation goals. Final score 11-3
This game was incredible from both sides and credit to Surrey who played very well despite what the score-line suggests.
One massive thank you for Tadpole Domi who on played the last two games for us on his short return to the UK.
Please note: Flaccid Brexit would’ve undoubtedly been my MOTM for his amazing performance in this game, but due to the constant begging he shall not be awarded it.
MOTM: Tadpole Domi <3
Scorers:
Flaccid Brexit: 9
Jole: 1
Lumpfish: 1
Everyone keep the 26th February free for the men’s last game! If we win the league is ours!!!
