Colombians take big step towards retaining the title
COLOMBIANS have taken a significant step towards retaining their league crown with a 3-1 win against title-rivals Independents.
[caption id="attachment_54616" align="alignright" width="176" caption="Colombians' Matt de la Mare, left, and Andy Alford of Indies, right, both scored for their respective sides in the top-of-the-table clash. (Picture by Adrian Miller, 1049688)"]
Colombians now have a nine point lead at the top of the table - although Indies do have a game in hand - after a match which included a host of chances for either side and a couple of controversial umpiring decisions.
'On balance it was a pretty even game and, in fairness, Indies play hockey the right way and if they get another couple of seasons together as a team they will become a real threat,' said Colombians captain Matt Watson.
'Saying that, we deserved the three points and it puts a bit of daylight between us and them.'
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