Long Sutton put in a much improved performance and may consider themselves a little unfortunate not to have left this NE14 Hockey East Premier B match with at least a point.
The visitors opened with a greater intensity than they have done in rece
nt weeks and from the first attack of the game good build up play saw Nick Ellis cross for Gary Hales to provide the deftest of finishes.
Pelicans came back strongly and their powerful short corner routine saw them gaining two quick goals. Sutton levelled with Hales calmly finishing at a corner after good work from Will Dean.
The hosts added to their advantage with another corner goal, Sutton had the chance to level as Hales went close again following an Ellis through ball.
The second half opened with Sutton again playing good passing hockey and a move through a number of players including an excellent through ball from Ash Taylor saw Hales complete a high quality hat trick.
The game became more disjointed with two home players being dismissed but Sutton were unable to capitalise despite creating a number of chances.
Pelicans continued to retain possession and eventually a break down the left led to a fourth goal. Sutton were unable to find an equaliser despite good play particularly from Dean at sweeper and Jimmy Harrison in the midfield.
Sutton will look to take their good away form home when they entertain Broxbourne on Saturday (Peele School 1pm start).
Long Sutton Ladies 1st 0
Cambridge City 2nds 3
Sutton started off very slow with some good spells of play, but Cambridge City scored early on from a break.
Sutton replied with some good passing play but struggled to finish off once they got into the attacking 'D'. They also had a number of short corners but failed to capitalise.
Cambridge came back with two more goals to put Sutton on the back foot with no return. Lorraine Wallis got player of the match for some outstanding play in goal.
L. Sutton Ladies 2nds 2
Lincoln 2nds 1
Two excellent strikes from Kate Ireland sealed the points for Sutton in a competitive match, which saw Sutton go down to ten shortly after the break, due to injury.
Lincoln pressed their advantage pulling one back and Sutton's defence had to dig deep to keep Lincoln at bay, with some excellent work from Sutton keeper Rhian Goodge.
