The Pumas started off quickly and the high tempo continued throughout the first half but despite having all of the possession they failed to convert any of their chances. Solid defending from Dan, Colin and Rob snuffed out the few chances that Basingstoke had. First half 0-0.

Their fortunes changed halfway into the second half where some clever play, taking advantage of Basingstoke's confusion at an umpires decision led to a quick free hit (that definitely went 5) to Oakley who, with one deft touch of the stick, skilled the entire population of Basingstoke before passing to Pete who converted. 1-0 pumas. Two more goals from Pete and Liam followed without reply which led to tensions flaring, a Basingstoke player deciding to take matters into his own hands and hurl abuse at umpire Paul W and get a green. He didn't stop there and decided that the only logical thing to do was to continue to hurl abuse and Paul W and get a yellow. Did this stop him? No and he definitely didn't get a red that definitely wasn't rescinded post game because admin is boring.
Anyway I digress, final score 3-0

A special mention should go to Ed who missed multiple sitters. When questioned in the club house about his lack of ability to control a ball he responded with "I dunno".

MoM - Xander - good effort on the right defense/midfield
DoD - Nathan for turning up late

Thanks to Andy A & Paul W for stepping up to umpire.