Sports Roundup 22-10-19

Welcome to the latest Sports Roundup from MyMarlow, with normal service now being resumed thanks to our new Sports Reporter, Ben Dawson. Take it away Ben…..

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FOOTBALL

Marlow FC

The game was sealed for Mark Bartley’s side by a goal from Kwai Marsh-Brown in the 90^th minute

The win lifts Marlow to 12th in the table ahead of their trip to Hanwell in the Velocity Trophy on Tuesday 22^nd October. On Saturday 26^th October they host Sholing in the FA Trophy first round qualifying game at home.

Marlow United

Marlow United first team did not have a match at the weekend, and have a friendly away this evening (Tue 22nd Oct) vs Holmer Green.

RUGBY

Marlow Ladies

After a slow start and heavy offensive pressure, Oxford Ladies were the first to put points on the board with a well worked try in the first ten minutes. Fortunately for Marlow the defensive line held, and they were able to weather the storm, scoring a try of their own to go in at half time at 5-5.

Oxford’s dominance continued after the break, the home side adding a further 2 tries to their tally to bring the score to 15-5 with 20 minutes remaining. This seemed to give Marlow the incentive to fight back, an impressive offensive effort rewarded with a try on the 55^th minute mark. The balance of power then shifted in Marlow’s favour, with Oxford having to defend frantically to preserve their lead. The pressure proved too much however when, with 3 minutes remaining, Marlow powered across the line to level the score at 15-15. An excellent conversion under pressure made the score 15-17, a score that remained at the final whistle and secured Marlow’s second win of the season. 

Marlow Ladies play again on Sunday 10^th November against Hackney Ladies 2s.

Marlow Men’s 1sts

Marlow RFC’s 1^st Men’s team suffered an unfortunate defeat at home to Witney RFC. Marlow took a commanding lead early on, being 10-5 up after 15 minutes. From then onwards, Witney piled on the pressure and at half time Marlow were trailing 13-15. A 54^th minute penalty for Marlow saw them retake the lead 16-15 and looked set to come away as the victors as the clock began to run down. However, with 4 minutes to go Witney were awarded a penalty, which they promptly scored, quickly followed by a converted try to seal the win for the visitors. The final score being 16-25.

Marlow will play next Saturday away at Aylesbury.

HOCKEY

Marlow Men’s teams

At home, Marlow Men’s 1st team beat top of the table Newbury 3-2 in what turned out to be a very close match. In the first 30 minutes Marlow dominated possession and a comfortable win seemed on the cards. The second half was more difficult for Marlow but after the visitors levelled at 2-2 Marlow came back strongly and scored the winning goal with minutes to go, Tom Gray scored twice and was outstanding. The other scorer was Chris Sewell.

The Men’s 2^nd team played away at Wokingham against their league leaders South Berkshire 1s and lost only narrowly 1-0.

Other Men’s matches: –

• Marlow 4s lost away to British Airways 1s 4-0,
• Marlow 5s beat Staines 3s at home 2-1,
• Marlow 6s remain top of their league despite losing away to Staines 4s by 2-0.
• Marlow 3s had a free day

Marlow Ladies teams

East Grinstead came out stronger in the second half and their keeper saved a flick.  A flick was also the only way they penetrated the Marlow defence. The final score was 3-1.

The Marlow Ladies 2s played away and managed a notable 1-1 draw with top of the table Slough 2s.

Other Ladies results: –

• Marlow 3s lost 2-3 to South Berkshire 2s.
• Marlow 4s drew 1-1 away to Oxford Hawks 5s,
• Marlow 5s beat Henley 3s at home 4-1
• Marlow 6s remain unbeaten by drawing 1-1 against Wychwood Ladies 2s 1-1.

Rowing

Marlow Rowing Club