We should have seen the signs, as clear as daylight. A team that was bumped up from 10th league last year and a number four player of 10 years of age.
Ready we were, all wound up by our resident psychologist/motivator and PT instructor and a clear instruction from the much loved captain to be victorious once again. But not to happen, so here follows a (short and unpleasant version) on evens as they unfold in Killarney c/c.
Position 4
Willie against Amu (10 years of age). No sweat, like clubbing seals, is Willies thoughts as he walked on the court. Play it cool and a victory in 10 minutes. The little okey had different thoughts, well focused and a serve that is high and difficult to return, And so it went on and on. One down, two down, three down and Willie (and the rest of the team) was getting worried. Aag maar dit is OK, dis net die eerste speeler en ons sal op maak en verder beheer vat.
Position 3
So the next Spartan walked on the court, Leslie the Spartan Porra. A gallant attempt, running, ducking and even diving, but to no avail. A by far superior Goliath, rolled the court with our much beloved Porra. Two games down.
Position 2
Chris was now against their captain, Norman. By now a bit nervous but begeestert by the will to win, he played with gust. Norman played well and calculated. Maar nie vandag nie, Boerseun - rolled by a better contender in the northern part of town. The (best team in the world) Chambers 9th was now in the proverbial dwang. Three – nil.
Position 1
Kobus, our number one was up against their teams coach, Julius. Kobus is at best form of his life and we relied on a face saving victory game here. Kobus tried I must add. It is not in his nature to take (any) losing game light harted. Kobus did take one game but alas another game down to the Spatrats.
Thus Soweto = 3 (actually 4 Chris – counting as well as playing a problem)
Chambers = 0
Ai, ai tog
Overall result Lost 1 - 16
