Last week’s match reports/results are below.
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RESERVE LEAGUE vs UJ
Francesco,-lost 3-0
David won 3-2
Tagara,-won 3-1
Peter won 3-1
Overall result: Won 16 - 7
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3rd LEAGUE A vs Parkview
Chamber 3rd League aka the A team in name and log position (02) vs Parkview
Jae played Chris Naidoo and snuck in the first game 16-14 after being 9-1 down. It was a tight affair in the second until Chris hurt his Achilles and retired hurt! A 3-0 walkover and win for Jae, we will take it!
Andrew played Bongi and had a hard 5 setter, but managed a win on his birthday. Andrew was 14-10 up in the 4th and threw it away. He regrouped, consolidated and played with experience to CLOSE the 5th!
Vevek coming back from injury played Deepak. Vevek won the first, narrowly lost the 2nd 19-17 but then won the next 2 comfortably. Vevek remains unbeaten this season and is our banker down the order.
Richard played Jason, same scenario as Vevek: Won the first, narrowly losing a monster 2nd 19-17 (after throwing many game points away), but then closed out next 2 comfortably.
A great win for the team. The night ended with Parkview buying a stroh rum for Andrew which is “apparently” a Parkview birthday tradition. Team tequilas followed capping off a successful night. Chamber derby next week!!
Jae: 3-0
Andrew: 3-2
Vevek: 3-1
Richard: 3-1
Overall : Won 16 - 4
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3rd LEAGUE B vs Bryanston
Ryan lost 0-3
Heinrich lost 0-3
Bruce won 3-0
Herkie won 3-1
Overall result: Lost 6 - 9
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4th LEAGUE A vs Bye
Overall result:
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4th LEAGUE B vs CCJ
With sickness and vacation affecting team availability, we had to call on Phil to bolster the ranks, despite him only having landed back in country that morning from Paris. With two courts in play simultaneously, there was action all around.
On court 1 it was Chris vs James, while court 2 saw Phil taking on Dylan. I arrived when we were down a game on both courts. Apparently, Phil was still dreaming of the patisserie and café scene and was completely out of sorts in the first. My arrival must have triggered something (I’ll take credit for it anyway) as both players dug in to level things at 1-1. Phil continued in this vein to take a 2-1 lead, while Chris struggled in the third to lag 1-2. Two tight games saw Chris sneak home, overcoming a couple of match points in the last to take it 16-14 with a great effort. On the other side, Phil’s brain went into hibernation and he surrendered fairly meekly to lose 2-3 in a match he probably should have won.
So honours even, It was Gavin vs Gavin on one court and Nigel vs Mike on the other. In the Gavin vs Gavin game, Gavin was down, then he was up, then he was down and then down again. Gavin lost and Gavin won. I didn’t get to see any of the Clash of the Gavin’s as I was playing the young, mop-haired Mike at the same time. First game I was comfortably ahead, only to see a late charge from Mike level things, but managed to hold him off to take the game. In the second game, Mike made many a mistake – a fair few of which were occasioned by impeded vision due to hair obstruction (and a completely ineffectual headband) – to hand me an easy game. I took my foot off the pedal in the third game and lost – eventually proving to be costly in the overall result. Had to fight hard for the fourth, but inched in – assisted by two or three potential strokes that Mike didn’t call for. Won 3-1 for a points count out. Unfortunately, we were well behind on points, and attacked the CCJ bar for compensation. They also treated us to dinner and some engaging chatter.
Overall result: Lost 11-9
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5th LEAGUE 04 vs Old Eds
With Silver at the courts early, the Old Eds “No 1” was keen to play early. Turned out has actually their No 4 so an easy 3-0 win (apart from a blip when 12-4 down in the 2nd)
Doc Fallon on next had a tough match but came through 3-2
Then Dilly on against a running youngster of note. We watched incredulously as Dilly played the match of his life, playing unbelievable winners and running like a gazelle. Eventually his frustrated opponent having been warned not to use expletives succumbed to our “True no 1”. Another 3-2 win.
Up to Kobus to get a 16 pointer which he duly did coming back from 2-1 down to win 3-2.
If Old Eds had played in their proper order, the result could have been totally different. Just shows you!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Overall result: Won 16- 6
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6th LEAGUE vs. Northcliff
Lyal lost 0-3
Ian won 3-0
Lesley lost 2-3
Jacques lost 2-3
Overall result: Lost 7 - 12
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7th LEAGUE vs Bye
Overall result:
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8th LEAGUE vs Modderfontein
Des won 3-2
Trevor won 3-0
Andries won 3-0
Steph won 3-0
TOP OF THE TABLE
Match score: Won 16 - 2
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9th LEAGUE YMT vs Modderfontein
The YMT played Moddies. Having lost 7-8 to MD10 the previous time we played, the YMT were out for a win. Adding in the fact that MD10 were just above us in the league standings, there was plenty to play for!
Out of the night that covers me,
Black as the Pit from pole to pole,
I thank whatever gods may be
For my unconquerable soul.
First up, our captain for the evening, the sprightly Irishman Ryan took on a much more sprightly Mark van Dongen. Starting out strongly for the first 2 games, the Irishman's lowland lungs couldn't keep up with the 25 year-old's high-veld stamina through the full 5 games. Moddies win 3-2.
In the fell clutch of circumstance
I have not winced nor cried aloud.
Under the bludgeonings of chance
My head is bloody, but unbowed.
Next up was superstar Busi, who, in training for the Comrades, made short work of Malcolm Schneeberger. Chambers win 3-0.
Beyond this place of wrath and tears
Looms but the Horror of the shade,
And yet the menace of the years
Finds, and shall find, me unafraid.
Game 3 - Lood would probably prefer not to talk about this one. I feel similarly. Moddies win 3-0.
It matters not how strait the gate,
How charged with punishments the scroll.
I am the master of my fate:
I am the captain of my soul.
The match of the evening saw Richard face Darryl Schneeberger. Down 6 games to 5, Richard needed a clear win, or a draw (but with a 14 point lead!) to secure a Chambers team victory. A nail-biter of a game, Richard lost the first match. Under intense pressure, he fought back valiantly until game four. Tied at various points, Richard refused to concede, before finally closing the game victorious at 18-16. Chambers win 3-1.
Out of the night that covers me,
Black as the Pit from pole to pole,
I thank whatever gods may be
For my unconquerable soul.
First up, our captain for the evening, the sprightly Irishman Ryan took on a much more sprightly Mark van Dongen. Starting out strongly for the first 2 games, the Irishman's lowland lungs couldn't keep up with the 25 year-old's high-veld stamina through the full 5 games. Moddies win 3-2.
In the fell clutch of circumstance
I have not winced nor cried aloud.
Under the bludgeonings of chance
My head is bloody, but unbowed.
Next up was superstar Busi, who, in training for the Comrades, made short work of Malcolm Schneeberger. Chambers win 3-0.
Beyond this place of wrath and tears
Looms but the Horror of the shade,
And yet the menace of the years
Finds, and shall find, me unafraid.
Game 3 - Lood would probably prefer not to talk about this one. I feel similarly. Moddies win 3-0.
It matters not how strait the gate,
How charged with punishments the scroll.
I am the master of my fate:
I am the captain of my soul.
The match of the evening saw Richard face Darryl Schneeberger. Down 6 games to 5, Richard needed a clear win, or a draw (but with a 14 point lead!) to secure a Chambers team victory. A nail-biter of a game, Richard lost the first match. Under intense pressure, he fought back valiantly until game four. Tied at various points, Richard refused to concede, before finally closing the game victorious at 18-16. Chambers win 3-1.
Overall result : Won 10 - 7
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9th LEAGUE OMT vs Bryanston
The OMT played Bryanston at home
Our #1 on the night, Roger, had a late meeting so he could not play their #1. So first up at # 1 was cannon fodder Arnie who graciously, as always, agreed to play out of position vs. Cullum. Thank you Arnie! Cullum is a lovely smiling youngster who plays well and he didn’t give Arnie a run. Arnie managed 17 points in the three games against a much stronger player. 0/3
Roger played Cullum’s wife, the slim and trim Jessica at #2. Roger lost the first two getting 12 and 10 points. Roger then changed gears, put his foot down and klapped Jessica 15-4 in the 3rd! Well done Roger! In a hard fought 4th, Roger went down 13-15 by the skin of his teeth. We almost had another 5 setter here, but ‘twas not to be. 1/3.
JohAn took on the young freckle faced Ashleigh at # 3 and promptly went down 10-15 in the first. Strong young lady this. JohAn cajoled, intimidated and coerced Ashleigh who then conceded the 2nd with 13 points. The 3rd was tough and hard fought with JohAn eventually running out 16-14! Phew. JohAn managed to keep his head together in the 4th with Ashleigh getting 9 points. 3/1
Bryanston didn’t have a #4, so Chamber took a walkover. This was a little bit controversial as our #4 on the night John F went to Bryanston to play but lo and behold he didn’t find us there. But Johnny was ready, willing and able…… at Bryanston! 3/0
The three of us went to Doppio for the usual after party. We celebrated the OMT’s second win in a row! (Thanks to that walkover Whahaha)
Match Score 9 – 7
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LADIES LEAGUES
LADIES 2nd LEAGUE 01 vs Randburg
Helena won 3-1
Hannah - won 3-0
Megan lost 3-1
Ashley won 3-0
TOP OF THE LEAGUE (Just)
Overall result: Won 13 - 4
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LADIES 2nd LEAGUE 02 vs
Overall result:
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LADIES 3rd LEAGUE 03 vs Chamber 04
Chrisna beat Tracey 3-2
Sonelle beat Hannah 3-0
Jenny beat Josephine 3-1
Mandy lost to Michelle 0-3
Overall result: 12 - 6
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LADIES 3rd LEAGUE 04 vs Chamber 03
See above
Overall result: Lost 5 - 13
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LADIES 3rd LEAGUE 05 vs Pirates
Belinda won 3-2
Jana won 3-0
Roshael won 3-0
Marissa won 3-0
Overall result: Won 16 - 2
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LADIES 4th LEAGUE 06 vs Randburg
4th league girls had very tough matches versus Randburg 3. We unfortunately lost 9-6.
1. Becky won 3:1 (11-15 17-15 15-6 15-9)
2. Kirsty played a great game against a very strong opponent but unfortunately lost 0:3 (7-15 16-18 9-15)
3. Jo won 3:0 (15-11 15-11 15-12)
4. Debbie lost 3:0 but one game went to 20-18! 15-8 15-9
A very brave effort against a very strong team.
Overall result: Lost 6 - 9
