HARPENDEN IV: 3
BISHOPS STORTFORD VI: 4
22.10.05

Despite an gutsy and hardworking performance from a young side, Harpenden narrowly came out on the wrong side of a seven-goal thriller on Saturday.

A strong first half performance saw Harpenden lead for the most of the time, with Michael Edmond and Dan Carter netting one a piece. However, at the half time break the scores were 2-2 . The play in the first half showed what promise this developing team has, with the work ethic of ex-footballer Graham Dean showing young rising stars of Nick Johnson, Richard Hurle and Dan Lester, to name but a few, how hockey is not just about skill but hard work too.

The second half showed much promise, Bishop Stortford put conserted pressure on the Harpenden goal and secured a 2 goal lead. But that was not the end of the story; Harpenden never gave up and with fine linking play Michael Edmond emerged from his midfield role to bag another for Harpenden. The game ended with a 4-3 defeat for Harpenden. Neil Liles, Harpenden's sideline maetro is not downhearted “I have seen enough quality , enthusiasm and youthful promise to be convinced this side will grow from strength to strength.”

Mike Edmond: bagged twice