Clifton Robinsons A 4 - Swindon 3
The men's 1st XI went in search of a fourth consecutive post Christmas win, but unfortunately came up short for the second time against a well drilled Clifton Robinsons side.
Thanks to Jim for this week's match report:
The game started poorly for Swindon, conceding a goal as Robinsons drove down the middle of the pitch, before driving the ball beyond Jonathan Griffiths. Swindon huffed and puffed but struggled to settle into the game. Eventually a good move down the Swindon left saw Phil Scarisbrick have a shot well saved before the ball fell to Jacob Biddle, who made no mistake with his powerful finish.
The second half saw Swindon settle a little into the rhythm of the game, taking the lead through a well worked short corner, deflected high into the net by the magnificent Tom Wickens. The lead was short lived as Swindon conceded a short corner and received a green card, the dragged shot finding it's way beyond Griffiths low on his stick side. Swindon then fell behind to another short corner down Griffiths' right that was deflected beyond him by Chris Parsons.
Swindon pushed for another equaliser but gave the ball away cheaply for Robinsons to take a 4-2 lead. Dave Miles pulled a goal back late on for the visitors from a straight strike on a short corner but it wasn't enough.
MOM: Jake Biddle / Dave Miles