Concordia Closed 2015 quarter finals, Monday 14th December.
Before I start can I just say I couldn't see all of the matches so if I've missed out someones 'efforts' worthy of a mention, my apologies.
The C competition got off to a flyer with 2 real battles on courts 1 and 3. Once again Roland Smith demonstrated his battling qualities, this time against a dominant Martin Davison. Roland took the first game 15-14, faltered in the second but made life really difficult in the 3rd and 4th. Great game with Martin the victor, 3-1.
Mark Knott had to turn around a 2-0 deficit against Peter Irlam. He nearly didn't get the chance, Peter just couldn't close out the game at the end of the 3rd, 2 boasts into the tin were everything. After winning that 3rd, Mark always looked the stronger and managed to take the win 3-2. A good contest.
The other two games were slightly more straight forward. Keith Grey showed no mercy against young James Rowe winning 3-0 and Robin Ritchie, playing the more consistent and tidy squash, beat John Ormsby 3-0.
In the B competition Dave Hall and Peter Archibold provided the fireworks with a 5 setter worthy of any final.
There simply wasn't anything in it. Massive effort from both players from start to finish and 15-13 in the 5th says it all.
A battle of the fittest between Andy Lawrence and Michael Jones saw Michael go through 3-0. The score isn't a fair reflection of a match which had many long rallies and great retrieval from both players.
Chris Brock managed enough control and played good length to close out his games against Nick Fecitt winning 3-0.
Thank you to Elliott Harrison who turned out and gave Steve Goldie a run for his money after Dan Cussack had to withdraw with injury. Steve plays Michael Jones in the semi's. Get well soon Dan by the way.
The A competition went with the form book, Tony Hedley controlled everything and beat Mark Livingstone 3-0.
Andy Dolan's skill and quality drop shots were too good for Gary Storey however Gary didn't make it easy with some great retrieving.
Ian Morton went through with a bye after Simon Long withdrew.
Jamie Morton repeated his win of last years semi final over Ian McAllister with an unbelievable number of volley nick shots. This wasn't luck, he played for everyone of them and his eye was in. Nicks aside, Jamie's ball striking was just too much for Ian to handle. 3-2 in the end.
Semi's to be played Tuesday 15th December 2015, 6.40pm start. Please come along and support the event.
Ian Mc
Before I start can I just say I couldn't see all of the matches so if I've missed out someones 'efforts' worthy of a mention, my apologies.
The C competition got off to a flyer with 2 real battles on courts 1 and 3. Once again Roland Smith demonstrated his battling qualities, this time against a dominant Martin Davison. Roland took the first game 15-14, faltered in the second but made life really difficult in the 3rd and 4th. Great game with Martin the victor, 3-1.
Mark Knott had to turn around a 2-0 deficit against Peter Irlam. He nearly didn't get the chance, Peter just couldn't close out the game at the end of the 3rd, 2 boasts into the tin were everything. After winning that 3rd, Mark always looked the stronger and managed to take the win 3-2. A good contest.
The other two games were slightly more straight forward. Keith Grey showed no mercy against young James Rowe winning 3-0 and Robin Ritchie, playing the more consistent and tidy squash, beat John Ormsby 3-0.
In the B competition Dave Hall and Peter Archibold provided the fireworks with a 5 setter worthy of any final.
There simply wasn't anything in it. Massive effort from both players from start to finish and 15-13 in the 5th says it all.
A battle of the fittest between Andy Lawrence and Michael Jones saw Michael go through 3-0. The score isn't a fair reflection of a match which had many long rallies and great retrieval from both players.
Chris Brock managed enough control and played good length to close out his games against Nick Fecitt winning 3-0.
Thank you to Elliott Harrison who turned out and gave Steve Goldie a run for his money after Dan Cussack had to withdraw with injury. Steve plays Michael Jones in the semi's. Get well soon Dan by the way.
The A competition went with the form book, Tony Hedley controlled everything and beat Mark Livingstone 3-0.
Andy Dolan's skill and quality drop shots were too good for Gary Storey however Gary didn't make it easy with some great retrieving.
Ian Morton went through with a bye after Simon Long withdrew.
Jamie Morton repeated his win of last years semi final over Ian McAllister with an unbelievable number of volley nick shots. This wasn't luck, he played for everyone of them and his eye was in. Nicks aside, Jamie's ball striking was just too much for Ian to handle. 3-2 in the end.
Semi's to be played Tuesday 15th December 2015, 6.40pm start. Please come along and support the event.
Ian Mc
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