Second Team Details

Kings came to Sutton for the return game of the season with a completely different set of faces from the first match. Sutton knew they were in for a tough match as from the first whistle Kings pacey players piled on the attacks. Sutton's veteran defence looked capable to hold out but some self inflicted mistakes soon saw Kings 0 - 3 up after 5 minutes. As Kings players grinned like Cheshire Cats thinking the game was over, Sutton calmly strung some passes together and with excellent team work hit Kings hard and after 10 minutes of the game the score was 3-3. Kings players were in disarray as Sutton's youngsters Max Ife, Callum Atkins, Ali Carter and Ben Lewell showed what real skill and team work was. Kings again rallied to make the score 3-4 but Sutton had seen their weakness (team work) and again took the game back to Kings and by half time the score was 6-4 to Sutton.

Sutton's captain Andrew Lee gave a rousing half time speech and Sutton responded with their seventh to knock the wind out of Kings. The game settled into a more even contest but Sutton's determination and team effort saw Kings defending deeper as they tried to catch Sutton on the break. Suttons defence held strong and though Kings scored their fifth giving them a glimmer of hope, Sutton promptly replied with Max Ife dribbling through the Kings mid-field and defence to set up Andy Devlin for an easy goal.

Sutton continued to attack and nearly scored a goal of the season as fast passing and support work between Max Ife, Devlin and Lewell blinded Kings players. Only an unlucky bounce preventing Sutton claiming a ninth goal.

At the final whistle Sutton were the deserved winners 8 - 5. This was a great game of hockey and a pleasure for any spectator. A minority of Kings players refused to shake hands after the match which was a great shame but Sutton wished them all the best when they play for Kings 1st XI next week.