Thurrock Ladies 1st 0, Upminster 1sts 0 HOCKEY: THURROCK’s ladies firsts approached this game with apprehension as they were facing top of the league Upminster whilst currently sitting near the bottom of the league.

The ladies took a little while to settle and as the game progressed it was clear despite the difference in positions the gap between the playing ability was minimal. This realisation made the team grow in confidence and they began to mount their own attacks.

The game kept the spectators enthralled as the T’s defence were tested to their limit but the back line maintained great discipline.