Students taught a lesson by Henley 3rds

On Sunday Henley travelled to Oxford University 4ths. Although facing a young and fit side in the second game in two days was expected to be a challenge, with the addition of the spritely Mike Woolfrey at right back Henley looked in control from the start, passing patiently and building penetrating attacking moves.

Other than an Oxford penalty corner that required a superb reaction save from Cordrey following a sharp deflection, the first half was dominated by Henley.

Leo Packham, James Baker and Matthew Herbert marshalled the midfield and fought hard to retain possession, providing the forward line with quality passes. This led to Tim Cima scoring the first two goals, Cima pouncing on a loose ball for the first, and then adding another following a rebound from the goalkeepers pads. Timothy Herbert added the third, after receiving the ball from his brother Matthew who made incisive driving run along the byline. Baker added the fourth from a well-worked penalty corner, to take the score to 4-0 at half time.

The students came back strongly in the second half, becoming more organised and playing higher up the pitch, in a challenge to Henley’s fitness and speed. Oxford drew a goal back from a penalty corner, and while attacking chances proved harder to come by Henley kept composure and patience to close out the game with a 4-1 victory.