Match Report
Match Report - 09 Dec 2017, Hertfordshire County Short Mat Bowling Association ICC Rinks Competition beat Kent
Three of the four games were very closely contested with the result being decided by the last rink.
The Herts four of Adrianne West, John Taylor, Mary Chadd and Michael West were never behind, leading 5-0 and 8-6 but both times were pegged back. Their game finished tied at 8-8.
Pauline Taylor, Sam Salmon, Alan Hare and Bill Gearing were well in control of their game at 11-1 after seven ends. However, they dropped a 6 on the 8th end to open the door for Kent who took advantage, winning all remaining ends for a final score of 11-12.
Jeff Branch, Jill Oakes, Alan Spicer and Brian McGivern's game hinged on the 5th end when the Herts four scored a 7 count. Kent responded with a 4 to tie the scores at 10-10. From then on single shots were exchanged and the game finished 12-12.
Audrey Fowler, Robin Quarterman, Ken Murray and Brian Fowler led 3-2 after four ends. A scoring run of five ends including a 6 on the 6th end put them ahead 15-2 and gave the Hertfordshire squad an overall winning position. Kent scored on two of the last three ends but were countered by a 4 from Herts and the game ended 19-6.
Brian Fowler's big win ensured the 2 match points went to Hertfordshire.
Kent 38 - 50 Hertfordshire County Short Mat Bowling Association ICC Rinks Competition