Green Shield Report vs Randwick - Petersham

Green Shield match report ' Gordon vs. Randwick 4/1/2011

After winning the toss and electing to field, the Gordon team was confident that they would have a good day of cricket. Due to rain, the match would be reduced to 34 overs a side.

Gordon started well, taking a few early wickets, and saw the opposition struggling at 6-34. After only 34 overs, Gordon had bowled Randwick out for only 57. The pick of the bowlers were Tom Lee (3-13) and Suraj Laha (2-6).

(Corbin Edgar leads off the team after their win)

Gordon's fielding set the positive tone for the innings, with all catches held in the outfield. Although the pitch was damp and hard to bat on, the constant pressure from the bowling attack would have been a fierce attack anywhere

After the great start to the game, Gordon went into bat, knowing that Randwick would put up a fierce fight. The constant chat from a chirpy opposition didn't help the opening batsmen. This became apparent when Gordon also lost early wickets and were 4 down for only 13 runs. Reagan Klemt looked solid in the middle, but was bowled soon after. The match was becoming a close match, and a small partnership between Charlie Stobo (14) and Corbin Edgar (12*) gave the rest of the team confidence. Ben Leighton hit the winning boundary through square leg to pass the opposition's total 7 wickets down.

Well done to the whole team for what was a close and exciting match.

Charlie Stobo, Tom Lee and Corbin Edgar in action against Randwick Petersham 

Charlie Stobo

Tony Wilson additional comments: The author was too modest to comment on his major contribution with ball and bat. Charlie bowled 6.1 overs of accurate meds with a return of 2 wickets for 9 runs. He then joined Corbin Edgar at 6 down for only 37 runs and the side in big trouble. He stayed with Corbin for 31 minutes scoring 14 off 31 balls and took the score to a safer 47. Much credit must also go to Corbin Edgar, who was the rock they needed, coming in at 2 for 12 and staying for 72 minutes, to steer the side to victory on a difficult deck.

The Gordon side concluded the game with  a rousing rendition of the song. They now sit equal 7th, just one win out of the semis and face a vital match against Saints on Thursday at Killara.

Scores

Gordon 7 for 59 (Charlie Stobo 14, Corbin Edgar 12 not out, Regan Klemt 11) defeated Randwick Petersham 57 (Tom Lee 3 for 13, Charlie Stobo 2 for 9, Suraj Laha 2 for 6, Lachlan Borg 1 for 12)