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Norwich beat High Wycombe 4-3

[<<] [>>] by Terrey Sparks at Newport, Essex
8th June 2003 (AC - Longman Cup)

Feargal Smith beat Bryan Judson +7
Terrey Sparks beat Giles Thornham +15
Neil Chalmers/Harry Bruford beat Geoff Youd/Chris Donovan +4

Terrey Sparks lost to Bryan Judson -16
Harry Bruford lost to Giles Thornham -16
Neil Chalmers lost to Chris Donovan - 3
Feargal Smith beat Geoff Youd +7

During the morning Norwich got off to a brisk start winning both their single games well within the time limits. The doubles however, proved to be a dour struggle with Norwich scrambling a win giving them a 3-0 lead at lunch. In the afternoon High Wycombe made a spirited recovery and with careful management of their bisques bought the scores level to 3-3. This lead to the last game which was finally balanced becoming the decider. Feargal Smith rose to the occasion and in a storming finish ended up the winner to give the game to Norwich.

All of the games finished with in the 3.5 Hrs time limits.



 

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