There was not much to choose yesterday between the Porpoises and Area Det The Porpoises were sughly unlucky not to win for they controlled more of the game than did their opponents but their shots were not as accurate as they might have been. In the first half, the Details took advantage of the deep end in their attack and when half time arrived they had a lead of 1-0. Ir the second half, the Porpoises stuck back with a vengeance and took. a lead of 2-1 but they were unable to hold the advantage in the face of a determined assault by the soldiers.
In the opening minutes the ball was kept near the centre of pool until Logan took a pair of shots both of which were wide. The Porpoises' keeper, Brandt, then did well to save a hard shot from Evans. Shortly he-fore the half was completed, Jelly made a magnificent shot which travelled about fifteen yards and slipped through the goalie's fingers to give the soldiers a lead,
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