Friday, November 06, 2009

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The Phoenix were at home this week playing against the British Flag, a team we have met on several occasions with fluctuating results. It was therefore with some trepidation that the Phoenix took their places with the Tavern's excellent ale and cider. However, the questions suited the Phoenix and by the end of the specialist rounds they had edged ahead with a lead of 51 to 35. With confidence bolstered the General Knowledge rounds were tackled with more of the Tavern's refreshments and the lead was increased with a score of 93 to 80.
The questions we felt were balanced and the specialist in particular unusual; the Phoenix played a very disciplined game keeping all the questions “on the table” and allowing the Flag little chance to pick up pass-overs.
Bob and Wendy set a fine example while Nick and Tomo played a strong rearguard defence, individual scores being Bob 18/21, Wendy 9/21, Nick 3/18 and Tomo 3/18; conferred points were 12/9 and passovers 6/6. That the Flag only picked up 7/5 passovers is testament to the fine team play of the Phoenix
A most enjoyable game rounded off with a fine selection of sandwiches.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

I don't want to be picky, but in that week I scored 42! As this is my best for years and years, I thought I'd mention it (It's on the result sheet!)

Thanks for splendid work on the blog, by the way - I always look at it, even though I don't know the teams involved all that well - so it must be great for those who do!
Liz Horrocks

Nick said...

Liz is quite right - have amended the comments. Grovelling apologies Liz - and many thanks for your appreciative comments.