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A FIVE-SET thriller saw NashCopy Red triumph over Savills to break their unbeaten run in the OSA Recruitment Women’s League. Missing setter Kat Burgess, NashCopy brought in Karen Archenoul from their second team and they started well, dominating the first set. Savills could not get started and Nash took it 25-20.

A stunned Savills quickly replied, with Ann Saunders playing particularly well. The rallies were well fought, although Savills held on to win the second set 25-18.

Both teams fielded less-experienced players - Martine Bougourd for NashCopy and Claire Green for Savills - but they applied themselves well, displaying great shots throughout the match.

With renewed confidence, Savills took the third set, but a dogged NashCopy team picked up their game in the fourth to stage a marvellous comeback.

Julia Webber was impressive throughout, working tirelessly through the middle, and with the addition of Carla Martel, NashCopy fielded a more experienced six and used it to their advantage.

At 24-21 it looked as if Savills would finish the match. However, solid serving by Sarah Biggins under immense pressure levelled the score.

From there the teams went point for point until Savills thought they had won the match, only to be called for a double touch.

NashCopy capitalised and won 30-28 in a gruelling 27-minute set to force a decider.

The final set was disappointing for Savills, as NashCopy raced into an early lead.

At the change of ends they were 8-3 up with Martel at the service line and she held out to close the match.

Alternative Solutions Limited 2 were without three main players when they met NRGI, but still managed a well deserved win.

The diminutive Sonia Hewitt took on the role of

captain, leading the team by example, playing her shots at the net thoughtfully and making the opposition scramble for the ball.

New to the squad Kristin Meyer played her first full game of the season, deservedly being named the player of the match.

Setters Sharon Jones and Vi Alcoba worked well together. Jones made some excellent back-court volleys to catch out NRGI and Alcoba excelled around the court, always quick to cover her teammates.

ASL2 served consistently, putting pressure on NRGI’s back court.

When NRGI managed to return the ball, it was short lived as ASL 2 dominated the net, often finishing the rally with a block.