College class sets up a crucial clash at the top

Friday 11th February 2011, 2:29PM GMT.

Casuals forward Rob Newton attempts an audacious reverse stick strike against Colombians at Foote’s Lane. (Picture by Tom Tardif, 1089456)

ELIZABETH COLLEGE served up a hockey masterclass last weekend and in doing so have set up a potentially season-defining match tomorrow.

Third-placed College won 5-0 against title challengers Independents, while front-runners Colombians recorded a 3-1 victory against Clubhouse Casuals.

The results mean Colombians have a 10-point lead at the top of the table, but Indies have a game in hand and the two sides meet this weekend with Colombians missing several key players.

An Indies win would set up a race to the finish line, but to put themselves in that position they will have to bounce back from a heavy defeat against the school side.