A match against Portsmouth was the next chapter of the 2nd team’s journey through the Hampshire league. Buoyed by a good showing against the 1st team a couple of weeks ago, confidence was high going into the game. The first quarter saw both teams start well. Being evenly matched, both teams had opportunities when attacking, but good defence ensured the score at the end of … Continue reading Men’s 2nd vs Portsmouth 19/02/2012
The next fixture in Hampshire league, after the game against Basingstoke, was against the team of Andover. This was an away game, in a warm and greenish coloured pool… you can imagine what was in great concentration in the pool (hint: There was an ad saying “Children’s pool parties organised”)! The first quarter was easily the worst quarter our team has ever played with every … Continue reading Men’s 1st vs Andover 13/02/2012
The second team boys’ first Hampshire League match of the year was away at Basingstoke against their B team. A full team of 13 players travelled to the match. The starting seven made a fantastic start to the match, scoring within 20 seconds. For much of the first quarter, our team’s superior passing and arc-work enabled us to hold the upper hand both in attack … Continue reading Men’s 2nd vs Basingstoke B 05/02/2012
Hampshire league continued for the men’s 1st team, with a game against Basingstoke. Basingstoke’s team arrived with only 9 players, suggesting they were in for a difficult game, as Soton had a full squad of 13. The first half of the game was the most challenging for Southampton, as the opposition had some strength to confront our players. However, even then, the Soton lads managed … Continue reading Men’s 1st vs Basingstoke 05/02/2012
The last game of the Men’s 1st team season in 2011 took place in Bournemouth, as part of the Hampshire league. Due to many players missing, having either gone home early or suffered illnesses, we only managed to send a team of 9. The first quarter of the game was balanced; good defence from our side led to us conceding only one goal, whilst in attack our … Continue reading Men’s 1st vs Bournemouth 13/12/2011
Southampton University Water Polo Club 