Somerville record ended by spirited St. Peter's
25th November 2008 17:19 | by Thomas LangridgeSomerville College 1st 1-1 St Peter's College 1st
St. Peter's brought Somerville's 100% start to the season to an end with a spirited away performance. Peter's started the better in difficult conditions and captain Tom Langridge put the visitors deservedly ahead on the half hour, heading in at the back post from a Philipp Peter's inswinger. The away side were up against it in the second half with influential midfielder Guy Watmore suffering from tonsilitus and no substitutes available. The virus-stricken mancunian played on and his second half performance opitomised the spirit and determination shown throughout by the team in yellow. Battling against the wind in the second half St. Peter's were under the cosh for long periods but defended manfully, with Smith and Tomlins solid at the back throughout. On the rare occasions they were caught out, 'keeper Joe Ogborn kept the home side at bay with a string of fine saves. They could have doubled their lead and effectively settled the contest 10 minutes from time when Philipp Peter's ran onto a flick-on from the tireless Daniel Stone, but having having rounded the 'keeper he shot wide running off balance and away from goal. Peter's were cruelly denied all three points when Somerville equalised from a superb deep cross 3 minutes from time. There was still time for a half-chance at either end before the referee called time on an absorbing encounter. The late equaliser preserves Someville's unbeaten record in the league and maintains their position as favourites for promotion. Having pushed a strong Somerville side all the way despite key absentees, St. Peter's will go into Friday's home clash with Univ full of confidence.
