Cambridge Nomads pay price for not converting opportunities during loss to Cambridge University

Cambridge Nomads were made to pay for not taking their chances during Saturday’s 2-1 loss to Cambridge University II in the East Men’s League Division 1 North.

Nomads dominated large parts of the contest and forced plenty of penalty corners, but all they had to show for it was Martin Hamon’s late strike.

And by that point they were already two goals down, with the students having scored with their only two efforts on target.

In the East Men’s League Division 3 North West, Cambridge Nomads II were also unable to make full use of their opportunities during a 1-1 draw with Kettering II.

Visiting Kettering took the lead against the run of play and would end up finishing the game with just 10 players.

However, despite carving out numerous chances – one of which Paul Matthews converted – Nomads had to settle for a draw.

There was no such issues for Cambridge Nomads III in the East Men’s League Division 4 North West as they hammered Bourne Deeping III 8-0.

Stand-in captain Zinny Longson led the way with a hat-trick alongside further goals from Angus Gowland (2), Arthur Meadows, Garth Hanlon and Rick Mort.

As for Cambridge Nomads IV, they played out a 0-0 draw at Bourne Deeping IV in the East Men’s League Division 5 North West.

Meanwhile, Flip Toley’s goal proved to be a consolation as Cambridge Nomads lost 3-1 to Bourne Deeping in the East Women’s League Division 2 North West.

There was brighter news from Cambridge Nomads II though as they won 6-0 at St Neots IV in the East Women’s League Division 4 North West.

Aramea Rigby-Dames, Erica Hilbery, Ellie Martin and Lauren Brown were among the goalscorers.