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Casualties vs Nottingham University (Home)
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Set scores
(casualties 1st)
13-25
25-20
-25
25-
16-14
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Casualties were tense from the start, and trying not to
sustain any injuries that might ruin their impending ski trip.
Belinda was particularly worried as her other half told her not to bother
coming home if she didn't win!
Nottingham University thought they could fool Casualties into believing
they were a rubbish team by turning up without a strip and a dubious
selection of footwear. ...But after the first few points it was clear that
they didn't need to look good to actually be good. Ironically,
Casualties looked fantastic in their immaculate kit, which helped to
disguise their lack of talent. Nottingham Uni destroyed Casualties
with their big hits, taking the first set 13-25.
The Uni relaxed in the second set and Casualties cheekily whipped the
set from under their noses. Casualties tidied up their game and drew level
1 set all. |
Team:
Belinda, Jess, Neil, Steve, Mick, Gudrun, Chaz, Sam, Mantis |
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The 3rd set began well, until Neil broke FIVB rule 34.5c(i) "players
must not dribble on court due to the other team's sexy mascot".
Having fallen in love just 2 minutes before, he lost his concentration and
spent the rest of the set hitting the ball into the net in a particularly
gay way. It didn't help that he also got frustrated by the team not knowing
where they should be. "Errr, guys, we're
RECEIVING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!". The university took the set and expected
to soon be back in Lenton stealing traffic cones.
However, Casualties had other plans. They put on their strongest team
and everyone promised not to play shite. The power of insania was
resurrected and the threat of 'no skiing for losers' helped focus their
minds and level the score at 2-2. Neil finally got one of his hits in
court and moisture was everywhere. Even on Sam's hands...
This meant a (now mandatory) 5th and deciding set The university
went ahead to 7-12 and excitement reached fever pitch. However, as usual, Casualties
had yet another rabbit ready to be pulled out of the bag. They finally found
their setting and hitting form and (despite Sam's serving!) stood the
pressure, taking the gripping final point to win 16-14. The crowd had
kittens. |
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As always, Casualties thank their sponsors.
The Nottingham
University clap clinic
Because they spend their
training sessions clapping
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