posted Apr 14, 2019, 11:28 AM by Phil Morgan
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updated Apr 14, 2019, 11:44 AM
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Uni 1 v Ashfield 2 10/04/19
University 1 v Ashfield 2 (10 April 2019)
We knew that in our final League game of the season we had to earn a point more than Nomads, playing on the same night, to snatch the runner-up spot. We were helped by a board default, and also Neil and myself seized commanding early advantages. We didn't make the most of these. My opponent developed some threats, until I found the winning line, which had been in the position much earlier. David's draw assured us of at least a point. Neil had lost his dominant position, but spotted a tactic to claim a draw to win us the match.
On the way home, we learnt that Nomads had lost at Long Eaton , confirming our second place finish.
University 1 v Ashfield 2
1 |
Finn J |
(166) |
0.5 |
v |
0.5 |
Levens D |
(152) |
2 |
Gillespie D |
(157E) |
1 |
v |
0 |
Herrington J |
(157) |
3 |
Pincheira B |
(128) |
0.5 |
v |
0.5 |
Graham N |
(148) |
4 |
Dabner T |
(129) |
0 |
v |
1 |
Morgan P |
(147) |
5 |
Default |
(n/a) |
0 |
v |
1 |
Taylor R |
(139) |
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2 |
v |
3
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At Christmas we were mid-table on 50%. Since then we've been very consistent . In the second half of the season we've won four and drawn 3 games, losing only 7 individual boards. We finished the season with a board difference of +13, matching University, winners of the division. A2's promotion ensures the club retains its place in Division 1, which it has occupies since 1992-3.
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