Chris Grabs Shield in Thriller with Marian

 
 
  Despite Chris taking two shots, in the first end, and three, in the fourth,
Marian would not let him get away and she countered with four single shot
wins, so that after six ends, Chris led 5-4.

  A shot to Chris saw him lead 6-4, only for Marian to take two shots -
to level the match, in the eighth, 6-6, going into the final end – an epic final.

  Nerves, then, got the better of both players, the final end being the least
impressive of the whole match, for grouping; but Chris’ three woods were all
 closer to the jack, for a 9-6 victory.

  SEMI FINAL

  Chris Powers into Final August 24th, 2009

  Norman has had better days on the green. Possibly, the humidity got the better of him, prompting him to thoughts of real ale, so that the day was not entirely lost as he and Chris, amidst much laughter, made plans for attending the next beer festival, 10-2 to Chris – the latter moving into the final, where he would play Marian.

  Marian's Magic Puts Her Into the Final  August 17th, 2009

  Marian played a most amazing tactical game, including sending the jack off rink, for two consecutive dead ends. How often will the contestants stand at 1-1, as they start the fifth end! Ian was leading 4-3, with two ends to play, but Marian, as in the previous round (against David), timed her comeback to perfection, with three shots over those two ends to take her through to the final, by 6-4.

  QUARTER FINALS

  Ian in Fine Form, Beats Trudy August 17th, 2009

  Ian was in Gravesham Cup form for his match, against Trudy> He took control, early on. After seven ends, he had built up a lead of 10-1 – at which point Trudy conceded and Ian moved into the semi-finals..

  True Grit Sees Chris Through Against Terry August 17th, 2009

  Chris led Terry 5-2 after five ends, but two ends later Terry had levelled the match at 5-5.. This is usually the signal for Terry to take control, but gritty single shot wins, over the last two ends, saw Chris move into the semi final by 7-5
1st Round

  1st Round Match

  Pete B Fights Back, but Loses in Last End August 17th, 2009

  In the sixth end, Chris was holding three shots, in a line - a foot behind the jack, when Peter B contrived to find the gap between the jack and Chris’ woods – an apparent geometric impossibility! Kissing either Chris’ woods or the jack would very likely have given Peter the end – as it was, the three shots enabled Chris to open up a comfortable 7-2 lead and Peter was in last chance saloon. He took a shot at each of the next two ends, forcing the match to a final end, but Chris was then able to close out the match, by 8-4.

  Marian Squeezes Past David in Mighty Fightback August 10th, 2009

  David moved into a 5-1 over Marian and at 7-3 with three ends to go he was in the driving seat. Marian then took two shots at each of the next two ends to level at 7-7 going into the last end –winner to take all. David held shot, only for Marian to run the jack and win 8-7.

  Norman Takes the Honours in Close Encounter With Bella August 10th, 2009

  Norman quickly took a three shot lead, but by the sixth end it was 4-4. Single shot wins by, each of the competitors, saw them stand on the final end tied, with Norman taking the end for a victory by 8-7.

   RBBG Shield Round 1
 
  Marian Puts Paid to Bill's Shield Hopes  August 3rd, 2009
 
  In this first round shield match Bill held the second and third woods on many occasions, but Marion consistently put in the wood that counted to win 8-1.

   David Overcomes Threat From Ann  July 20th, 2009

  Ann (Lake) and David traded blows to be level after 5 ends. Then David put in some very accurate groupings to gain 3 shots at the 6th and 2 at each of the next two ends to take the spoils 11-4.

  Impressive Scoreline as Bella Beats Doreen  July 20th, 2009

  A 9-1 win by Bella over Doreen does not tell the story. Doreen put up 2 maximum lengths, to start the game, and both ladies left woods close to the jack, but Bella carried it to win the second end and set the tone of the match.
 
  Lots of good woods delivered, but - in 4 of the seven ends played - Bella moved the jack by some distance; when she left it on its spot, Doreen had a go. Bella takes a big lead in the jack high competition!

  Norman Eases His Way Past Hans  July 20th, 2009

  With a total of 12 shots over the 8 ends played, it was clear that there was not a great deal in it, but Norman’s consistency saw him win 6 of those 8 ends to beat Hans 8-4

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