Caledonian Cougars, ostensibly the Scottish National team, defeated the English side Pennine Pumas 4-3 to maintain a two point lead at the half way stage of the men’s Great Britain Super League when the new event resumed at Swansea. They twice led by three goals but so nearly lost their 100 per cent record.
Niall Stott opened the scoring just before half-time and Mark Ralph (2) and Kenny Bain added further goals for the Scots. Back came Pumas with goals by Ali Brogdon, Richard Smith and Adam Dixon (penalty) but a late chance to equalise went begging.
Cougars’ nearest rivals, the English sides, Wessex Leopards and Saxon Tigers, both won. Leopards were far too strong for the Scottish second string, Highland Jaguars winning 10-0. England’s Martin Jones who should win his 100th international cap against Germany next week, was well worth his three goals.
Goal of the day was scored in the women’s event, by Ashleigh Ball for Pennine Pumas who drew 1-1 with Caledonian Cougars.
