After the first weekend of play in the GB Super League, Wessex Leopards and Pennine Pumas have emerged as the leaders in the men’s tournament.
Playing at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, Wessex Leopards won their opening match on Saturday by beating Highland Janguars 4-1, goals coming from Leopards’ James Tindall, Matt Daly (2) and Glenn Kirkham. The Jaguars scorer was Cammy Fraser. Daly and Tindall were on the scoresheet again today when they put four passed Caledonian Cougars for no reply, the other scorers being Will Naylor and James Kellock.
Wessex Leopards are separated from Pennine Pumas on goals scored. The Pumas recovered after twice being behind to Caledonian Cougars in their match yesterday, but finally won the game 4-2. Pumas scorers were Mark Cleghorne, Richard Lane, Simon Egerton and Richard Mantell. The scorers for the Pumas were Wel Adams and Christopher Nelson. The Pumas went on to win a high scoring game against Celtic Panthers today, with Martin Jones, Mark Cleghorne, Adam Dixon and Richard Mantell (3) scoring in their 6-1 win. Rick Gay was Panthers scorer.
Wessex Leopards and Pennine Pumas are each on 6 points with a goal difference of +7. Pumas have scored 10 goals as opposed to Leopards 8.
In the women’s league only Pennine Pumas remain unbeaten. Hannah Macleod and Susie Gilbert found the net in the 2-0 win over Saxon Tigers yesterday, and they followed this up with a 6-0 win over Caledonian Cougars today. The scorers were Hannah Macleod (2), Kerry Williams (2), Laura Unsworth and Jo Ellis.
