Following their successful double-header last weekend, the Blues played hosts to bottom-of-the-league Wisbech Town. Unbeaten in recent weeks, and boosted by the return of vice captain, Dave Bell, the Blues were looking to deliver a professional performance to build on the momentum gained in recent weeks.

Cambridge seized control of the game from the start, and it was the Light Blues that created the first scoring chance with good link-up play down the left-hand side, calling the Wisbech keeper into action early on. The Blues continued to dictate the pace of the match, and only their carelessness in the final quarter of the pitch prevented them from breaking the deadlock earlier. The first goal came just before halftime; finding himself with his back to goal on the opposition penalty spot, Parkes dispatched a firm reverse-stick strike into the bottom corner. The Blues continued to apply pressure, and having conceded six goals in the last two games, it was important to ensure that there were no defensive lapses in concentration.

The second half started much as the first had ended with the Blues dominating possession, the impenetrable Dave Saunders in imperious form at the heart of the Cambridge defence. When Cambridge’s dominance was rewarded with a short corner it was Saunders who converted, effectively wrapping up the game. Minutes before time, some slick passing through the Cambridge midfield gave Parkes the opportunity to drive into the Wisbech circle from the right-hand side and find Quarshie at the back post for a third goal.

The team will be pleased with result, which leaves them in second place in the league, as the preparation for the Varsity Match on 2nd March begins to step up.

After the game, captain Jackson expressed his pleasure at the team’s current form. ‘It was a composed performance and means we have now won three games in a row.’ The Blues have a busy week ahead: a friendly scheduled in the lair of Midlands-based hockey giants, Cannock, before Crostyx at the weekend.