The journey is not over for the teams that finished third and fourth in their groups, as they have been given the opportunity to compete in the College Plate.
With nine goals scored and nine conceded, it appears Wentworth’s attack is just as good (or as bad) as their defence. Tom Redhead has stood out for them, his two goals in four games from midfield being invaluable in their progression.
In contrast, Vanbrugh’s numbers are rather less spectacular with their stingy defence only conceding an average of one goal per game. With no one to rely on to score, they have had to count upon players from every position to chip in with goals. If they want to advance, one of their strikers is going to have to step up. A lot of responsibility may have to fall on the shoulders of star man Adam Lewis.
Having shipped four times as many goals as they’ve scored, Derwent 3rds are underdogs in their match up against Vanbrugh 3rds on Thursday. Though not exactly free scoring themselves, Vanbrugh have managed to keep things tight at the back, letting in less than a goal a game.
For Derwent, Joe Eyles is going to have to continue his good goalscoring form from the group stage to ensure his team’s progression. Vision’s tip is for a Vanbrugh victory in a close encounter.
The match on Friday between Langwith 1sts and James 2nds promises to be the most entertaining of the lot. Langwith have the pride of their college to fight for, as they are the only remaining team from their college in the competition, whilst James 2nds will be aiming for the same glory that their impressive first team has achieved.
Both are strong sides who will fancy their chances of reaching the final. Vision predicts Langwith to prevail in a thriller, and the winner to go on to lift the plate.