Tom Fuller match Snodland v Sittingbourne

I was very nervous going in to the last match v Sittingbourne! It all seemed so straight forward. A win for top of the group and a home semi final. A draw for the same but joint top and an away tie. A 2.5 - 1.5 loss and still 2nd place courtesy of more game points to the WOK. So on arriving to a much weaker team than ourselves, the doubts crept in as to what a disaster it would be if we lost 3 - 1 for example. Anyway the scene is set and the battle commenced. David L on board 1 completely dominated his game and his opponent resigned in a hopeless position, 1- 0 Snodland. Pete was having a good game on board 3 and expressed afterwards that at one stage he really was itching to attack his opponent outright but was very aware of the need for 1.5 points. He played for the team (well done Pete) reigned in his aggressive approach and took a draw. 1.5 - 0.5, well done Snodland qualified. Richard on board 4 was having a very good game but could not quite hold it together, 1.5 - 1.5 with my game to finish. This left me in a wonderful position as the pressure was off, I was playing well and my opponent was 4 minutes away from his 35 moves with six moves to play. My position was much better and once play broke it was game over and he resigned. 2.5 - 1.5 and Snodland go top. Well done to all that played, see you in the semi finals. Report by Rob Thompson