Wythenshawe CSC vs Fusion Sports

Match Information

Wythenshawe CSC 3–4 Fusion Sports

Fusion Sports grabbed their first win of the season in a close one away at Wythenshawe CSC, edging it 4–3 in the singles after first getting the night off to a perfect start by winning the gallon 2–0.

In Game 1, Anthony Hadfield put Fusion ahead early doors, seeing off Ray Pattison 2–0 to get his side off and running. Game 2 saw Rhys Barnes double the lead, battling to a 2–1 victory over Paul Brankin, who at least had the consolation of hitting the only 180 of the night.

David Peploe clawed one back for Wythenshawe CSC with a 2–0 win over Matthew Barnes in Game 3, but Andrew Mills immediately restored the two-game cushion for Fusion by beating Tim Dibben 2–0 in Game 4.

Game 5 brought another twist as Shane Lowe struck back for Wythenshawe CSC with a 2–0 win, closing the gap to 3–2 overall. However, Stephen Barnes clinched the match for Fusion in Game 6, winning 2–1 against Dave Massey and securing the all-important fourth point.

Connor McCorkell gave the home fans something to cheer in the last game, taking a 2–0 win over Daniel Long to narrow the final singles score to 4–3 — but it was Fusion who had already done enough to take the victory.