Clare College Sports

MATCH RESULT: (Cuppers Round of 16)
Clare I’s (3) vs Pembroke I’s (2)
MOTM: Callum Thomson

The magic of the cup was well and truly alive on Sunday as underdogs Clare surged to victory over a Pembroke side topping the division above.
It was a tight first half during which Clare had the lion’s share of the ball but struggled to create many clearcut chances, while a slick defence of James Adeosun, Matt Wright and Matt de Brett stifled any sign of danger
However, as the second half was drawing to a close, captain James Rodgers let loose a stunning drive from range which rocketed into the top corner to rapturous celebration from CCFC.
The lead was extended in the second half as the dominant midfield trio linked up, Ed Cooke sliding a delicate ball through to Man of the Match Callum Thompson to slot cooly past the salmon-clad Pembroke keeper.
Around the 70 minute mark, Pembroke started to get back into the game as they threw everything at Clare to get back into the game and eventually the pressure gave with a set piece setting the score at 2-1
The next 15 were a true test of Clare’s concentration, endurance and mental strength as they weathered a storm, putting their bodies on the line in an increasingly physical encounter. Finally, bursting forward as a yellow hive on another dangerous counter and Josh Korber Hoffman was able to finesse finish right into the bottom corner to kill off the game, after some excellent individual work from Arthur Seymour. Even another late consolation goal for Pembroke with one of the final kicks of the game couldn’t unnerve Clare, as they go marching on to Cuppers Glory.

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MATCH RESULT: (League Game)
Women's Football vs Fitzwilliam/Corpus Christi
Lost: 3-0
MOTM: Wen Yeh Lee

MATCH RESULT: (League Game)
Men's Football vs Darwin
Lost 2-0
MOTM: Morgan Phillips
Report: Clare frustratingly lost a close game to Darwin as they near the end of their season. The boys in yellow were missing a few key players, notably Ed Cooke , Arya Theivendram and Matt de Brett, but started well with a few dangerous moves and good movement up front from Amit Balter and Jayme Benson. A new formation - the narrow diamond championed by interim boss Matthew Wright - proved hard to adjust to and Clare switched back to a classic 4-3-3 midway through the first half, with James Rodgers leading the line. Jake Thomas struggled with injury in the middle of the park (its hard being a post-grad), but still pulled the strings and orchestrated some fine moves, as did Callum Thomson, who stood out as the best player on the pitch. Morgan Philips added to his growing list of top drawer performances with another stellar shift screening the defence.
The second half was also competitive, with Clare struggling to get into their rhythm and get their passing going. Darwin had a few close chances but Jake Ballin stood strong in goal and Keji Neri stood solid at the back. Unfortunately, following a Clare corner and a quick break from Darwin, the visitors went ahead with 10 minutes to play; player-manager Matthew Wright with the misfortune of his tackle playing the Darwin striker through on goal. Moments later, Clare equalised through Callum Thomson, only for the goal to be disallowed for offside after mass protests from the home side and fans.
As Clare pushed to get back into a game they deserved to draw, if not win, Darwin grabbed another on the counter.
Lots of positives to take for the boys in yellow, but also areas of improvement to take into Wednesday’s hotly anticipated clash with highflying Gonville and Caius.

MATCH RESULT: (League Game)
Women’s Netball vs Corpus Christi
Won: 15-14
WOTM: Helen Schofield

MATCH RESULT: (League Game)
Men's Football vs St John’s
Won: 4-1
Goal scorers: Matt Be Brett, Arya Theivendram (2), Amit Balter
MOTM: Matt De Brett for scoring at both ends
Report: huge win that guarantees us a spot in the top-half of the table come the end of the season

MATCH RESULT: (League Game)
Women’s Football vs Pembroke
Won: 2-0
Goal scorers: Phoebe Jarvis, Simran Johal
WOTM: Heather Cameron

MATCH RESULT: (League Game)
Men's Football vs Jesus
Lost: 2-1
Goal scorers: Conor Kearney
MOTM: Morgan Philips

Shoutout to University Water Polo players Hattie Cross (3 goals, POTM) and Ben Tinkler-Davies (3 goals, Captain) for representing Clare in this year’s Varsity Match

MATCH RESULT:
Mixed Lacrosse vs Selwyn
Won: 5-3
Goal Scorers: Jake Gilbey (2), Nick Wise (2), Tom Daly

MATCH RESULT
CCK (Men’s Rugby) vs Selwyn/Peterhouse
Won: 33-32
Report: dreamy result in preparation for Johns next week

MATCH RESULT: (League Game)
Men's Football vs Selwyn
Won: 9-0
Goal scorers: Ed Cooke (2), Jonah Zur, Ollie Lerway, Arya Theivendram (4), Keji Neri
MOTM: Ed Cooke for scoring a worldie
Report: promotion challenge is back on 😍😍😍