Southampton University 0 Petersfield 2: PETERSFIELD travelled to Southampton University looking for a victory to close the gap on the teams above in the table.

Southampton University began well, pressurising the Petersfield side. The visitors made some early mistakes, but they managed to keep their clean sheet intact.

The home side had the majority of the possession in the first half, but Petersfield held a firm wall across the pitch and defended their zones with confidence while breaking into dangerous counter attacks once possession was gained.

Petersfield came close to scoring with a penalty corner after J Atkinson’s sweep was saved on the line. The visitors continued to create opportunities and took the lead with a goal from midfielder Terry.

Petersfield led 1-0 at half time and the visitors defended well as a team early in the second half.

Southampton University won a handful of penalty corners but were unable to make any of them count.

Petersfield stepped up the pressure with a high press, forcing mistakes from the home side, and the visitors doubled their advantage when J Atkinson scored.