CHISLEHURST-based Croydon Lacrosse Club expected a tough game against Walcountian Blues Seconds, who currently sat top of East Division 1 league.

The first quarter saw Croydon take a 3-0 lead as they looked comfortable, winning the majority of their face-offs and both defending and attacking confidently.

At half-time the score was 5-2 as Croydon maintained their three-goal advantage.

Through the third and fourth quarters, Blues showed Croydon exactly why they were top of the league, equalising the scores at 8-8 with three minutes left to play.

With 30 seconds left on the clock, Blues intercepted the ball and scored with their final shot just before the final whistle blew.

Croydon play home matches at Old Elthamians Sports Club in Chislehurst.

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