Matches

Ashfield 3  -  1      Ashfield 2  -  4

Alan Morrey   0     Steve Burke          1

Trevor Lewis   0     Phil Morgan         1

Ray Sayer          1      Alan Robinson   0

Pete Clarke       0      Stan Cranmer      1

Ric Dawson      0       Neil Graham        1

Report:-      Ashfield 2 defeated the thirds in the season’s opener.  The match was closer than the score might suggest; after an early loss on Board Four, the thirds looked to be in with a chance on all the remaining boards.  However only Ray Sayer was able to win; Trevor Lewis lost on time with just one move to make in an even position.  According to a reliable source at Gambit, the two Ashfield teams are favourites for relegation – early indications are that it will be a tough year for both sides; especially newly promoted Ashfield 3.