The first game of the new year was a tense affair at a cold Denmead's King George V ground. East Lodge Hurricanes started off strongly and created a number of good chances but without finding the back of the net. Good saves, shots flashing wide and the final touch just being missed meant that at half time we were one nil in the lead. This was due to Sam finishing of a good move started by Spenser's strength in a 50;50 tussle. The second half continued with a strong team display from East Lodge with some good flowing football. However it was only with a Chad goal mid way through the second half that we could relax. Up until that point a well organised and hard working Denmead team didn't give up and had a number of half chances to tie the scores. Ash kept a clean sheet with a great save in the last five minutes from a Denmead free kick. Ronnie was man of the match for a great display. With three games remaining East Lodge have moved up to second in the table.