Mitcham close to National League title
 Mitcham
Korfball Club took a big step towards defending their National
League Premier Division title, winning their crucial showdown
16-15 against Kwiek.
Mitcham, who had been level on points with Kent team Kwiek
at the top of the league going into the match, secured a three-goal
lead by half-time, with Steve Green having scored five times
in open play. In the second half, Mitcham, despite retaining
their lead, then conceded four penalties to let Kwiek back
into the match. With less that 90 seconds remaining Kwiek
scored again to take their deficit to within one goal. However,
after three further Kwiek shots, a crucial interception from
Carly Holness meant that Mitcham could see out the last few
seconds and win the match.
The result means that Mitcham now only have to defeat mid-table
Invicta Sharks to retain the league title.
Kwiek drop to third place in the table, being overtaken by
London side Trojans who defeated Nottingham 16-9, although
both the second and third-placed teams will earn a place in
the Europa Shield competition. The two teams play each other
in the final match of the season.
In Division 1, Croydon sealed the title and promotion back
to the top flight after a one-year absence, following a 18-14
win over Cambridge City. North Downs dropped a point in their
14-14 draw away to Cambridge Tigers, which gives the advantage
back to Norwich Knights in the race for second place and a
promotion/relegation playoff, with only one round of games
remaining. However, the Knights have a tough final match away
to Croydon.
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