Andover 4 Trojans II 3.

Andover Men recorded their first win of the season last week and went into this week’s fixture with expectations on a high.

They knew Trojans reputation as a club and expected a hard physical game and they were not disappointed.

But it was Andover who kept their noses just ahead throughout and the visitors had to do all the chasing.

There was never any clear water between the teams through the whole game with play flowing from end to end and Andover did just enough to maintain their one goal lead.

There is still a long way to go in the season and Andover will have to consolidate on the start they have had and develop the younger players in the side so that they become both physically and mentally stronger for the long slog ahead of them.

There is a good mixture of old and young in the side to make the way forward for Andover this season.

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