Can Invicta maintain their impressive form and keep their winning streak alive?

After their impressive victory against top team Middlesbrough RHC last weekend, RHC Invicta faced off against Manchester RHC in their first of two games this weekend. Manchester currently sits in second place in PL2, so Invicta knew they were in for a tough match. The game started off well, with both teams going at it, but it was Manchester who took the lead through I. Servent. However, Invicta quickly responded, with C. Botting finding the back of the net to level the score.

The game settled down as both teams found their rhythm, and with just 8 minutes left in the first half, D. Gordon struck for Manchester, putting them ahead once again. But Invicta didn't let this faze them, and they sent on Sheppard, who quickly made an impact with a stunning goal in the top corner, making it 2-2. Just a minute later, Invicta took the lead before the break through D. Butcher, making it 3-2 at halftime.

The second half began, and within just three minutes, Invicta struck again with Butcher's second goal of the game. The pace of the game continued to be quick on the tight rink, and Manchester managed to strike back with a goal from M. Carter. However, Invicta responded almost immediately with another stunning goal, this time from L. Greenwood, who sprinted down the barrier, cut in, and smashed it into the top corner.

With just two minutes left in the game, Manchester was awarded a penalty, but Invicta's goalkeeper, J. Thomas, who had been in fine form all game, made a double save to keep his team ahead. Manchester did manage to score one more goal, with I. Durwert-Black finding the back of the net, but it wasn't enough, and Invicta walked away with all three points.

The referees for the game were A. Kneeshaw and P. Williams. Overall, it was an exciting and hard-fought match, with both teams putting in a solid effort until the final whistle. Invicta will now look to carry this momentum forward as they prepare for their next game.

Invicta took to the rink for their second game after a 7-hour wait between games, facing off against local rivals Herne Bay. The game started quickly, with Herne Bay pressing early and scoring two goals within eight minutes through H. Hudson, leaving Invicta shocked and scrambling to respond. Four minutes later, D. Butcher got a goal for Invicta, but Herne Bay struck again with Hudson completing his hat-trick and making it 3-1 to the Bay.

Invicta had to dig deep and with 8 minutes left of the half, Butcher got his second from the penalty spot. Invicta was slowly gaining control of the game and with 36 seconds left, Invicta captain Martindale fired one home to make it 3-3 at half time.

Both teams came out at full throttle in the second half, but the game became very scrappy. J. Peters struck for Invicta to take the lead, but 2 minutes later, Herne Bay equalized through J. Rawlinson. With both teams chasing the game, Herne Bay struck again with 2 minutes left on the clock. However, there was one last opportunity for Butcher, who took it and leveled the score with 1 minute to go, completing his hat-trick and making it 5-5.

Herne Bay had accumulated 9 team fouls while Invicta had 4. J. Rawlinson took a blue in the second half. The game ended 5-5, with both teams sharing the points. Referees K. Wilson and N. Davis officiated the game.