I interviewed Matthew Best to obtain the following report from last night's exciting match Shrewsbury Juniors v Oswestry:
Shrewsbury juniors have been on form recently, and took two more points against top of the table Oswestry B. After a loss on board 4 for Johnathan Newey, a win on board 5 for Matthew Best over Euan Stevenson levelled the scores. Stephen Tulett and Shrewsbury’s Henry Graham drew their game despite the junior being outgraded. A hard-fought win on board 2 for Chris Lovejoy over Richard Farrall gave the juniors the upper hand, 2½-1½. On board three, Oswestry’s Alf Evans rebuffed the dangerous-looking attacks from Francis Rooney emerging a piece up in what appeared to be a winning ending. However, with the Oswestry man having a mere 2½ minutes left, Francis Rooney offered the draw, and Alf Evans accepted. After the game, people at the Shrewsbury club were reflecting on what a growing threat the youngsters are. Having lost only one game so far this season against title favourites Coddon B (3-2), they have drawn two games which were possible wins, and beaten rivals Newport Juniors.
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