Tuesday, 10 May 2011

Preview: We Hate Ben vs. Obi Wan Kenobi Nil

We Hate Ben take on Obi Wan Kenobi Nil in their final league match of the season, with the play-off picture and wooden spoon already confirmed. The match doesn't have much riding on it for We Hate Ben, but Obi Wan can in theory make second and the chance to play in the Champions Cup play-offs. If not then they can finish in either the Plate or Shield semi-finals. A heavy WHB loss and bad results elsewhere could see them drop to seventh and into the Wooden Spoon, but that is highly unlikely. The chances are no matter what the result WHB will finish in the Consolation Cup.

WHB can hope to recall several players to the side after narrowly missing out the Super League winners Sexual Harassment Pandas 2-1 in their last game. Nathan Leach is likely to return in goal, captain Chris Webster to the defence, Ryan Muir may return to midfield and top goalscorer Jay Walker up front. Ian Hanmore-Farrugia and Stuart Fleming are still definitely out, while others may return to the squad.

Opposition: Obi Wan Kenobi Nil

Competition: Super League

Venue: Blaendolau (12PM KO)

Stats/Form:

WHB are fifth despite losing 2-1 to Pandas in their last game. Obi Wan are currently third following two wins on the bounce against Inter Yournan (3-1) and Naked Wednesday Afallon Unathletic Club (6-2). WHB could finish between fifth and seventh with a loss, while Obi Wan can finish between second and fourth. The two teams have not met competitively before, despite being two of the longest running sides. The game will be tough and Obi Wan will be favourites.

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