Well the weather held off and the game went ahead on Sunday morning much to the surprise of the Management Team who had told each other repeatedly all week that it would be off due to the amount of rain that we had already had!
Now we already knew that this would be a tough game, a potential banana skin in our quest for a top three finish, after the pre-season friendly that we had with Zeus where we lost 8-3 after being 2-1 up at half time.
They did not disappoint taking the lead after about 20 minutes when the Ref gave a free kick 5 yards outside the area for what could only be described as the opposition loosing possession - a decision that neither side appeared to believe but Zeus didn't let that bother them. 
Catholic duly responded after raising the tempo of the game and then deservedly went ahead after 20 minutes of superb play. Disappointingly, Zeus equalised shortly before half time to make the score at the break 2-2.
Right - Paul & Dave relax whilst the others get on with it
The younger half of the Management Team rightly pointed out that 'it wasn't pretty, it wasn't good but we were drawing' and had been the better team for large patches of the first half. It must be said, the author included, that a fair 
amount of criticism and arguing had been apparent during the first and had to stop. We were also party to, but not surprised at, a brief outburst from Mike the keeper who received a final warning from the Ref. When torretts finally took over he earnt his and the squad's first yellow card of the season.
Left - A happy Warren who scored
Changes were made at the start of the 2nd half, most notably with the introduction of an R.Tit at left back. The first 10 minutes or so were fairly cautious but then the flowing style and raised tempo saw the floodgates open. 
Liam Coen scored a goal that can only be described as 'One out of the Cantona archives' - the keeper was beat from 25 yards out and it was in as it left Liam's boot. With at least 2 howlers from the Zeus keeper Catholic found themselves 7-2 only for the big 10 to get his hatrick to make it 7-3 at the close.
Right - Liam and the big 10 who produced 5 goals between the two of them.
A very well fought battle but our hats to go off to Zeus who not only put up a good competitive fight but who are also a great bunch of blokes to play against - and have a beer with after.
So it was back to the changing rooms for a quick shower and then to the bar where Lee harped on about his towel being used whilst he was in the shower - don't know who would possibly have done that!!
Left - A brief moment of reflection
Anyway, I can't remember the order of the scoring but the scorers are as follows
| Scorer | Goals |
| Lol Blainey | 1 |
| Liam Coen | 2 |
| Lee Lomas | 2 |
| Warren O'Neil | 1 |
| Mark Hubbard | 1 |
Lol wanted it minuted that his goal, single handedly crafted, was the result of a 70 yard run, rounding three mid-fielders, two defenders and finally the keeper. It was a low harsh bullet to the bottom left hand corner of the net. I am sure that are a beer or two he will tell you all the truth.
Anyway, well done everyone - next game at home - Victory Sports Ground against Zeus again, Sunday 27th Jan 10:30 Kick off