Oxfordshire Korfball Association

Isis 2 started as clear underdogs against Basingstoke 1 who have only lost two matches this season in their OKA matches. Basingstoke were missing several of their regular first team, and Isis 2 were missing Dom, Nick, and Lesley. It was a low scoring first half, with determined defending from Isis stopping Basingstoke from using their good long shots as much as usual. Despite this Vlad was able to score two excellent shots from distance. However, with Justin's long shot becoming a regular feature, and a cheeky turn and shoot from Martin, Isis were ahead 5 - 4 at half time. The second half saw Basingstoke improving their shooting and they quickly drew level and then ahead. However, Isis were also improving and with several long shots drew level with 5 minutes to go. No further goals meant 5 minutes of golden goal in a repeat of the OKA cup final. After a few nervy minutes, with several Basinsgtoke shots almost going in, Isis were awarded a penalty, but missed! It seemed penalties were going to decide the game, but an excellent longshot by Latoya Flewellen meant Isis 2 had won the OKA Plate!!

The OKA AGM will be held from 2pm on Sunday June 10th.

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Oxford Uni have beaten Reading by the narrowest of margins. Uni quickly gained a commanding 4 - 0 lead through several long shots. Reading were clearly shocked and went into half time 5 - 1 down.

However the second half was much more finely balanced with Reading finally sinking their long shots. With about 12 minutes left Reading pulled ahead for the first time in the game. Uni drew level and then both teams traded goals til the end of normal time and a score of 8 - 8.

After a short break there was a nervy 5 minutes of golden goal. Uni thought they'd won as a running in shot was about to go in, but some excellent switching by Reading meant it had been defended.

No goals during extra time meant 5 penalties each. Reading missed their first and Uni their second making it 10 - 10. Uni scored their fourth penalty and Reading missed. With Uni scoring their 5th penalty it was all over and Uni take the cup. An excellent and finely matched cup final where either team could have won. Uni missed at least three penalties during normal time and Reading only really got going in the second half.

Graham Box has agreed to run a classroom based session called “Improving your team - from match analysis to planning training sessions”.  This session is intended mainly for all current and potential coaches but all the players are welcome.  He will be using a video taken at the last OKA regional league game.  This course will be held in Oxford on 26th May (Saturday) from 10.30am onwards and the entry is free.  Places are limited, to register e-mail Martin ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

Both OKA cup semi-finals were played at the weekend.

In the first semi, Reading 1 took on Abingdon 2. Apparently a pretty comprehisive win for Reading in the end.

The second semi was Isis 1 v Uni 1, with Isis 1 favourites to progress to the final given current league standings. However, with Isis fielding a weakend first team, and Uni 1 on form and improving very rapidly over the season, it was going to be an interesting game matching Uni's speed against Isis's experience.

Uni very quickly pulled into a 4 - 0 lead with two goals from Ben Allen, then 5 - 1, and by half time it was 6 - 2 to Uni. Isis were shooting much more than Uni, but the accuracy wasn't good enough, and without strong collects their attacks were short lived. Uni made much better use of short range shorts from close to the post, along with several penalties and running in shots.

Isis made three changes around half time, but these didn't change the flow of the game, with Uni continuing to score regularly, and the match ended 9 - 4 to Uni.

The OKA cup final next weekend will therefore be played by Reading 1 and University 1. Good luck to both teams.

Extended highlights of the recent Division 1 clash between Oxford City 1 and Basingstoke Bulls 1 are now available at www.basingstokekorfball.co.uk

This coming weekend will see both OKA RL team and Basingstoke Bulls play their last matches of the season in the Oxfordshire, South-West and West Regional League.  OKA RL team will host Bristol City who are equal on points with another title contender, Cardiff Cyclones.  Bristol City will try not to only win but also get the best goal difference they can get.  The Oxforshire team has a strong squad as well and it's going to be a great match to watch - it starts at 3pm on Sunday at Cheney School.  Basingstoke Bulls will be hosted by Cardiff Cyclones who will have the same aim as Bristol City. 

OKA RL team have achieved third place in this league while Basingstoke Bulls are at least fifth with a chance of finishing fourth.

UPDATE:  OKA RL team lost 15:18 in a close battle in which nine OKA players ended up on the score sheet.  Basingstoke Bulls have defaulted their last game due to lack of players.  The regional league season is now at the end, OKA RL team finished third and Basingstoke Bulls fifth.  Well done everyone!