COLCHESTER IV 1 HARWICH 2 East Hockey division six SE WITH just 15 minutes gone, Dan Sones, playing a fine game in the centre of midfield, was forced to leave the pitch with an injury.

Lee Rowland moved in from the wing to join the midfield, and Mark Hoy came on to take up a more attacking position.

The Harwich goals came from Shane Walker, who capped a splendid performance with a superb strike, and James Ford, who found the net following a well-worked short corner move.

Colchester scored a late consolation goal when Gordon Howe got his stick to a ball fired into the Harwich circle and the ball rocketed into the top corner of the Harwich net.

EAST BERGHOLT 2 HARWICH 2 SHA Women's Premier Division EAST Bergholt got off to a flying start with Sarah Legood giving them a 2-0 lead by half-time.

Harwich fought back in the second half and snatched a draw with goals from Rachel Joslin and Caz Greenall.