In a match as sizzling as the weather, Team Dry edged out Team Tanker 5–3 in a thrilling, end-to-end encounter.

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Played under the blazing sun on what felt like one of the hottest afternoons of the year, both sides brought the heat on the pitch too. The squads were a great blend of the shipping world, featuring players from Clarksons, Lightship, Oil Brokerage, Sea Pioneer, and SSY — all mixing it up in a spirited display of competition and camaraderie.

Team Tanker burst out of the blocks, making an early statement with a quick goal to go 1–0 up. But Team Dry soon found their rhythm, rallying in the second quarter to take a 3–1 lead thanks to sharp passing and clinical finishing.

Refusing to back down, Tanker fought back valiantly, levelling the match at 3–3 going into the final quarter. With everything to play for, both teams pushed hard, but it was Dry who found the extra gear, netting two late goals to seal a 5–3 victory.

Special mention goes to the referee, who had a brilliant game from start to finish — keeping things flowing and fun throughout (and provided the kit!)

A great game played in even better spirit, with a strong turnout, and despite the highest single daily rise in many years on dry physical and FFA preventing some from attending, plenty of laughs (and sunburns) were enjoyed all round. Until the next one — game on!