Uphill battle to qualify

Umina Cricket Club has registered nine wins out of 10 matches played throughout January yet they still face an uphill battle to qualify for the semi-finals in most grades.

Umina Cricket Club vice-president Mr Warwick Egan said the first grade team threw away an excellent chance to move into the top six when beaten by Narara 164 to 95.

"By far the team's worst batting performance of the season, and with seven batsmen being bowled, it magnified the extent of the debacle," he said.

According to Mr Egan, first grade will now have to win all three of the remaining games to qualify.

"Two of these matches appear quite winnable, but the final match will be against competition leaders Wyong at Umina," he said.

"Second grade are on a roll and should qualify if they maintain momentum.

"The three lower grades have it all to do, with three wins a necessity," he said.

Media Release, 26 Jan 2011 Warwick Egan, Umina Cricket Club