Coventry Evening Telegraph, 20th November 1978
| RIGA had a lean time in Bristol against two very different
volleyball opponents. Against Bristol Polytechnic, the Coventry side struggled
to find form, allowing Bristol to gradually take control of the game. England
player Turner star for Bristol who won 15-11, 15-8, 15-3. Having been well thrashed by an ordinary-looking side. Riga knew their game had to improve to take on K.O. Cup winners Speedwell. Riga started well, taking the first six points without reply, but found it hard holding Speedwell , as they gained their rhythm to take the set 15-7.
Speedwell's powerful play continued through England stars Ashman and
Pincot. Riga looked like a side close to defeat as they fell 15-4 in the second
set, but their attack was transformed in the next set to take a 15-13 decision. |
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