This was a good result for the men and their 58-shot advantage now gets carried forward to the second match. The men won on five rinks and lost on only one, which puts the ladies under pressure for the next match. The match was played in good spirits with everyone enjoying a lovely meal and a drink at the end. But it goes without saying that come the second game the ladies will be out for revenge. Scores: N Bashford, R Hobbs, J Greenfield, L Corne won 23-14; R Lincoln, N Waddock, R Friday, B Horsley lost 18-14; RV Pearson, J Newell, B Napper, JP Brown won 23-13; J Swannell, D Parker, A Bowler, T Sayers won 35-7; B Rebbeck, D Sayers, A Simmons, D Leach won 19-16; P Green, F Heil, J Pickard, B Talmage won 27-15. LAVANT Lavant Blue, at home to Bognor Goodwoods Silver, had a match of mixed fortunes. Jim Sharrod’s team made little headway, managing only single shots to escape stuck ends four times in the game. Tony Boxall’s team scored well throughout their game for a well-earned win. John Heasman’s team on the friendly mat scored well on many ends to take a good win. Scores: J Sharrod, S Meyer, M Winter, J Lee lost 25-9; T Boxall, B Wallsgrove, C Beardmore, J Conway won 27-21; J Heasman, B Copeland, K Fancy, P Sharrod won 45-16.