Neston started strongly and commanded play from the start. Tring were struggling to come to terms with the slow Neston pitch, seeing numerous passes getting intercepted. Neston scored twice in the 1st half, once from open play and once from a short corner.  Tring drove forward in the 2nd half and created a number of opportunities but failed to capitalise - an early goal at this point would have made a huge difference. In pushing forward Tring were caught at the back and following a tackle by Russell Abel on the opposition centre forward, Neston were awarded a soft Penalty Stroke which they scored to make it 3-0. Tring's frustrations were showing as decision after decision went in Neston's favour. Declan Kavanagh and Neil Chapman both got yellow cards and Tring were down to 9 men. Seemingly under the kosh, Tring then played their best hockey and spent lengthy periods camped in the opposition half. Tring scored their goal at this stage, a fast break from defence, through midfield led to Matt Hyde bagging a brilliantly taken goal. Panic started to spread through the Neston ranks with desperate pleas from their goal-keeper to keep calm. Tring pushed on and created more chances but unfortunately the goals did not come. Whilst playing with 9 men and driving forward, there was always a danger from Neston and sure enough, Tring left themselves exposed in defence and were finally caught on the break towards the end, giving the final score a slightly unfair look.

Coach Chris Bentley commented "That was a very brave performance from Tring and they can be very proud of the efforts they put in". Captain Ben Moorhouse commented, "Considering the difficult circumstances we faced at the beginning of the season where we had to build a team from scratch, to now be disappointed to lose in the quarters of this national tournament is testament to how far we have progressed this season. Next season bodes well".