STOURPORT lost a close game 2-1 at Cardiff and UWIC in Slazenger English Hockey League Men’s Conference West.

Che Makan gave Cardiff an early lead but Stourport regrouped and levelled through David Devey only for Mark Ramage to hit the winner from a penalty corner.

Stourport Women chalked up their second Midlands Division One victory, beating Sutton Coldfield 3-1.

On 10 minutes, Sophie Harris’ strike was only half-cleared and Fran Moss buried the rebound.

Keeper Sophie Wood and her defence denied Sutton before Sarah Cavendish’s cross was deflected into the goal for a second Stourport strike.

They extended their lead through Melissa Kennedy after Kate Fletcher moved on Georgi Burns’ quick free-hit.

Stourport kept up the pressure in the second-half but conceded a consolation effort with 20 minutes left.

Player-of-the-match Wood saved a late penalty flick.

Player-of-the-match Hannah Goss netted twice as Stourport Seconds saw off Old Sills Firsts 5-0 in Worcestershire League Division One.

The hosts were 2-0 up at the break after good passing resulted in goals for Caroline Sidell and Goss.

A fine second-half performance resulted in goals for Goss, Nicky Beasley and Molly Weaver as Stourport impressed from short corners.

Old Sills missed a penalty flick at the other end.

In Division Two, Stourport Thirds lost their second game in a row, going down 2-0 at Badsey to a brace of second-half goals.

The hosts could not break down the Wyre Forest side’s defence in the first-half.

Stourport controlled the first 15 minutes of the second period but did not convert five short corners.

Badsey won a short corner on the break to take the lead and notched a late second.

Stourport’s players-of-the-match were Hannah Terry and Sarah Kay.

Caroline Wilson scored as the fourths lost 4-2 to Tenbury Seconds.

Player-of-the-match was Jen Peniket, who made some good saves in the Stourport goal.

The Badgers recorded a 4-1 victory over Evesham with Nathan Claris, Simon Claris, Ben Corcoran and Matt Ella on target.