This was a more even game than the score line would suggest.

Although the Hotspurs played some decent football and scored some good goals, OG were always in the game, and created more than a fair few chances of their own.

Hotspurs got off to a great start with a goal from Marko in the 6th minute, after some excellent work from Florian down the left, and doubled their lead less than 20 minutes letter when Ally 'rifled' in from the edge of the box - note: check the calibre.

The move for the second goal was a sweeping one that started in the Hotspurs' box. OG had a decent chance, but when the keeper saved, a counter attack of genuine verve and commitment ensued.

It could easily have been 1-1; the score line read 2-0 Hotspurs.

A glaring miss from OG followed hard upon – another opportunity that would have put them right back in the game and changed the complexion of the match, but the OG strikers must have left their shooting boots in the boulangerie, and Hotspurs took full advantage of the situation.

Chris went on one of his mazy runs 6 minutes from the break, and was deliberately hacked down (by the last man) just outside the box.

While no one wants a red card dished out at any juncture of the game, to any player, the referee’s decision to merely award a free-kick was nigh on inexplicable, and the justification that ‘you got what you wanted’ even more mystifying. No red card; not even a yellow. The perpetrator, clearly anticipating being given his marching orders, was as perplexed as everyone else, although clearly relieved.

Justice was done, in some form, when David took the free-kick quickly, and expertly (and 'charismatically', apparently) steered it in off the post. 3-0 Spurs at half-time; somewhat flattering.

Hotspurs were dealt an injury blow early in the second period as Chris couldn’t continue after the assault on his ankle that led, indirectly (and directly) to the third goal. Aran replaced him and the defence was re-jigged without too much palaver.

15 minutes in and Jorg made his long awaited and eagerly anticipated return to the Hotspurs fold – his introduction coinciding (surely) with the French clawing a goal back. It was a standard Hotspurs concession – ball over the top, confusion in the ranks, an OG striker reacting more quickly than anyone else, and a nervy last half hour could have been looming.

Credit to the Hotspurs who kept attacking and trying to play good football, and in fairness, once the re-jigged defensive line had been re-jigged again, never really looked like conceding another. Dan had a shot saved, Ally and Anis went close with efforts, but it was left to Jorg to provide the coup de grace with a fine solo effort 4 minutes from time, marking his Nth Hotspurs debut with a goal to wrap up the points.

Plaudits to Florian who ran his socks off, displayed boundless energy and well-timed flurries of creativity, to get the nod for Man of the Match.

Many thanks to OG for a competitive game, once again played in a good spirit. OG didn’t get the breaks that their hard work and industry deserved, otherwise we could have been looking at a different final score. They will play worse this season, and win.

A quick word for the referee: strange.

Some odd decisions were made, and some even odder justifications given. This was not a difficult game to control, despite two yellows being brandished at Spurs players – one being justified, the other belonging to the world of Arthur C Clarke.

While the Hotspurs have to be mildly satisfied with a decent start to the season, it’s clear that there is much hard work still to be done, and many tough tests to follow.