There are few things better in hockey than a local derby – particularly when it involves a late venue change, a 4pm pushback, scandalously warm conditions and five goals for Driffield.

Twelve Driffield players made the trip to Hymers College and started brightly, moving the ball confidently and controlling possession despite the heat. Hull struggled to impose themselves and, after some patient build-up, Driffield took the lead from a short corner, Willem Smith calmly tapping home.

Willem had already shown his commitment by taking a ball squarely to the thigh and responding with a stare-down worthy of Stuart Wood. Meanwhile, Olly Needham provided some early drama of his own, finding himself sent to halfway after taking rather too long to inject a short corner.

Driffield continued to dominate, with George Martindale particularly impressive in midfield. His aerial trapping repeatedly turned difficult balls into attacking opportunities.

The second goal was rather more spectacular. Fin Needham received the ball at the top of the D and absolutely leathered it into the roof of the net. A worldie, according to Fin – although his hamstring appeared to have a different opinion. He promptly retired to the sideline, leaving the official record to credit him with the goal in the 29th minute.

At the other end, Alan Bower produced an excellent goalkeeping display, including a fine save with his right glove, while providing his customary stream of vocal instructions to the defence.

Matthew Knapton was once again a rock at the back, while Sam Smith combined pinpoint passing with a relentless work rate. Michael Hirst also made his presence felt, flattening the Hull No. 9 in what was technically described as a 50:50 challenge – although it looked rather more like a rugby prop had wandered onto a hockey pitch.

Driffield deservedly led at half-time, but Hull returned with renewed purpose and pulled a goal back from a short corner. Olly Needham produced an excellent initial save, but could do little as the Hull player followed up.

The response was immediate. Tom Voase, whose movement and lead-outs had troubled Hull throughout, found the backboard to restore Driffield's two-goal advantage.

Voase later picked up a green card for dissent, although the decision appeared somewhat harsh. His greatest contribution to the afternoon's entertainment may have been his spectacular penguin dive to win a short corner.

Then came the penalty stroke.

Step forward Olly "The Snag" Needham.

With pressure mounting, Olly produced an audacious piece of psychological warfare, sending his flick straight down the middle. The Hull goalkeeper appeared to anticipate something considerably more complicated and failed to stop it.

Olly's penalty was clearly memorable, earning plenty of support in the subsequent Man of the Match voting.

Hull continued to probe, but Driffield's passing remained dangerous. Sam Clarke was outstanding in midfield, twisting away from pressure, moving the ball intelligently and seemingly appearing wherever he was needed.

Bob Clark provided his usual energetic presence on the right wing, displaying the enthusiasm of an extremely excited spaniel while repeatedly creating opportunities for Driffield.

Hull eventually wilted under the pressure. Even a green card for Sam Smith following a coming-together could not disrupt Driffield's momentum. A superb passing move involving almost the entire side eventually found Steve Waite, who calmly slapped the ball home to make it 5–1.

Waite had worked tirelessly throughout, repeatedly making determined runs and finding dangerous positions.

Ultimately, it was an excellent team performance from a depleted Driffield side. Despite the late venue change, 4pm start, heat, 12-man squad, hamstring casualty and collection of cards, Driffield controlled large periods of the game, defended resolutely and took their chances when they came.

Five goals, one conceded and another three points heading back to Driffield.