Slazengers Ladies 1’s travelled to Sheffield this weekend, to play the Uni Bankers side. Unfortunately, a win was not on the cards this week.
Despite taking the lead with a fantastic first time strike from Man of the Match Sue Hope, the Horbury side suffered a 5-2 loss.
Andrea Wallace and Donna Slack played great at the back despite the result, and Charlotte Gunn shares MOM with Hope.
Slazengers Ladies first team made it a hat-trick of wins this week against Doncaster Ladies 2’s. The surprisingly warm October weather made it a slow start, but Jessica Rudge scored the first goal thanks to some great team passing. Claire Dunstan was quick to follow with a strong hit to the bottom corner.
Although 2-0 up at half time, the team were not stopping there. Top goal scorers Claire and Jessica both got another goal each to make the final score a 4-0 victory. Some great play from goal keeper Tracy Lorriman, earned Slazengers a clean sheet. Lorriman shares man of the match with Alice Gascoigne who put in another solid performance.
Slazengers Ladies 1’s were raring to go in the local derby match against Wakefield last Saturday. From the starting whistle, Slazengers were on the front foot with an early goal from Sarah Cooper. Two goals quickly followed, another for Sarah Cooper and one for Claire Dunstan, to finish half time at 3-0.
Wakefield were struggling to see much of the ball and Slazengers dominated as the match entered the second half. Wakefield were lucky to put two past the keeper but hatrick star Sarah Cooper sealed the deal to finish 4-2.
Credit goes to man of the match Alex Gilbert who had a storming debut.
Slazengers Ladies 1’s dominated this Saturday playing a strong Chapeltown team on home soil. From the off Slazengers came out fighting, and a great network of passes from Helen Hough and Sarah Sykes led to a well placed goal from Jessica Rudge. Chapeltown couldn’t respond, and Ellie Page scored the second goal after dribbling around the keeper in superb style.
Finishing half time at 2-0, Slazengers were keen to keep the lead. And after a slow start to the second half, a short corner lead to Jessica Rudges 2nd goals of the match, through the keepers legs. Sarah Cooper followed with a solid strike from the top of the ‘D’ into the bottom corner.
Chapeltown responded with a goal but Slazengers wouldn’t rest, and in the last 5 minutes Ailish Hendry dribbled it up the pitch with a well timed pass to Ellie Page who finished it to earn her second goal. With a 5-1 victory Slazengers go into next weeks match with high spirits.
It was a slow start for Slazengers Ladies 1’s at Boston Spa this weekend. The opposition quickly gained a lead at the start of the match. Despite some great teamwork Slazengers finished 3-0 down at half time.
The ladies team played much better in the second half, it was a shame to finish at 4-0. Lisa Minchella gave a solid performance as always, with some great passing from Frankie Tyrrell.
