Report: 24-03-2012 – Mens 1st’s (3) vs. (3) L.A.Carnegie 3rd’s

April 2, 2012

Slazenger mens 1st’s went into their final game of the season knowing that a win would secure their promotion ambitions, making it unlikely to be stopped by the chasing teams. Unfortunately, they could only take a tough 3-3 draw.   A depleted slaz team (including a missing Captain Will Buckley) took to the field, though [...]

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Thumbnail image for Report: 24-03-2012 – Mens 2nd’s (3) vs. (4) Sheffield Bankers 7th’s

Report: 24-03-2012 – Mens 2nd’s (3) vs. (4) Sheffield Bankers 7th’s

April 2, 2012

Slazenger men’s 2nd team travelled to Sheffield university bankers 7s this weekend and narrowly lost 4-3.   Slaz did start sluggishly and were soon behind from a well-worked Sheffield gaol. This did make Slaz come to life after going behind and were soon the stronger team creating chances and were back on level term with [...]

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Thumbnail image for Report: 24-03-2012 – Mens 3rd’s (2) vs. (1) Sheffield Uni Bankers 8th’s

Report: 24-03-2012 – Mens 3rd’s (2) vs. (1) Sheffield Uni Bankers 8th’s

April 2, 2012

Slazenger’s couldn’t have started their game against Sheffield Bankers any better with debutant Matthew Stacey neatly converting a goal scoring opportunity into the opposition goal in the 1st minute. There were several other chances for the home side to increase their lead in the early part of the game, but Slazengers were wasteful in front [...]

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Thumbnail image for Report: 25-03-2012 – Ladies 1sts (0) vs. (2) Kingston Upon Hull 1st’s

Report: 25-03-2012 – Ladies 1sts (0) vs. (2) Kingston Upon Hull 1st’s

March 30, 2012

After the drama of the Dragon’s game the day before it was natural that Slaz felt a little jaded for their trip to Hull. Glorious weather at the KC stadiumm they were greeted by a man in thick black jumper and woolly gloves who very rude to the Captain. He started to arise suspicion of [...]

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Thumbnail image for Report: 24-03-2012 – Ladies 1sts (0) vs. (0) Huddersfield Dragons 1st’s

Report: 24-03-2012 – Ladies 1sts (0) vs. (0) Huddersfield Dragons 1st’s

March 30, 2012

Saturday’s match report below: Slazenger Ladies I team hosted Huddersfield Dragons in the much anticipated return leg of the local derby.  Dragons started their pre-match warm up full of confidence based upon their strong encounter in the pre-Xmas match which resulted in a win for the Huddersfield based side.  However, a buoyant Slazengers were full [...]

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Thumbnail image for Report: 24-03-2012 – Ladies 2nds (3) vs. (1) Halifax 3rd’s

Report: 24-03-2012 – Ladies 2nds (3) vs. (1) Halifax 3rd’s

March 30, 2012

Slaz ladies 2nds won a decisive but fractious 3-1 victory away at Halifax 3rd’s.   The team took a while to ajust to a boucy pitch, but before long Elle Poskett scored the opener, with Zoe Bacon following it up 2 minutes later.  As the game progressed, tempers raised, with Jessica Lloyd having to dodge [...]

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Report: 25-03-2012 – Ladies 3rd’s (6) vs. (3) City of York 5th’s

March 30, 2012

Slazenger’s ladies 3rds last game of the season ended in triumph as they bagged 6 goals in a thrilling tie against city of York 5.   Gemma Whittam was again first to open their account, scoring from close range and Katie Browne soon following and netting a goal.   Julie Bacon then whipped a stunning [...]

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Report: 24-03-2012 – Ladies 3rd’s (2) vs. (1) Thirsk

March 30, 2012

Slaz ladies 3rd team put in an excellent team performance to reign triumphant over Thirsk.   Slaz demonstrated some excellent skills and field player with debutant Alice Gasgoine making an immediate impact, though it fell to Captain Gemma Whittam to slot home the opener. Thirsk battled back and their persistence paid off when they bagged [...]

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Report: 18-03-2012 – Girls U10′s Last Tournament of the Season

March 20, 2012

Having been the reason to cancel the last 3 of the girls tournaments, the weather more than made up for itself adding to the enjoyment of what proved to be a very successful and enjoyable mornings hockey.    Slazengers were able to once again field two teams, the A team playing in the “C” league [...]

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Thumbnail image for Report: 17-03-2012 – Ladies 1st’s (2) vs. (1) Durham University 3rd’s

Report: 17-03-2012 – Ladies 1st’s (2) vs. (1) Durham University 3rd’s

March 20, 2012

Injury stricken Slaz were not looking forward to their first match without Sarah Hobbs but nevertheless started the game in a very structured way. Strong committed work in midfield and excellent distribution soon led to the first goal being scored by Slaz from a short corner, Jessica Rudge finding the back of the net.  The [...]

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Report: 17-03-2012 – Mens 1st’s (2) vs. (4) Old Malton 1st’s

March 20, 2012

Slazenger Mens 1st’s met fellow title chasers Old Malton in an important promotion game. Unfortunately they went down 4-1 to a well drilled if physical Old Malton side.   Slaz started well, with some flowing passing and high workrate. However, this fell away after 10 minutes and the teams looked closely matched. Slaz pressed on [...]

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Thumbnail image for Report: 18-03-2012 – Mens 2nd’s (5) vs. (2) Leeds 5th’s

Report: 18-03-2012 – Mens 2nd’s (5) vs. (2) Leeds 5th’s

March 20, 2012

The second match was a 5-2 win on Sunday home to Leeds 5′s.    The win was a reward for an excellent team performance against a team pushing for promotion. Leeds started the match strongly and were soon ahead, Slaz reacted well and midway through the first half slaz were back level through a goal [...]

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Report: 17-03-2012 – Mens 2nd’s (5) vs. (3) Doncaster 5th’s

March 20, 2012

The first match was a 5-3 win on Saturday away to Doncaster 5′s.   Slaz went ahead midway through the second half through a well worked goal from Neil Crouch, but Doncaster then scored twice to take the lead.   Just before half time slaz managed to get back on level terms with a goal [...]

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Thumbnail image for Report: 17-03-2012 – Mens 3rd’s (4) vs. (2) Chapeltown 4th’s

Report: 17-03-2012 – Mens 3rd’s (4) vs. (2) Chapeltown 4th’s

March 20, 2012

Slazenger Mens 3rd’s knew that only a win would do, however the last encounter with Chapeltown 4th’s had been a cup match which had ended 4-1 to the opposition. As another team chasing promotion, it was going to be a tough encounter for the Horbury men. As such a close encounter, it began fast with [...]

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Thumbnail image for Report: 17-03-2012 – Mens 4th’s (Dev) (0) vs. (1) Rotherham 5th’s

Report: 17-03-2012 – Mens 4th’s (Dev) (0) vs. (1) Rotherham 5th’s

March 20, 2012

Slazengers final game of the season felt like a training match for the first 15 minutes with lots of time on the ball and no real pressure from the opposition. Consequently Slazengers started brightly and created lots of chances without ever looking likely to score.Time and again possession was either squandered in the final quarter [...]

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