Report: 02-10-2010 – Mens 1st’s (4) vs. (4) Grimsby 1st’s

Slazengers Mens First XI entered their opening league game at home to Grimsby first team looking for a strong start and will come away disapointed with a 4-4 draw after being in control for the majority of the game.Slazengers started at a fast tempo and were on the score sheet inside a couple of minutes, John Sykes collecting a pass and finishing well on his reverse side. Grimsby however had a couple of very skillful players and were soon level. Slazengers kept pressing though and took the lead again when Jack Kitchen’s drag flick found the bottom corner. Grimsby however weren’t to be denied and went in at the break level after their centre forward scored an excellent individual goal. Slazengers began the second half controlling possession and with Grimsby not able to get control of the ball, Slazenger took the lead once again. Paul Wiper won a short corner which was duly converted, Phil Midgley with an excellent finish.

Slazengers didn’t let up and continued pressure, especially by Dan Perry down the right, eventually told with Jonny White finishing well in the top corner. This seemed to spark Grimsby into life and they pulled a goal back almost immediately. The final ten minutes were frantic and although they had the lead, Slazengers continued to press high up the pitch only to be caught on the break allowing Grimsby to equalize in the final minute.

James Walker took man of the match honours for Slazengers who will travel to Sheffield Hallam next week looking for their first win of the season.