Sunday saw Slazengers mens first team in the semi final of the league cup against unbeaten higher league opposition in Leeds mens second team. Leeds were an excellent side and well drilled and it was up to Slazengers to raise their game to compete.The first half saw both teams playing excellent hockey with both teams creating chances but it was Leeds who took the lead with a well worked short corner routine. Slazengers upped their game and created chances of their own but couldn’t find the final touch and it was Leeds who grabbed a second just before the break. The second half saw much of the same with Slazengers pressing and Leeds hitting them on the break. Slazengers went close through Paul Wiper and Jack Kitchen but again couldn’t find the net and it was Leeds who grabbed a couple of late goals to leave the scoreline a little one-sided.
Although Slazengers fell at the semi final stage, victories against two higher league teams in previous rounds along with an excellent showing against a very strong Leeds side will stand them in good stead for the league campaign. Jonny White took the Slazengers man of the match award.
By Ben Graham: from Cup match played against Leeds 3rds on Sunday 14th November 2010, at 4:30pm
