Slazenger travelled to Durham University, where they faced a tough encounter with the top of the league team. Unfortunately, even with an impressive team performance, the came away 4-3 reversal.
The opening 15 mins were balanced, with some strong attacking play from both sides, however Durham were the first to score. A series of fluid passes broke through the Slazenger ranks, leading to a close range shot on goal: 1-0
The visitors immediately went on the offensive, pressuring hard against the Durham defence. However, Durham were able to break after a severe pressure, making making it 2-0 within the 25 mins.
Ailish Hendry retaliated minutes later; a superb shot from the very edge of the D went into the top corner of the netting to bring slaz back into the game at 2-1.
However after the break, it was the same story. After slaz opened strongly, another break allowed durham to put away their 3rd gaol for 3-1 around 45mins. Shortly after, Durham attempted to close out the game with a fourth; a cross from the right winger was put away at the back post by a waiting player to make it 4-1 at 50mins.
However, slaz dug deep, scoring 2 in response within minutes. The first from a short corner routine, burried in the bottom corner. The second from Laura Teasdale – following up an initial shot which was saved by the keeper, and lifting the ball over the keeper on the floor and into the bottom corner.
Slaz continued to press, but an equaliser proved illusive. While the scoreline mark 65mins 4-3 final score
