Slazenger Men's 5's took on local rivals Wakefield in a friendly and after a tight, evenly contested 1st half no one would have been able to accurately guess the final score at the half-time interval, when the match was tied at 0-0. Both teams worked hard and had opportunities to dominate but just a lack of control at important moments or poor decision making meant that there were few meaningful attacks for either side. Slazenger keeper Harry Buttery never touched the ball once in the first … [Read more...] about Report: 08-12-2012 – Mens 5th’s (7) vs. (0) Wakefield 7th’s
Report: 09-12-2012 – Mens Veterans (1) vs. (0) Huddersfield Vets
Slazenger's Mens Veterans team played their first home game of the season against Huddersfield Vets on Sunday. Both teams made a sluggish start to the game, probably due to the wintery conditions. Slazenger's looked solid in defence with Matt Green and Mark Kitchen quelling any attacks from the Huddersfield front line with great determination,whilst Darren Buttery proved a thorn in the Huddersfield defence's side with his constant hassling and enthusiastic running, but it was in midfield that … [Read more...] about Report: 09-12-2012 – Mens Veterans (1) vs. (0) Huddersfield Vets
Report: 08-12-2012 – Ladies 1st’s (1) vs. (3) Leeds Uni 1st’s
It's a long long time since Slaz played a match without even getting one short corner - however this is what happened at Weetwood on Saturday. With Training cancelled on Thursday perhaps Slaz were a little unprepared, however Leeds Ladies' top of the League position was completely justified by their performance on the day. Leeds started very strongly and it soon became clear that this was going to be a hard game. Slaz managed to hold on for some time before conceding with some excellent … [Read more...] about Report: 08-12-2012 – Ladies 1st’s (1) vs. (3) Leeds Uni 1st’s
Report: 08-12-2012 – Ladies 2nd’s (1) vs. (0) Cleckheaton 1st’s
Ladies 2nd's had their first win of the season against higher positioned in the league Cleckheaton. Slazenger dominated play from the start and made lots of attempts on goal including numerous penalty corners in both the first and second half. Eventually in the second half captain Nez Roberts scored from a penalty corner giving Slaz the winning goal and the first 3 points of the season. … [Read more...] about Report: 08-12-2012 – Ladies 2nd’s (1) vs. (0) Cleckheaton 1st’s
Report: 08-12-2012 – Ladies 3rd’s (2) vs. (2) Chapeltown 2nd’s
The ladies 3rd string travelled away to fellow league competitors Chapletown 2nd's. Chapeltown presented a strong physical opposition, and gave the visitors an aggressive game. However, Slaz rose to the challenge, creating a close fought, competitive match. Slazengers played some great hockey, and were rewarded with a brace of goals from Elle Poskett. Chapeltown were equally clinical in front of goal, equaling the visitors efforts. The game ended equal at 2-2 a well fought result. Player … [Read more...] about Report: 08-12-2012 – Ladies 3rd’s (2) vs. (2) Chapeltown 2nd’s
