Slaz were expecting a tough encounter after two wins the previous week. However, another impressive display of team play gave the team the third win on the spin. The game was not without its tough moments. However, the team played good passing hockey, making use of the wide men, Daniel Moakes and Matthew Feather to effectively switch the ball around the park. With some strong pressure, it was only a matter of time until the team forced an opening they could exploit. James (moog) walker … [Read more...] about Report: 10-11-2012 – Mens 4th’s (4) vs. (0) City of York 9th’s
Report: 10-11-2012 – Mens 5th’s (0) vs. (1) Worksop 3rd’s
Slazenger men's 5th team had the better of the opposition for the first half of this encounter against Worksop. Time and again Slazenger's played some attractive, passing hockey, making excellent use of the wings with Ben Jackson linking up well with George Fealy and Alex King making good inroads down the left flank assisted by Elloit Goulding. However, despite all this possession Slazenger could not capitalise and find the back of the net. Forward Peter Gunning was one of many, who had … [Read more...] about Report: 10-11-2012 – Mens 5th’s (0) vs. (1) Worksop 3rd’s
Report: 10-11-2012 – Ladies 1st’s (1) vs. (3) Boston Spa 1st’s
Slazengers were up against Boston spa this week, always a close game between the two teams, but this week Boston got the win. They scored a goal early in the first half, but Slazengers came back strong, with some excellent cross pitch passing by Katie Firth, but Slazengers just couldn't score despite some close chances from Sarah Cooper and Mandy Sowerby. Boston scored a second goal before half time, but shortly into the second half Mandy Sowerby scored a screamer, the ball flew passed the … [Read more...] about Report: 10-11-2012 – Ladies 1st’s (1) vs. (3) Boston Spa 1st’s
Report: 10-11-2012 – Ladies 3rd’s (1) vs. (1) Harrogate 5th’s
Slazenger's ladies 3rds took on Harrogate at slazenger's. With both teams equal on points, the prospect of the game was mouthwatering, and it didn't disappoint. The game was end to end with Slazenger's putting the ball into the D but failing to convert. Slazenger's maintained the pressure but were caught on the break early in the first half and Harrogate scored. Some half time words from inspirational new coach Hayley Wood were effective and slazenger's 3rds continues to defend well in the … [Read more...] about Report: 10-11-2012 – Ladies 3rd’s (1) vs. (1) Harrogate 5th’s
Report: 10-11-2012 – Ladies 4th’s (0) vs. (3) York 6th’s
The ladies 4th team travelled for a floodlit game to York. It was an evenly matched start, till York managed to take control and kept Slaz on the defensive. Due to some brilliant saves from 'Player of the Match' GK Chloe Bates, Slaz stayed in the game . But after yet another short corner, York were able to net the rebound. Slaz stayed strong after that and created a good chance for Alice Gascoigne, which was well saved. York got the upper hand for the rest of the first half, but with both … [Read more...] about Report: 10-11-2012 – Ladies 4th’s (0) vs. (3) York 6th’s
