After going down 2-0 by half time with another new and young team, Slazengers fought back courageously to nearly get a goal or two back in the second half against a very skillful Bradford team. Great work by the team with Jack Lee and Will Feally working hard and running hard to create chances and close the opposition down. Man of the Match Dan Cass was making his presence felt and Harry Buttery in goal pulled off a great performance. However Bradford scored again the second half to make … [Read more...] about Report: 05-12-2015 – Mens 5th’s (0) vs. (3) Bradford 5th’s
Report: 05-12-2015 – Ladies 1st’s (1) vs. (4) Boston Spa 1st’s
Slazengers Ladies 1's started well from the first whistle this week. Despite playing the strong Boston Spa side, the Horbury team were undeterred. Within the first 5 minutes Slazengers were forcing the errors and for the majority of the first half, all the action was in the home sides attacking circle. Andrea Wallace, Frankie Tyrell and debut player Emily Chason linked up well throughout the game, creating many breaks for the team. In the first 35 minutes we were very unlucky to score, with … [Read more...] about Report: 05-12-2015 – Ladies 1st’s (1) vs. (4) Boston Spa 1st’s
Report: 05-12-2015 – Mens 2nd’s (4) vs. (2) University of Leeds 2nd’s
After going 4 games without a win, Slazengers were relieved to find 3 points again after running out 4-2 winners at home to University of Leeds mens 2's. Slazengers were boosted by the return of Will Buckley playing his first game of the season and immediately put Leeds under pressure creating a number of chances. Slazengers broke the deadlock after a quick break resulted in Daz Buttery finding Simon Randall who finished well from a narrow angle. Slazengers doubled their lead when captain Ben … [Read more...] about Report: 05-12-2015 – Mens 2nd’s (4) vs. (2) University of Leeds 2nd’s
Report: 05-12-2015 – Ladies 2nd’s (2) vs. (1) University of Leeds 4th’s
Arriving at a windy cold Leeds with 11 players to their 16 it looked like it was going to be a challenge. Slazengers went out hard as always but the first 10 minutes saw Leeds looking like the stronger team. Slazengers settled into their game and then took control. Claire Dunstan was the first to find the back board giving Slazengers the lead. Slazengers defended well when Leeds had the ball with some excellent saves and clearances from short corners. Claire Dunstan then drew the Leeds … [Read more...] about Report: 05-12-2015 – Ladies 2nd’s (2) vs. (1) University of Leeds 4th’s
Report: 05-12-2015 – Mens 4th’s (1) vs. (3) Worksop 2nd’s
After a slow start Slaz 4 found themselves trailing 3-0 after 20 minutes. Not to despair new comers to the team Dene Minichalla and Josh Swallow dropped into mid field to help plug the gaps, the tide was turning on the run in to half time. Debutant stand in Captain Steve Johnson rallied the team in the break, and Slaz 4s set about the second half with a steely determination. Tony Walker made several crucial saves of the line which allowed some powerful clearance balls to be made out of … [Read more...] about Report: 05-12-2015 – Mens 4th’s (1) vs. (3) Worksop 2nd’s
