Winless Slazengers 4ths came as close to breaking their duck as they have all season as they pushed Leeds 4ths all the way before losing 3-1 in Division Six North of the Yorkshire Women's League. It was 0-0 at the interval as experienced defender Mandy Lacey led a solid rearguard effort to keep out the mid-table visitors. When Leeds did finally score it was somewhat fortuitous as Jess Downing blocked a close-range shot, only for the ball to find the net via a deflection off her hand. There … [Read more...] about Report: 10-01-2015 – Ladies 4th’s (1) vs. (3) Leeds 4th’s
Report: 10-01-2015 – Mens 1st’s (3) vs. (4) Harrogate 2nd’s
Both teams were against blustery conditions which made running impossible at times but both teams got off to a good start and worked well to attack each other goal.In the first half Harrogate had the possession and the lead but slaz had broken well against Harrogate and they had looked weak at the back but slaz had been unable to pull the lead. The second half slaz had got the wind behind them and pushed on against Harrogate and pilled the pressure in their D. Slaz had a few good chances and … [Read more...] about Report: 10-01-2015 – Mens 1st’s (3) vs. (4) Harrogate 2nd’s
Report: 10-01-2015 – Mens 2nd’s (7) vs. (0) Chapeltown 2nd’s
Slazengers mens 2'nd team suffered no ill effects following the Christmas break with their first game back resulting in a resounding 7-0 victory over Chapeltown mens 2's. The first 10 minutes or so were quite even with Chapeltown going close on a couple of occasions but once Simon Randall had opened the scoring for Slazengers, things were pretty much one way traffic. Captain Ben Graham made it 2 after good work from Ste Roberts for Slazengers to lead 2-0 at the break. Chapeltown started the … [Read more...] about Report: 10-01-2015 – Mens 2nd’s (7) vs. (0) Chapeltown 2nd’s
Report: 10-01-2015 – Mens 5th’s (0) vs. (1) Sheffield Hallam 9th’s
On a snowy and wintery day Slazengers Development team travelled to Sheffield Hallam HC. A very close game followed and despite several chances Slazengers were unable to score past a large adult keeper. On one of the oppositions attacks which was well executed they managed to get their goal. As Slazenger piled on the pressure and having most of the second half possession and territory we could not find the equaliser. Very tough conditions, well done team. Man of Match Sam Haigh. … [Read more...] about Report: 10-01-2015 – Mens 5th’s (0) vs. (1) Sheffield Hallam 9th’s
Report: 10-01-2015 – Ladies 3rd’s (5) vs. (0) Tadcaster Magnets 1st’s
The first game back after the Christmas break saw Slazengers ladies 3s take on Tadcaster Magnets 2s in an early afternoon home fixture. Slazengers were looking to improve on a 0-0 draw from earlier in the season and made a good start to the game with early pressure resulting in them taking the lead through midfielder Ellie Page. A second followed not long after with an outstanding goal for 13 year old Molly Gilbert, who in her debut game, swept the ball in from just inside the penalty area, … [Read more...] about Report: 10-01-2015 – Ladies 3rd’s (5) vs. (0) Tadcaster Magnets 1st’s
