It was very much a game of two halves in the local derby between Slazenger and rivals Huddersfield Dragons and it could also be said that the scoreline flattered the winners slightly. In the first half the game was quite even, however Huddersfield gained the upper hand due to converting 2 short corners in 6 minutes close to the end of the half (after also scoring two from open play within a 5 minute period). Slazenger did gain just as many short corner opportunities however they could just not … [Read more...] about Report: 08-02-2014 – Ladies 1st’s (1) vs. (4) Huddersfield Dragons 1st’s
Report: 08-02-2014 – Ladies 3rd’s (3) vs. (6) Ben Rhydding 4th’s
Slazenger 3rds never recovered from a slow start which saw them concede three early goals as they lost 6-3 at Ben Rhydding 4ths in the Yorkshire League. Three wins in four games had lifted Slazenger away from trouble near the foot of Division Five but they were not helped by two of their players going to the wrong venue and only arriving moments before kick-off. The hosts were 3-0 up inside about 20 minutes before Claire Dunstan continued her recent scoring spree by pulling one back after … [Read more...] about Report: 08-02-2014 – Ladies 3rd’s (3) vs. (6) Ben Rhydding 4th’s
Report: 01-02-2014 – Mens 1st’s (2) vs. (3) Harrogate 2nd’s
This was an important clash with both teams keen to get enough points to clear the relegation points fight near the end of the season. Harrogate were a well drilled young side and looked to start on top. Slaz soon got their footing and created as much pressure on their defence too. The pace was quick and looked good on both sides but Harrogate took the lead with a lovely deflection into the corner of the goal. Another followed in the same half. Slaz came back and faught for every ball and … [Read more...] about Report: 01-02-2014 – Mens 1st’s (2) vs. (3) Harrogate 2nd’s
Report: 01-02-2014 – Mens 2nd’s (2) vs. (0) Doncaster 4th’s
Slazengers mens 2nd team continued their recent good form with a 2-0 victory away to league leaders Doncaster 4ths. Slazengers started the game well and were determined not to let Doncaster settle, putting pressure on the ball and not letting the Doncaster midfield time to get into the game. Doncaster were pushed into a long ball game allowing Slazengers to pick the ball up and attack at pace and in numbers. It was one of these attacks that saw Matt Stacey clip the ball past the last defender … [Read more...] about Report: 01-02-2014 – Mens 2nd’s (2) vs. (0) Doncaster 4th’s
Report: 01-02-2014 – Mens 3rd’s (8) vs. (2) Garforth 1st’s
Slazengers 3's latest game was a home fixture against local rivals Garforth. In recent seasons these matches have been tough encounters against evenly matched sides. However, Garforth only had eight players and were up against it before the match had even started. To their credit however, for the first 20 minutes it was the home team who looked like they were playing with 8 players. Their passing was slow and predictable and they kept on making the wrong choices across the pitch. Instead of … [Read more...] about Report: 01-02-2014 – Mens 3rd’s (8) vs. (2) Garforth 1st’s
