Slazenger 3's last game of 2013 saw them play a Lincoln Roses team lying second in the league and it was soon apparent to the Horbury side why they are so high in the table. The opposition were very quick and skillful on the counter attack. They were naturally full of confidence and played with great freedom. Slazengers looked sluggish in comparison and were slow to get going. The home side were lucky not to conceded very early in the game as Lincoln tore through the opposition several times. … [Read more...] about Report: 14-12-2013 – Mens 3rd’s (3) vs. (5) Lincoln 2nd’s
Report: 08-12-2013 – Boys U10’s “B” Team Tournament
Slazenger had a good match to start their tournament against Sheffield. They were strong in defence and played some great hockey in the midfield. Both teams were unable to score. In the next two matches Slazenger’s attack got stronger and changes were created to score. Daniel Menzer came close to scoring with a brilliant strike. Some great saves from goalkeeper Aidan Coughtrey kept Slaz in the games. Unfortunately both Thirsk and Wakefield were able to score 1 goal each. So it was all … [Read more...] about Report: 08-12-2013 – Boys U10’s “B” Team Tournament
Report: 07-12-2013 – Mens 1st’s (2) vs. (3) Kingston Upon Hull 1st’s
Slaz were slipping up early on but kept in the game and created lots of chances in the first half, but due to misfortune and some great saves Kingston were in the lead at half time. Slaz failed to challenge the ball when not in possession and Kingston made their few chances count. Slaz did hold the ball well and had most of the possession for the entire game and in the second half were in the opposition half, but always looked short of scoring. Slaz failed to have the spark they have had … [Read more...] about Report: 07-12-2013 – Mens 1st’s (2) vs. (3) Kingston Upon Hull 1st’s
Report: 07-12-2013 – Mens 2nd’s (3) vs. (2) Sheff. Uni Bankers 6th’s
Slazengers Mens 2nd team completed their pre-christmas fixures with a 3-2 home win against Sheffield Uni Bankers 6ths. To coin a phrase, this was a game of 2 halves with Slazengers leading 3-0 at half time only for Bankers to bounce back in the 2nd half. The first half comprised of Slazengers playing excellent hockey, passing the ball well, using the space and stretching Bankers at every opportunity. The deserved breakthrough came when Paul Johnson drove home a penalty corner. Slazengers … [Read more...] about Report: 07-12-2013 – Mens 2nd’s (3) vs. (2) Sheff. Uni Bankers 6th’s
Report: 07-12-2013 – Mens 3rd’s (0) vs. (0) Leeds Adel 5th’s
Slazenger 3's match was away against a tough and resilient Leeds Adel side. In a fast and furious encounter both sides were quick in attack and very resilient in defence. The Horbury side took the early initiative with captain Byron Dean and Ian Hedges linking up well with winger Dan Levitt in attack. They created several attacking opportunities but the opposition always managed to snuff out the danger with numbers in the penalty area and when relied upon the Adel keeper was there to make some … [Read more...] about Report: 07-12-2013 – Mens 3rd’s (0) vs. (0) Leeds Adel 5th’s
