Slazenger Hockey Club

Ben Rhydding

Report: 23-11-2002 – Mens 3rd’s (1) vs (0) Ben Rhydding 4th’s

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A late goal two minutes into added time secured all three points for Slazenger. Both sides played some good hockey throughout this battle, with both sides strong in midfield. Slaz absorbed some early pressure with Ben Rhydding going close on two occasions following a series of short corners. Keeper Keith Hellem helped keep the visitors at bay. He made three excellent saves in the first half. Slaz responded by exerting pressure toward the later part of the half. Then Jonathan Clewlow … [Read more...] about Report: 23-11-2002 – Mens 3rd’s (1) vs (0) Ben Rhydding 4th’s

Report: 12-10-2002 – Mens 2nd’s (7) vs (2) Ben Rhydding 3rd’s

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Slazenger's scintillating six-goal second-half show steered them to a comprehensive victory over visiting Ben Rhydding. The hosts were made to work hard in the first half by experienced and well-organised opposition but took the lead after 15 minutes through man of the match Gavin Kaye. The visitors soon had a chance to equalise but their penalty stroke was expertly saved by Slazenger 'keeper Tom Penistone. Their pressure did pay off, however, and they equalised before half-time. But … [Read more...] about Report: 12-10-2002 – Mens 2nd’s (7) vs (2) Ben Rhydding 3rd’s

Report: 15-12-2001 – Mens 3rd’s (4) vs (4) Ben Rhydding 4th’s

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Slazenger thirds showed great determination to fight back from 4-2 down in the final stages of this Yorkshire League Division 6 match to claim a share of the points. The home side actually took an early lead through Andy Birkett from a James Walker cross but Ben Rhydding soon pulled back level. Ian Wiper then put Slazenger in the lead for a second time when he fired home from a short corner. This seemed to spur the visitors into life and they quickly responded with a three goal blitz to … [Read more...] about Report: 15-12-2001 – Mens 3rd’s (4) vs (4) Ben Rhydding 4th’s

Report: 03-11-2001 – Mens 2nd’s (3) vs (1) Ben Rhydding 3rd’s

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Slazenger seconds claim a 3-1 victory from a pulsating encounter with an experience Ben Rhydding thirds outfit. Slazenger opened brightly and were rewarded with an opening goal from Jonny White who dazzled the Ben Rhydding defence with his fancy stick work. Ben Rhydding equalised but inspired goalkeeping from man of the match Thomas Penistone kept parity up to half-time. Andy Forman restored the Slazenger lead early in second half and Ben Graham drove in the decisive third from the top … [Read more...] about Report: 03-11-2001 – Mens 2nd’s (3) vs (1) Ben Rhydding 3rd’s

Report: 03-11-2001 – Mens 3rd’s (2) vs (3) Ben Rhydding 4th’s

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Spirited Slazenger thirds lost out by the odd goal in five to hosts Ben Rhydding fourths. And the margin of defeat might have been more had it not been for the heroics of goalkeeper Jonny Walker. Slazenger managed to restrict Ben Rhydding to just 1-0 by half-time and equalised early in the second half through Martin Lofthouse. The home side took a two-goal advantage, however, in response to which Slazenger could muster only the one goal in reply scored by Richard Whawell off a rebound … [Read more...] about Report: 03-11-2001 – Mens 3rd’s (2) vs (3) Ben Rhydding 4th’s