Slazenger Hockey Club

Boys U12's

Report: 13-03-2011 – Boys U12’s

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SLAZ FIGHT BACK TO SECURE PROMOTION
Slazenger’s U12 entered their last tournament after a mixed season that has seen them move onto the C pitch of the Yorkshire league. The team were confident that skills worked on in training could be put to good use. In the end, a strong performance will promote the team back to the ‘B’ pitch next year.

Slazenger Boys U12 (1) vs. (0) Bingley Bees
In their first game against Bingley the team were a bit at sixes and sevens getting late onto the pitch as the game was about to start. After a frantic first few minutes the boys got into their stride with Nick Caldersly and Ryan Denton working well on the right. Pressure in the opponents half led to a short corner for Slazenger’s. Nick was fed the ball from Harry Gunning and confidently scored. Slazenger 1 – 0 Bingley Bees

Slazenger Boys U12 (2) vs. (0) Kirklees
Almost immediately Slazenger’s were back on the pitch to play Kirklees (Huddersfield Dragons). The boys played confidently and played well with Nick Caldersly again and Elliot Kaye taking their chances and scoring quickly. A scare at the back with a counter attack saw keeper Daniel Alderson work hard keeping out a consolation goal and being equal to any challenge on his goal. Slazenger 2 – 0 Kirklees

Slazenger Boys U12 (0) vs. (1) Doncaster
A third game against a well organised Doncaster side saw both teams attack and defend equally well. Late in the game Doncaster attacked down the wing and although tackled by Ben Stevenson the Doncaster winger got a cross away. Ryan Denton whose defending is always dependable scuffed a clearance and caused an uncharacteristic own goal as the ball sliced in the wrong direction. The whistle blew before any further response could be made. Slazenger 0 – 1 Doncaster

Slazenger Boys U12 (1) vs. (0) Harrogate
Keen to make up for an unfortunate mistake the U12 boys attacked Harrogate in numbers in their fourth game. Ethan Peel ran the length of the pitch and pounced on a clearance from the Harrogate keeper. He shot low and scored. Slazenger 1 – 0 Harrogate

Slazenger Boys U12 (1) vs. (1) Ben Rhydding
The final game against Ben Rhydding had the boys fired up as they are traditionally a strong hockey side. Changing formation saw Harry Gunning move to centre forward and Jacob Dennison move onto the left wing. Slaz again attacked in numbers and defended equally well. A counter attack from a lost ball saw Ben Rhydding move swiftly down the left wing and slot home what they thought was the winner, but grim determination and confidence from other games saw Slazenger attacking again without fear. Ben Rhydding saw their own short corner stolen off them by Harry Gunning at the top of the D who he ran a full pitch length run around three defenders and even though Nick Caldersly and Elliot Kaye called for the ball Harry rifled the shot and beat the keeper coolly in the final minute to force a draw. Slazenger 1 – 1 Ben Rhydding.

Report: 13-01-2008 – Boys U12’s

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Slazenger Boys U12’s began the year with a tournament, coming away with to wins from their four games.

Slazenger got off to a great start when Jenson Brook’s brace earned Slazenger a 2-0 win over rivals Wakefield. Brook was on target again in the next match against Airedale and James Bennett added a second. Airedale grabbed a late consolation but it was too little, too late.

Slazenger continued their good run of form into the next match and Isaac Fishers goal put them 1-0 up against Doncaster. However, Doncaster got back into the game and equalised before snatching a winner in the final seconds.

The final game against Ben Rhydding was a tough one and Slazenger faced an uphill struggle when their player of the tournament Tom Wrigglesworth was forced off the pitch with an injury.

The under-strength team battled valiantly and keeper Ralph Toon made several good saves, but Ben Rhydding eventually broke through with a deflected winner.

Report: 11-11-2007 – Boys U12’s

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James Bennett netted the winner for Slazenger Boys U12’s as they defeated Brigg in the final of their tournament at Pocklington.

Isaac Fisher netter the winner in their clash with Hull, while a brace from Joseph Shaw saw them run out 2-0 winners against Thirsk and Jenson Brook gave them a share of the spoils in their clash with Leeds.

Ralph Toon made som crucial saves to seem him collect the player-of-the-tournament award.

Report: 14-10-2007 – Boys U12’s

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Slazenger U12’s had mixed results from their first tournament of the season.

They worked hard for a goalless draw with Leeds Adel Carnegie, then saw off Halifax 2-1 with goals from Matthew Smith and Isaac Fisher but subsequent games against Leeds, Hull and derby foes Wakefield were lost by a single goal.

Player of the tournament went to James Bennett for his work rate in midfield and good technical ability.

Report: 10-12-2006 – Boys U12 Tournament

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Bennett’s hat-trick boost for Slazenger

JAMES Bennett’s trio of goals helped Slazenger U12s Boys to a respectable finish in a recent tournament in Leeds.

Slazenger A had been promoted to pitch C to compete in the higher league and they got off to a flier with a single goal victory over Thirsk.

Their second game saw a goalless draw against an impressive Driffield side but Slaz could have easily taken all the points after dominating the encounter.

The only defeat of the day came against the strongest team in the league in York, with just the single goal separating the sides before Slaz went onto further victories against Leeds and local rivals Wakefield.