The ladies 3rd string travelled away to fellow league competitors Chapletown 2nd's. Chapeltown presented a strong physical opposition, and gave the visitors an aggressive game. However, Slaz rose to the challenge, creating a close fought, competitive match. Slazengers played some great hockey, and were rewarded with a brace of goals from Elle Poskett. Chapeltown were equally clinical in front of goal, equaling the visitors efforts. The game ended equal at 2-2 a well fought result. Player … [Read more...] about Report: 08-12-2012 – Ladies 3rd’s (2) vs. (2) Chapeltown 2nd’s
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Report: 20-10-2012 – Mens 3rd’s (10) vs. (1) Chapeltown 3rd’s
Slazenger 3rd team played their first home league fixture of the season and continued the fine form they have exhibited on their recent travels with a resounding 10-1 victory against Chapeltown 4's. The home side started strongly and were 1-0 up within a couple of minutes with some smart passing hockey and a deft finish by Jack Mumford. Slazengers had doubled their lead before the opposition knew what had hit them. Again some quick flowing hockey was clinically finished by Steve … [Read more...] about Report: 20-10-2012 – Mens 3rd’s (10) vs. (1) Chapeltown 3rd’s
Report: 13-10-2012 – Ladies 1st’s (0) vs. (2) Chapeltown 1st’s
After last week's great result Slaz went into the game with high hopes. A strong Chapeltown side were made to defend hard for the first part of the game and the home team were very unlucky not to score in several 1 on 1 attempts. Player of the match Katie Firth made a welcome return to midfield with an outstanding first half performance denying Chapeltown access to their right channel. Despite the good start, the game soon took a turn for the worse when Slaz were punished twice in the … [Read more...] about Report: 13-10-2012 – Ladies 1st’s (0) vs. (2) Chapeltown 1st’s
Report: 31-03-2012 – Mens 3rd’s (1) vs. (0) Chapeltown 4th’s
Slazenger Mens 3rds stand on the brink of promotion, after their final home game against Chapeltown 4th's Slazenger 3's got of to another flying start for their final home fixture of the season against Chapeltown, scoring from a penalty corner within the first 60 seconds. A neat move was finished by Andy Birkett who deftly flicked the ball into the goal after Paul Johnson had wrong footed the oncoming defenders. The home side continued to press for the next 10 minutes but as in recent … [Read more...] about Report: 31-03-2012 – Mens 3rd’s (1) vs. (0) Chapeltown 4th’s
Report: 17-03-2012 – Mens 3rd’s (4) vs. (2) Chapeltown 4th’s
Slazenger Mens 3rd's knew that only a win would do, however the last encounter with Chapeltown 4th's had been a cup match which had ended 4-1 to the opposition. As another team chasing promotion, it was going to be a tough encounter for the Horbury men. As such a close encounter, it began fast with both teams trying to gain the upper hand . Slaz surged forward and had a couple of early efforts go just wide of the mark. Chapeltown were dangerous on the break, using some swift and accurate … [Read more...] about Report: 17-03-2012 – Mens 3rd’s (4) vs. (2) Chapeltown 4th’s
