So the season started with a fresh looking team; moving up into a higher league and ready for the challenge of playing an established team. Slazengers were on the attack straight away having a lot of the attacking possession. New girl to the club Tuscany Mellor scored the first goal for Slazengers giving them the lead they deserved and before half time Claire Dunstan put another away. After half time there were a few saves from Halifax the most notable being Claire Dunstans narrow miss … [Read more...] about Report: 24-09-2016 – Ladies 2nd’s (2) vs. (0) Halifax 2nd’s
Halifax
Report: 24-09-2016 – Ladies 1st’s (2) vs. (2) Halifax 1st’s
Slazengers got off to a struggling start with visitors Halifax putting the pressure on early with significant attempts on goal. However, the girls in green remained strong defensively with consistent impressive saves in the air from their GK; Tracey Lorriman. After a tough opening phase, Slazengers took the lead with a goal from Jessica Rudge. After a change in formation into the the second half, Slazengers stepped up their pace and were challenging Halifax even more than they anticipated and … [Read more...] about Report: 24-09-2016 – Ladies 1st’s (2) vs. (2) Halifax 1st’s
Report: 15-11-2015 – Ladies 2nd’s (0) vs. (3) Halifax 2nd’s
Going into the second round of the cup we knew things would be difficult playing against a team in a higher league. Slazengers started well with a lot of attacking play and Halifax not having much action. At half time Slazengers still couldn't get a goal in despite many opportunities. Some extra Halifax players arrived then giving them extra fresh legs and they managed to score 3 in the second half and despite valiant efforts Slazengers just couldn't get past the Halifax keeper. End … [Read more...] about Report: 15-11-2015 – Ladies 2nd’s (0) vs. (3) Halifax 2nd’s
Report: 03-10-2015 – Ladies 1st’s (3) vs. (5) Halifax 1st’s
Slazengers ladies first team got off to a great start this Saturday, with an early goal in the first 4 minutes. A visionary pass into the circle from Andrea Wallace to the far post was secured nicely into the back of the net by Helen Hough. Despite a large amount of support from the Slaz sideline, the lead was short lived. Halifax retaliated with a goal in the next two minutes and another goal at 8 minutes. Some strong play from both teams gave a few chances for goals at either end of the … [Read more...] about Report: 03-10-2015 – Ladies 1st’s (3) vs. (5) Halifax 1st’s
Report: 21-03-2015 – Mens 2nd’s (2) vs. (3) Halifax 2nd’s
Slazengers mens 2nd team suffered only their 2nd defeat in 8 games at home to Halifax on Saturday, eventually losing 3-2. Halifax were a skillful direct side and Slazengers struggled to adjust their play to suit. Early pressure came meaning the Slazengers defence and keeper were having to work hard to keep Halifax at bay. Somewhat against the run of play, Slazengers took the lead when a deflected cross fell to John Sykes who dispatched a bouncing ball first time to score. Halifax responded … [Read more...] about Report: 21-03-2015 – Mens 2nd’s (2) vs. (3) Halifax 2nd’s
