Opened up game play extremely strong providing Huddersfield Dragons a difficult challenge. Shots on goal were unfortunately saved - with some hitting the post causing frustration. Pressing forward Dragons were able to score twice before Slazengers eventually connected with the back board after a fantastic strike at a difficult angle from Helen Hough. Dragons went on to score a 3rd, however, Slazengers held their own towards the end of the game. Outstanding play from Sarah Hobbs and Lisa … [Read more...] about Report: 20-09-2014 – Ladies 1st’s (1) vs. (3) Huddersfield Dragons 1st’s
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Report: 08-02-2014 – Ladies 1st’s (1) vs. (4) Huddersfield Dragons 1st’s
It was very much a game of two halves in the local derby between Slazenger and rivals Huddersfield Dragons and it could also be said that the scoreline flattered the winners slightly. In the first half the game was quite even, however Huddersfield gained the upper hand due to converting 2 short corners in 6 minutes close to the end of the half (after also scoring two from open play within a 5 minute period). Slazenger did gain just as many short corner opportunities however they could just not … [Read more...] about Report: 08-02-2014 – Ladies 1st’s (1) vs. (4) Huddersfield Dragons 1st’s
Report: 25-01-2014 – Ladies 3rd’s (11) vs. (0) Huddersfield Dragons 3rd’s
Two players scored hat-tricks as Slazengers Ladies 3rds overwhelmed bottom side Huddersfield Dragons 3rds 11-0 in Division Five of the Yorkshire League.Gemma Whittam and Claire Dunstan were the treble stars as mid-table Slazengers left their young and inexperienced hosts still searching for a first win of the season. Huddersfield fell behind inside two minutes when Linda Stacey netted with a solo effort – and it was 4-0 by the interval as Justine Birkett capitalised on a cross from Dunstan, … [Read more...] about Report: 25-01-2014 – Ladies 3rd’s (11) vs. (0) Huddersfield Dragons 3rd’s
Report: 20-10-2013 – Ladies 3rd’s (5) vs. (0) Huddersfield Dragons
'Lets slay some dragons...........’ To say this was the second game of the weekend for the Slazenger's Ladies 3s, the team went out with determination and showed off some 'dragon slaying' skills to win. From the start Slaz gave 110% keeping the ball in their oppositions half, attacking from midfield, with some very close calls in the 'D' resulting in penalty corners awarded to Slaz which were defended strongly by the young Dragons. Finally, the first goal of the game came from centre forward … [Read more...] about Report: 20-10-2013 – Ladies 3rd’s (5) vs. (0) Huddersfield Dragons
Report: 19-10-2013 – Ladies 1st’s (0) vs. (1) Huddersfield Dragons 1st’s
Slazenger had prepared well for the forthcoming trip to local rivals Huddersfield Dragons with the vast majority of squad members available, however had a significant setback the morning of the trip when Vice Captain Sarah Hobbs dropping out early doors due to food poisoning. Thanks go to our 3rd team Captain Sarah Ritchie for being so understanding about us having to take one of her best players and Louise Nock for ably stepping up to help out. Captain Helen Hough got off to a brilliant … [Read more...] about Report: 19-10-2013 – Ladies 1st’s (0) vs. (1) Huddersfield Dragons 1st’s
