by Slazenger HC
Slazenger thirds continued their impressive run of form with a 2-2 draw with Hull University Seconds.
After going a goal down, Slazenger levelled from a well-executed short-corner routine, Simon Miller firing home.
Micky Turner put Slazenger one up with a powerful flick following a goal-stopping foul.
But Hull struck back to equalise, and though Slazenger pressed for the winner it just eluded them.
by Slazenger HC
SLAZENGER took a three-point lead at the top of the Yorkshire Division 1 with a convincing win over Hull University
Both teams created chances in an even first half before Mike shaw put Slazenger up just before the break.
The second half, however was a different story with Slazenger dominating possession.
Excellent team work allowed Robert Bartholomew to score and a brilliant solo strike by Mark Buttell put Slazenger three up.
Man of the match James Swinden added a fourth and Nick Webb wrapped up the scoring.
Slazenger, who hold a 100 percent record in 2001, have a mouth-watering clash at second placed Ramgharia on Saturday.
by Slazenger HC
Slazenger 2nd’s exorcised their ghosts against university opposition with a 3-1 win over Hull University 2nd’s.
Richard Whawell’s sharp finishing produced the first goal as he latched onto the rebount off his first-shot to force the ball home.
Veteran Simon Miller then turned in a vintage performance to smash home two further goals, the pick being an accurately targeted thunderbolt from the edge of the D which flew just inside the far post. The side’s next game is away to Leeds University.
