Slazenger Hockey Club

Ladies 3rd XI

Report: 20-10-2010 – Ladies 3rd’s (1) vs. (2) Doncaster 4th’s

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Slazenger Ladies 3rd’s hockey team played Doncaster at home . Both teams were quiteevenly matched which resulted in a really enjoyable end to end hockey match for players & spectators alike.Slazengers had a bit of a reshuffle & pulled Heather Bates back to assist the usual defensive duo of Julie Finch & Karen Bates. This proved to be a good decision as all three were tested repeatedly in the first ten minutes. Slazengers then settled into some great hockey, Beccy Stafford & player of the match Millie Crowther linked up particularly well down the right of the pitch making some really good breaks.

The first real attempt on goal for Slazengers came from a great shot from Zoe Bacon who was unlucky to be denied by the post. Doncaster made a quick break down the right in numbers, Slazengers clearance was picked up by Doncaster & converted for the first goal of the game.

Slazengers were quick to reply, Lauren Fealy picking out Julie Bacon in midfield, who linked up Well with Beccy Stafford . Sally Thornton timed her run to perfection to the far post & converted the pass from Beccy for the equaliser. Both teams were keen to be the next on the score sheet, keeper Chloe Bates was called upon to make some good saves along with team captain Julie Finch. Doncaster then managed to break down the Slazenger defense & scored a second just before half time.The second half was again very evenly balanced; Slazengers held their shape well & moved the ball around midfield well. Defender Karen Bates, with the support of Kate Durrans, twice found herself in uncharted territory of the attacking half but failed to breakdown the Doncaster defense.

The play was end to end but no further goals were scored & the result remained at 2-1 to Doncaster.

Played at Doncaster Hockey Club on 20th November 2010

Report: 30-10-2010 – Ladies 3rd’s (0) vs. (0) Tadcaster 2nd’s

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Slazengers continue to improve their game play in each match , the midfield partnership of Jess Holland & Julie Bacon worked well with the ball being distributed well across both sides of the pitch.Player of the match Katie Brown made countless driving runs down the right of the pitch & played some inviting balls across the D, each of which Slazengers failed to convert.

There was certainly no lack of effort from forwards Elle Poskett & Zoe Bacon, who both had numerous attempts on goal which were all cleared by Tadcasters defence.

This match proved to be just one of those games for Slazengers, despite their best efforts , the ball was not going to cross the goal line .Tadcaster did create a couple of chances which defensive duo of Jessica Lloyd & Julie Finch dealt with easily . The only real attempt on goal by Tadcaster was dealt with by a spectacular diving save by stand in keeper Karen Bates.The last minutes of the game saw a final attack made by a strong driving run by Kate Durrans, linking up perfectly with Sally Thornton who played another great ball into the D, again Slazengers were denied a goal by Tadcasters defence , the final whistle blew to leave the result a 0-0 draw.

From Saturday 30th October 2010 at Tadcaster Hockey Club

Report: 16-10-2010 – Ladies 3rd’s (3) vs. (0) Sheffield Hallam 5th’s

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Slazenger Ladies 3rd’s hockey team were back to winning form when playing Sheffield Hallam 5 at home.
Slazengers looked formidable from the off, moving the ball confidently around the midfield area . Roxy Farris and Chelsea Artimage linked up really well down the right of the pitch creating numerous chances within the first five minutes. The first goal came from Roxy Farris with a superb strike just inside the D .
Sheffield tried to reply immediately with a break down the right, the ball was played across the pitch but was picked up well by Heather Bates, who cleared the ball up field to Jess Holland, Jess made a great driving run into the attacking half, utilising Elle Poskett and Katie Durrans. The ball was soon back into Sheffield’s D where Slazengers were awarded a short corner.
A fantastic injection from Jess Holland allowed Heather Bates to lay a lovely ball off to Julie Bacon, who put the ball straight through the goalkeeper’s legs to make Slazengers two up.
Sheffield made a few changes & were able to break down the middle, goal keeper Chloe Bates cleared their first attempt & Sheffield quickly switched the ball to the opposite side , Sheffield made another attempt on goal only to see Heather Bates make a great clearance from the line. This was to prove Sheffield’s closest attempt on goal.
The second half was dominated by Slazengers; the work rate of the whole team was second to none. Sophie Williams was awarded a well deserved man of the match for her tireless work in man marking one of Sheffield’s key players .There were numerous chances within the second half, Gemma Whittam positioned perfectly on the back post just missed getting her name on the score sheet, Roxy was denied by the post, & Sheffield’s defence managed to cut out a great attempt by Millie Crowther down the left wing.
Sheffield made scoring another goal difficult for Slazengers by defending in numbers, Slazengers were undeterred and their patience was eventually rewarded by yet another goal for Roxy Farris.
The final score was 3-0 to Slazengers.
From
16th October 2010, at Slazenger Sports Club; Horbury

Report: 02-10-2010 – Ladies 3rd’s (1) vs. (5) Horsforth 2nd’s

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Slazenger Ladies 3rd’s hockey team had their first home game of the season playing Horsforth.Slazengers started the game on good form, holding positions & moving the ball well around the field.

The first penalty corner was awarded to Slazengers within the first five minutes, Kate Durrans put in a well weighted pass to the top of the D where Jessica Lloyd had her first shot on goal narrowly miss.

Slazengers had the majority of ball possession & were unable to capitalise on this with a goal. Against the run of play, Horsforth broke down the left of the pitch & managed to score the first goal of the game.

Slazengers were undeterred & battled well; Heather Bates in midfield distributed some great passes out to forwards Julie Bacon & Lauren Fealy. A fantastic pass out to the left winger , Gemma Whittam, saw Gemma drive a great ball along the back line & then pick out Elle Poskett making her run into the top of the D, a great strike from Elle equalised the score to 1-1.

Shortly before half time Horsforth broke in numbers & scored a second.

A reshuffle at half time saw Jessica Holland move into midfield, Jessica made an immense solo run from the halfway line into the attacking D & had a first-rate shot on goal, Sally Thornton narrowly missed the slight deflection required to turn the ball goal bound.

Horsforth made a few substitutions which saw them become more involved in the game. With both sides working hard, the game was end to end. Chloe Bates made numerous saves however, Horsforth were able to score a third from a penalty corner.

Horsforth tried again to attack down the left wing; Millie Crowther was proving solid as right half & managed to dispossess Horsforth yet again. Although Slazengers played some of the finest hockey it wasn’t to be their day. Team captain Julie Finch, was delighted with the performance & discipline shown by Slazengers in the game & was pleased with how many positives could be taken from Slazengers performance.

Player of the match went to a well deserved Kate Durrans.

Final score 5 – 1 to Horsforth.
Slazenger Ladies 3rd XI (1) vs. (5) Horsforth 2nd XI.
(Sat 2nd Oct 2010, 3:00pm, Slazenger Hockey Club)

Report: 22-09-2007 – Ladies 3rd’s (2) vs (2) Acomb 2nd’s

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Slazengers started the game as they meant to go on and kept the ball in possession for most of the first half. 2 unlucky strikes by Ailish Hendry prevented Slazengers from scoring in the first half. Unfortunately Acomb took advantage of a break and scored once in open play then again from a short corner just before the half time whistle.

Second half was much better for Slazengers who prevented Acomb scoring again with some good defending from Julie Finch and great defensive play in the middle by Julie Bacon and Kerry Rolin. Slazengers worked as a team moving the ball up the pitch and scored their first goal from an open play shot be Fi Secker. Again Slazengers kept position of the ball and Helen Ramshaw scored from a short corner in the last 5 minutes of play.

A good result from Slazengers in their first game of the season. Player of the game went to Kerry Rolin who was by far the best player on the pitch.

Helen Ramshaw