Firstly, Slazenger Hockey Club would like to take this opportunity to congratulate both Eleanor Townend and Amanda Sowerby for getting through to the next round of England over 50 trials and secondly would like to explain that due to the reorganisation of the North League, the ladies 1sts are now playing opponents for the second time this season which feels slightly wierd at this time of the year! So, back to the match report for this week - having lost the away game only a few weeks … [Read more...] about Report: 01-12-2012 – Ladies 1st’s (3) vs. (2) Rotherham 1st’s
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Report: 17-11-2012 – Ladies 1st’s (2) vs. (2) Huddersfield Dragons 1st’s
Slazengers were prepared in full for this weeks derby game against local rivals Huddersfield dragons. Huddersfield had a lucky start and was awarded a penalty flick in the first 10 minutes, later in the first half they scored another goal as a result of a short corner. However, Huddersfield could not match Slazengers in outfield play, and slazengers had dominated most of the game, we also had a goal disallowed. Slazengers continued to play our own game, driving strong on both sides of the … [Read more...] about Report: 17-11-2012 – Ladies 1st’s (2) vs. (2) Huddersfield Dragons 1st’s
Report: 17-11-2012 – Ladies 3rd’s (4) vs. (0) Colne Valley 2nd’s
Slazenger's 3rds took on Colne Valley at their new home Mirfield Free Grammer School and it was set to be an interesting battle. The first half was dominated by slazenger's with the defence working hard to keep Colne Valley out of the D. The midfield pushed the ball into slazenger's attacking D, but failed to convert. After the break, slazenger's were fired up and ready. Early in the second half Slazenger's won a penalty corner which Linda Stacey converted into a goal. The second goal came … [Read more...] about Report: 17-11-2012 – Ladies 3rd’s (4) vs. (0) Colne Valley 2nd’s
Report: 10-11-2012 – Ladies 1st’s (1) vs. (3) Boston Spa 1st’s
Slazengers were up against Boston spa this week, always a close game between the two teams, but this week Boston got the win. They scored a goal early in the first half, but Slazengers came back strong, with some excellent cross pitch passing by Katie Firth, but Slazengers just couldn't score despite some close chances from Sarah Cooper and Mandy Sowerby. Boston scored a second goal before half time, but shortly into the second half Mandy Sowerby scored a screamer, the ball flew passed the … [Read more...] about Report: 10-11-2012 – Ladies 1st’s (1) vs. (3) Boston Spa 1st’s
Report: 10-11-2012 – Ladies 3rd’s (1) vs. (1) Harrogate 5th’s
Slazenger's ladies 3rds took on Harrogate at slazenger's. With both teams equal on points, the prospect of the game was mouthwatering, and it didn't disappoint. The game was end to end with Slazenger's putting the ball into the D but failing to convert. Slazenger's maintained the pressure but were caught on the break early in the first half and Harrogate scored. Some half time words from inspirational new coach Hayley Wood were effective and slazenger's 3rds continues to defend well in the … [Read more...] about Report: 10-11-2012 – Ladies 3rd’s (1) vs. (1) Harrogate 5th’s
