The ladies 4th team travelled for a floodlit game to York. It was an evenly matched start, till York managed to take control and kept Slaz on the defensive. Due to some brilliant saves from 'Player of the Match' GK Chloe Bates, Slaz stayed in the game . But after yet another short corner, York were able to net the rebound. Slaz stayed strong after that and created a good chance for Alice Gascoigne, which was well saved. York got the upper hand for the rest of the first half, but with both … [Read more...] about Report: 10-11-2012 – Ladies 4th’s (0) vs. (3) York 6th’s
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Report: 03-11-2012 – Ladies 1st’s (0) vs. (2) Rotherham 1st’s
Slazenger travelled to Rotherham expecting a hard game but seemed to make it hard for themselves in the first half. Although they didn't allow Rotherham much space for them to settle into their formation, Slaz never really looked like they were going to score. Rotherham were the first to put the ball in the back of the net after being denied several times with some excellent defensive play. Goalkeeper Eleanor Townend again made some fine saves to keep Slaz in the game, however despite pressure … [Read more...] about Report: 03-11-2012 – Ladies 1st’s (0) vs. (2) Rotherham 1st’s
Report: 03-11-2012 – Ladies 2nd’s (0) vs. (3) L.A.Carnegie 3rd’s
After a losing streak, tactical mastermind coach Jonny White had come up with the perfect solution to Slazenger's problems. Today was the day to try the coach's new formation; with captain Nez switching to her new role, leading the team from a centre forward position. From the start Slaz where switched on like light bulbs and causing Adel problems; who had spent their warm up time sat in the changing rooms rather than on the pitch. There was some excellent passing, including several … [Read more...] about Report: 03-11-2012 – Ladies 2nd’s (0) vs. (3) L.A.Carnegie 3rd’s
Report: 03-11-2012 – Ladies 3rd’s (3) vs. (3) York University 2nd’s
The ladies 3rd string travelled away to York, and came away with a hard fought & well earned draw. The game was an end to end affair, with periods of extended pressure from both sides. Goal scorers were Justine Birkett, who bagged a brace, and Claire Dunstan who bagged the third. Naomi Horsley picked up man of the match for an outstanding contribution in midfield. … [Read more...] about Report: 03-11-2012 – Ladies 3rd’s (3) vs. (3) York University 2nd’s
Report: 27-10-2012 – Ladies 1st’s (2) vs. (2) Leeds 1st’s
Slazenger were already preparing themselves for a hard game against Leeds who arrived in Horbury with a 3 game unbeaten record and sitting top of the League. It was soon re-enforced that that this was not going to be an easy match for Slaz unlike the previous week! Slaz and Leeds seemed quite evenly matched in the first half with both teams getting close to scoring a couple of times, however Leeds managed to find the back of the net first. Slaz fought hard to regain the ground and soon … [Read more...] about Report: 27-10-2012 – Ladies 1st’s (2) vs. (2) Leeds 1st’s
