On Saturday, Slaz Ladies 2's met fellow title chasers Cleckheaton 1sts in a stormy encounter at the Southfield pitch. The teams battled through wind and rain, though it was the hosts who suffered a 5-3 reversal. Slaz started brightly, and within the first minute had scored the opener; Nez Rollinson sweeping the ball in after a series of fast flowing passes across the midfield. However, the lead was disappointingly short lived, with Cleckheaton returning the favour within a minute. … [Read more...] about Report: 03-12-2011 – Ladies 2nds (3) vs. (5) Cleckheaton 1st’s
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Report: 03-12-2011 – Ladies 1st’s (3) vs. (4) Durham Uni 3rd’s
Slazenger travelled to Durham University, where they faced a tough encounter with the top of the league team. Unfortunately, even with an impressive team performance, the came away 4-3 reversal. The opening 15 mins were balanced, with some strong attacking play from both sides, however Durham were the first to score. A series of fluid passes broke through the Slazenger ranks, leading to a close range shot on goal: 1-0 The visitors immediately went on the offensive, pressuring hard against … [Read more...] about Report: 03-12-2011 – Ladies 1st’s (3) vs. (4) Durham Uni 3rd’s
Report: 26-11-2011 – Ladies 1st’s (1) vs. (5) Roseberry 1st’s
Slazenger went into Saturdays match looking to take their winning run into a 3rd week, only to suffer a 5-1 reversal to a clinical Roseberry side. Slaz started brightly, with some fast flowing hockey. Good build up play fed Sarah Cooper for several close efforts. However Slaz overcommitted, with roseberry braking fast, outnumbering the home teams back line and defeating the keeper. The second from Roseberry was equally as clinical. Another series of fast flowing passes opened space in the … [Read more...] about Report: 26-11-2011 – Ladies 1st’s (1) vs. (5) Roseberry 1st’s
Report: 26-11-2011 – Ladies 2nds (0) vs. (1) Doncaster Independent 1st’s
This match was always guaranteed to be a tough, physical encounter. Doncaster Independent attacked from the onset and put Slazengers immediately on the defensive, battling hard to clear the ball from their defensive 25 yard area. Jess Lloyd working fantastically at left defence and Lizzie Tunstall made some excellent saves in net. Sue Hope, Stacey Binns and Daisy Gee-Sanders worked hard in midfield, producing some brilliant runs, creating space in the centre of the park, and feeding the ball … [Read more...] about Report: 26-11-2011 – Ladies 2nds (0) vs. (1) Doncaster Independent 1st’s
Report: 19-11-2011 – Ladies 3rd’s (5) vs (4) Colne Valley
Slazenger Ladies 3rds enjoyed a hard fought 5-4 victory over Colne Valley in another high scoring game away from home. From the off, Slaz maintained strong pressure, and a well controlled defensive formation to contain theColneValleythreat. JessHolland(player of the match) produced some cutting runs down the wing, delivering several balls into the D with no repsone from the home team. Unfortunately, a strong attack co-ordinated by the hosts found a shot on goal, putting them 1-0 … [Read more...] about Report: 19-11-2011 – Ladies 3rd’s (5) vs (4) Colne Valley
