Leeds Adel

Slazengers mens 2nd team recorded their second 1-1 draw in as many weeks on Saturday at home to Leeds. Slazengers will have been pleased with a much improved performance creating a number of chances throughout the game.

Jake Barras was excellent at centre forward with some strong play as was Matt Chilton on the right wing who created a number of chances. Leeds scored first against the run of play with Slazengers equalising before half time, their goal coming from Ste Roberts from a well worked short corner.

Both teams had chances in the 2nd half but nobody could convert with the game finishing 1-1.

Slazenger mens 1st’s hosted Adel 1sts on Saturday, expecting a tough encounter with the high flying top of the league side. However, it was the visitors who struggled, eventually being run out 4-2

It was the a quick, end to end game, with both sides playing some free flowing hockey. Slaz struck first, a 40 meter aerial from half back Phil Midgley found Ian Hedges, and while the keeper was out quick, blocking his shot, Richard Tuddenham followed up to get the opener. The team continued to press, with a second goal coming from a goal mouth scramble which Matt Stacey slotted away.

In the second half, Adel came out fast, looking to steal the initiative and indeed it was the visitors who struck back, quickest. Matt Stacey was there again however to counter it, with an aggressive solo effort, finishing on the reverse.

Adel continued to press, but Slazenger put in a huge effort to close out any attacking options. Paul Wiper, Isaac Fisher and Stacey held the midfield, along with hard work from the Slazenger defence and keeper Andy Loftus.

Tuddenham capitalised on a late Slaz break to score a fourth. In the dying seconds however, Adel won a penalty corner, and netted a consolation goal on the final whistle.

Slazenger 1sts travelled away to Leeds Met Uni to face off against Leeds Adel Carnegie 3rd’s. The pitch was recently relayed and provide a fast surface, to which Slazenger took to well. Some fast hockey from Slazenger showed intent, with fast darting attacks keeping Carnegie on the defensive.

Man of the match Dan Perry made quick work of the defence, flying down the wing and cutting into the D to shoot on goal. However, the defence was enough to prevent goals early on; an unispiring performance from the Horbury side were unable to capitalise on a weaker opposition. Richard Tuddenham had plenty of chances, but didnt pose a threat to good keeping until the last five minutes. Paul Wiper had a good game at right inner and commanded the attacking midfield. The home team were able to capitalise on some weak marking to find the net twice, however goals from Tuddenham and Wiper (2) secured the win.

Isaac Fisher had another good game with excellent ball skills and distribution. Slaz didn’t inspire and did just enough to win the game. A victory at the halfway point of the league lifts the team into 2nd place in the table.