The second match was a 5-2 win on Sunday home to Leeds 5's. The win was a reward for an excellent team performance against a team pushing for promotion. Leeds started the match strongly and were soon ahead, Slaz reacted well and midway through the first half slaz were back level through a goal from Ben Graham. After the break both teams were pushing for the win and slaz scored twice with goals from Simon Randall and Neil Crouch. Leeds got themselves back into the game with another goal … [Read more...] about Report: 18-03-2012 – Mens 2nd’s (5) vs. (2) Leeds 5th’s
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Report: 10-03-2012 – Mens 1st’s (1) vs. (1) Leeds 3rd’s
This was Slaz’s biggest game of the season, and Slaz were ready for it. Leeds are a well drilled side and with a win could have a good chance for promotion. Slaz got the toss and started with possession. They whizzed the ball round the pitch keeping it away from the Leeds press for 5 min, which was lovely to see compared to Slaz’s usual starting 10 min. Slaz played good hockey for the first half and went one goal up through Richard Tuddenham. Good attacking play was seen from both … [Read more...] about Report: 10-03-2012 – Mens 1st’s (1) vs. (1) Leeds 3rd’s
Report: 10-03-2012 – Mens 3rd’s (5) vs. (1) Leeds 7th’s
Slazenger 3's went into the weekends match, anticipating a tough encounter and knowing that a win would be a boon to their promotion capaign; The previous (away) leg had resulted in a goalless draw. Slaz started jittery though at pace; fielding their usual formation, with the addition of newcomer Dave Gascoigne, the team looked stable and in control. The horbury team attacked quickly, and put pressue on the Leeds back line. However, the curse of the 3rds continued, being unable to convert to … [Read more...] about Report: 10-03-2012 – Mens 3rd’s (5) vs. (1) Leeds 7th’s
Report: 22-01-2012 – Boys U10’s
Slazenger's up and coming superstars - the boys U10's continue a strong run of form against some of the toughest opposition so far..... Slazenger (0) v (0) Driffield Slazenger have faced Driffield on numerous occasions this season, and yet again were up against a team with players at the top end of the age range. Missing regular centre forward Owen Bland, Slazenger were slow to find their feet and spent the majority of the match defending. Several short corners were earned by Driffield but … [Read more...] about Report: 22-01-2012 – Boys U10’s
Report: 21-01-2012 – Ladies 2nds (3) vs. (0) Leeds 3rd’s
Slazengers Ladies 2nds continue their fight for promotion, with an important win which keeps them in contention. 2nd place in the league is now contested by Slaz and 3 other teams, with only 1 point seperating them all. Slaz had a steady start to the game, though came through with a 3-0 win. Daisy Gee-Sanders scored the opener, with Sue Hope securing a brace to wrap up proceedings. The 2nds will hope to keep the wins coming with a trip to Driffield 3rd's next week. … [Read more...] about Report: 21-01-2012 – Ladies 2nds (3) vs. (0) Leeds 3rd’s
