Slazenger men’s 2nd team travelled to Leeds 5th looking to follow up last weeks result with another win, but were beaten 4-2. The score line was not a fair reflection of how close the match was. From the start it was end-to-end hockey with both teams creating chances but Leeds took the lead through a well-worked team goal. It was not long however before slaz equalised. Neil Crouch ran through from midfield to the top of the ‘D’ and hit the ball for Simon Randall to tap in at the post. The … [Read more...] about Report: 08-10-2011 – Mens 2nd’s (2) vs. (4) Leeds 5th’s
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Report: 09-04-2011 – Ladies 3rd’s (7) vs (0) Leeds 4th’s
Slazengers ladies thirds were determined to end the season on a high & carry on the winning format from the previous games. They started positively from the off & really took the game to Leeds who were then forced into playing a defensive line-up. Slazengers were pressing for the first goal & did not have to wait long for Rebecca Jessop to strike a great ball from just inside the D to get her name first on the score sheet. The Leeds goalkeeper was kept busy & was forced to make … [Read more...] about Report: 09-04-2011 – Ladies 3rd’s (7) vs (0) Leeds 4th’s
Report: 26-03-2011 – Mens 3rd’s (1) vs (4) Leeds 7th’s
A weakened Slazenger 3rd team struggled against visitors Leeds, starting slowly and never really picking up the pace during the first half. Their cause wasn't helped when Steve Johnson had to leave the field, injured by one of his own team mates. Despite a lot of effort, the home team could not get hold off the ball and consequently failed to have any decent possession. The home side were lucky to be only 1-0 down at half-time. The second half started a little better, with debutant and man … [Read more...] about Report: 26-03-2011 – Mens 3rd’s (1) vs (4) Leeds 7th’s
Report: 26-02-2011 – Mens 1st’s (1) vs (2) Leeds 3rd’s
Slazengers mens first team travelled to Leeds hoping to make it four wins out of four but came away with nothing having gone down 2-1 to a well disciplined Leeds side. Leeds started brightly and took the lead early on after converting a short corner. Slazengers settled into the game and although they had plenty of possession, struggled to play the final ball or get a good shot on target and in the end didn't really make the Leeds keeper work too hard.A change in formation at half time meant … [Read more...] about Report: 26-02-2011 – Mens 1st’s (1) vs (2) Leeds 3rd’s
Report: 12-02-2011 – Ladies 1st’s (4) vs (0) Leeds 1st’s
Slazengers knew that this would be a tight game with Leeds in the top half of the table and with them being a very physical side. Slazengers pressed the Leeds defence from the off with a few near misses with Ailish Hendry hitting the post from a very skilful Tomohawk reverse. Sarah Cooper managed to connect with the rebound from the post and slotted it past the Leeds goal keeper. Slazengers kept the pressure on knowing the One goal couldn’t secure the victory and Mandy Sowerby struck from the … [Read more...] about Report: 12-02-2011 – Ladies 1st’s (4) vs (0) Leeds 1st’s
