Slazenger Men’s 2nd Team travelled to Lincoln Roses 4s and came away with a well-fought draw. Slaz travelled without some key players but still produced a great team performance to earn their first point since Christmas. It was Lincoln who scored the first goal of the match from an attack that came just after Slaz had missed opportunities to go ahead themselves. By the end of the first half the score remained 1-0 but both teams had created chances to but not taken them. Slaz started the … [Read more...] about Report: 03-03-2012 – Mens 2nd’s (2) vs. (2) Lincoln Roses 4th’s
Lincoln Roses
Report: 11-02-2012 – Mens 1st’s (5) vs. (3) Lincoln Roses 2nd’s
After doubt whether the pitch would be fit to play, the sun had thawed it by lunch time, and the game was on. Slazenger had a good start and had several early chances against the Lincoln side, but Lincoln had come for a win. Pushing hard, it was the visitors who secured an early. Slaz fought back and drove at the Lincoln defence, putting 2 goals in within the following 5 minutes. The home team continued to have a strong first half, settling into the game with some great movement and … [Read more...] about Report: 11-02-2012 – Mens 1st’s (5) vs. (3) Lincoln Roses 2nd’s
Report: 28-01-2012 – Ladies 3rd’s (0) vs (4) Lincoln Roses 1st’s
Slazenger's ladies 3rd team battled hard against high flying Lincoln (University( Roses, to no avail. The newcomers to the Yorkshire leagues were fast paced and skillful, but slaz stood firm for 20 mins, playing with three at the back. The team worked hard for each other but the deadlock was eventually broken by Lincoln as the pressure proved too much, and the defences were broken. Keeper Chloe Bates made some excellent saves and the midfield worked tirelessly to get back into the game. … [Read more...] about Report: 28-01-2012 – Ladies 3rd’s (0) vs (4) Lincoln Roses 1st’s
Report: 19-11-2011 – Mens 2nd’s (3) vs. (2) Lincoln Roses 4th’s
Slazenger Men’s 2nd Team won at home 3-2 against a ten man Lincoln Roses 4th team. With Slaz beating Lincoln Roses 3rd team convincingly earlier in the season this looked like it was going to be an easy match for slaz, but it was quite the opposite. Lincoln seemed to be up for the match, Slaz looked sluggish and it showed from the start with Lincoln scoring. Slazenger keeper Giles Field saved the shot but with the sun in his eyes he didn’t see the ball fall and it trickled over the line. This … [Read more...] about Report: 19-11-2011 – Mens 2nd’s (3) vs. (2) Lincoln Roses 4th’s
Report: 15-10-2011 – Mens 1st’s (4) vs. (3) Lincoln Roses 2nd’s
Slaz travelled away to Lincoln Roses 2nd team and after a hard fought game, came away with a fourth successive win, keeping them top of the table for another week. Slaz started out sluggish and paid the price for an unusual defensive error at the back. Lincoln capitalised on the effect and slotted in a second within in 10 min from the start. Slaz woke up and hard work from midfielders Jonny White, Mark Swindon and Simon Chamberlain pulled the team together, feeding Richard Tuddenham the ball … [Read more...] about Report: 15-10-2011 – Mens 1st’s (4) vs. (3) Lincoln Roses 2nd’s
