by Slazenger HC
Slazenger fifths finally found their form to delight the home crowd. They beat Halifax 8-2.
Lapses in concentration allowed the visitors to score twice very much against the run of play.
Slazenger scoreres were Pat Rivers, Paul Whitham, Haydn Foster (2), Richard O’Shea (2) and man of the match Richard Baker (2).
by Slazenger HC
Slazenger fifths were nothing short of apalling at Huddersfield Sevenths. They crashed 7-2.
The two consolation goals were scored by Rob Halliwell and Robert Stevens.
Man of the Match went to Simon Hurley for his non-stop effort.
Slazenger fifths entertain Normanby Park on Saturday, push back 4:30pm
by Slazenger HC
Slazenger fifths edged a competitive away fixture over Acomb fourth string.
Patrick Rivers goal five minutes from time after Haydn Foster had beaten the entire Acomb defence with some outstanding stick skill clinched it for the visitors.
Slazenger goalkeeper Jim Heller was named man of the match for a magnificent performance that included a string of vital saves.
Foster, Rivers, Lock and Barron also impressed.
by Slazenger HC
Slazenger fifths opened their Yorkshire League campaign with a 6-2 success over Halifax fourths.
Slazenger led 3-1 at half-time but Halifax improved dramatically after the break. A pinched fourth, however, set Slazenger back on track but they still had to find that extra gear to kill off determined opposition.
Scorers were Foster (2), Rivers (2), O’Shea and Baker.
by Slazenger HC
Slazenger fifths found their opening league fixture on grass tough going, And, despite scoring five goals, eventually went down 8-5 to hosts Ben Rhydding 8th’s.
Slazenger trailed 4-1 at half-time but rallied to draw level at 4-4 before finally giving second best to their hosts.
Scorers were Haydn Foster (2), Gavin Kaye, Richard O’Shea and Paul Whitham. Man of the match was debutant Anwar Al-Khaili.
Slazenger are at home to Halifax (on astroturf) on Saturday, 3pm push back.
