Slazenger 3's returned to action in Yorkshire division 5 south, after their Christmas break, with a competitive 3-2 victory over strong opposition in Leeds 6's. The first half was very even with both sides having chances to score. But for some resolute defending, the game had remained scoreless well into the first half. The opposition drew first blood when under pressure defender Alex Calderley turned a well drilled shot accidentally into his own net. Slazengers remained upbeat and it … [Read more...] about Report: 04-01-2014 – Mens 3rd’s (3) vs. (2) Leeds 6th’s
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Report: 14-12-2013 – Mens 1st’s (7) vs. (3) Sheffield Bankers 3rd’s
Slaz got off to a flying start and shifted the ball round well. Dan Perry made quick work of the left back and created lots of chances round the back, on several occasions the ball flying past the far post. But again the opposition took the lead from an interception at the back. Slaz kept going and soon Richard Tuddenham had warmed up his swing and got one. Paul Wiper and Mark Swindon dominated the attacking quarter and punished the bankers midfield. Edward Richardson was able to increase … [Read more...] about Report: 14-12-2013 – Mens 1st’s (7) vs. (3) Sheffield Bankers 3rd’s
Report: 14-12-2013 – Mens 3rd’s (3) vs. (5) Lincoln 2nd’s
Slazenger 3's last game of 2013 saw them play a Lincoln Roses team lying second in the league and it was soon apparent to the Horbury side why they are so high in the table. The opposition were very quick and skillful on the counter attack. They were naturally full of confidence and played with great freedom. Slazengers looked sluggish in comparison and were slow to get going. The home side were lucky not to conceded very early in the game as Lincoln tore through the opposition several times. … [Read more...] about Report: 14-12-2013 – Mens 3rd’s (3) vs. (5) Lincoln 2nd’s
Report: 07-12-2013 – Mens 1st’s (2) vs. (3) Kingston Upon Hull 1st’s
Slaz were slipping up early on but kept in the game and created lots of chances in the first half, but due to misfortune and some great saves Kingston were in the lead at half time. Slaz failed to challenge the ball when not in possession and Kingston made their few chances count. Slaz did hold the ball well and had most of the possession for the entire game and in the second half were in the opposition half, but always looked short of scoring. Slaz failed to have the spark they have had … [Read more...] about Report: 07-12-2013 – Mens 1st’s (2) vs. (3) Kingston Upon Hull 1st’s
Report: 07-12-2013 – Mens 2nd’s (3) vs. (2) Sheff. Uni Bankers 6th’s
Slazengers Mens 2nd team completed their pre-christmas fixures with a 3-2 home win against Sheffield Uni Bankers 6ths. To coin a phrase, this was a game of 2 halves with Slazengers leading 3-0 at half time only for Bankers to bounce back in the 2nd half. The first half comprised of Slazengers playing excellent hockey, passing the ball well, using the space and stretching Bankers at every opportunity. The deserved breakthrough came when Paul Johnson drove home a penalty corner. Slazengers … [Read more...] about Report: 07-12-2013 – Mens 2nd’s (3) vs. (2) Sheff. Uni Bankers 6th’s
