Slazenger mens 1st's went into their final game of the season knowing that a win would secure their promotion ambitions, making it unlikely to be stopped by the chasing teams. Unfortunately, they could only take a tough 3-3 draw. A depleted slaz team (including a missing Captain Will Buckley) took to the field, though struggled to make the impact they desired. The game was closely matched, with Slaz struggling to get their head in the game. Their usual fast attacking style was stifled by some … [Read more...] about Report: 24-03-2012 – Mens 1st’s (3) vs. (3) L.A.Carnegie 3rd’s
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Report: 24-03-2012 – Mens 2nd’s (3) vs. (4) Sheffield Bankers 7th’s
Slazenger men’s 2nd team travelled to Sheffield university bankers 7s this weekend and narrowly lost 4-3. Slaz did start sluggishly and were soon behind from a well-worked Sheffield gaol. This did make Slaz come to life after going behind and were soon the stronger team creating chances and were back on level term with a goal from Ben Graham. Not long after Sheffield were back in front, but Slaz reacted well and man of the match Anwar Al-Khaili scored twice for Slaz to lead at half … [Read more...] about Report: 24-03-2012 – Mens 2nd’s (3) vs. (4) Sheffield Bankers 7th’s
Report: 24-03-2012 – Mens 3rd’s (2) vs. (1) Sheffield Uni Bankers 8th’s
Slazenger's couldn't have started their game against Sheffield Bankers any better with debutant Matthew Stacey neatly converting a goal scoring opportunity into the opposition goal in the 1st minute. There were several other chances for the home side to increase their lead in the early part of the game, but Slazengers were wasteful in front of goal and the score remained 1-0. Sheffield slowly dragged themselves back into the game by continually pressing the home side and looking to counter … [Read more...] about Report: 24-03-2012 – Mens 3rd’s (2) vs. (1) Sheffield Uni Bankers 8th’s
Report: 17-03-2012 – Mens 1st’s (2) vs. (4) Old Malton 1st’s
Slazenger Mens 1st's met fellow title chasers Old Malton in an important promotion game. Unfortunately they went down 4-1 to a well drilled if physical Old Malton side. Slaz started well, with some flowing passing and high workrate. However, this fell away after 10 minutes and the teams looked closely matched. Slaz pressed on occasion, but the visitors was just as dangerous on the break. Slaz scored first, with an individual effort from man of the match Mark Swinden carrying the ball haf the … [Read more...] about Report: 17-03-2012 – Mens 1st’s (2) vs. (4) Old Malton 1st’s
Report: 18-03-2012 – Mens 2nd’s (5) vs. (2) Leeds 5th’s
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
