Slazenger Mens 1st team continued on their push for promotion, with a 6-4 victory over Ben Rhydding 3rd's. However, Slazenger were not going to make it easy for themselves, alowing Ben Rhydding to score a 2 goal headstart early on. Ben Rhydding were a very well drilled side and deserved the lead. The deficit jerked slaz back into action, and they began the fightback, playing some of the best hockey of the season; defending well and moving the ball through midfield with speed and … [Read more...] about Report: 25-02-2012 – Mens 1st’s (6) vs. (4) Ben Rhydding 3rd’s
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Report: 25-02-2012 – Mens 3rd’s (10) vs. (0) Hull University 3rd’s
After their close defeat away to Hull University before christmas, the team were looking for a big win to put their promotion efforts back on track. with the squad back to full strength, this was duly delivered with a 10-0 victory over the visitors. Slazenger had not played a league match for a month, so were a little jittery in the first 5 minutes. However, they quickly settled in and returned to their quick passing style of hockey. It wasnt long before the home team were camped in the … [Read more...] about Report: 25-02-2012 – Mens 3rd’s (10) vs. (0) Hull University 3rd’s
Report: 25-02-2012 – Mens 4th’s (Dev) (4) vs. (0) Barnsley 2nd’s
Slazenger 4's lost their previous encounter against Barnsley so it was very encouraging that Slazengers started this match with a high tempo and built penetrating attacks from the start. Using both flanks, the home side managed to get behind the Barnsley defence several times before one of these attacks resulted in a goal when Harry Bullock fortuitously managed to reverse hit the ball into the far corner. The keeper was undone by the speed of the shot and was expecting something a little harder … [Read more...] about Report: 25-02-2012 – Mens 4th’s (Dev) (4) vs. (0) Barnsley 2nd’s
Report: 18-02-2012 – Mens 1st’s (4) vs. (3) Chapeltown 2nd’s
Slazenger Mens 1st's got off to a flying start, even with the 10:30 push back away at Chapeltown. Within 10 minutes, the team had secured the first goal, in what turned out to be a fast pivoting scoreline; with Slaz and Chapeltown fighinting for the upperhand. Slaz was unable to put in many of the good chances it created in the first half, with Chapeltown coming back strong to put two past the Slaz keeper, leaveing slaz to wondering what had happened. However, with the pressure on Slaz raised … [Read more...] about Report: 18-02-2012 – Mens 1st’s (4) vs. (3) Chapeltown 2nd’s
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
