Slazengers mens 2nd team suffered back to back defeats for the first time this season eventually going down 3-1 at home to Sheffield University Bankers mens 5's. In recent games Slazengers have failed to create chances but rectified that in this game creating a number of opportunities only to lack the finishing touch. Bankers started the game on the front foot and took an early lead after dominating for much of the opening exchanges. Slazengers could have been forgiven for expecting the … [Read more...] about Report: 28-11-2015 – Mens 2nd’s (1) vs. (3) Sheffield University Bankers 5th’s
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Report: 21-11-2015 – Mens 1st’s (2) vs. (1) Lindum 2nd’s
The mens 1st team had a tough encounter with high flying Lindum 2nds, a strong physical team with a good run of form. Slaz started well brightly, with some good passing play and high pressing. However, Lindum defended well, and the game was well balanced for the first 20 minutes. It was Matthew Stacey who broke the deadlock, with a solo effort; breaking through the visitors defence and coolly slotting the ball past the keeper. This was followed up before the break with a penalty flick sealed by … [Read more...] about Report: 21-11-2015 – Mens 1st’s (2) vs. (1) Lindum 2nd’s
Report: 21-11-2015 – Mens 2nd’s (0) vs. (2) Acomb 1st’s
Slazengers mens 2nd team travelled to Acomb 1's on Saturday and went down 2-0 to a strong Acomb side. Acomb were very well organised and passed the ball round well meaning Slazengers found themselves chasing the game for long periods. Acomb went 1-0 up midway through the first half and although Slazengers created some chances, struggled to work the Acomb keeper. The 2nd half saw Slazengers press higher trying to chase the game but found themselves caught on the break on a number of occasions … [Read more...] about Report: 21-11-2015 – Mens 2nd’s (0) vs. (2) Acomb 1st’s
Report: 21-11-2015 – Mens 4th’s (5) vs. (1) Sheffield Hallam 8th’s
Slaz finally had a home game and entertained an experienced Sheffield Hallam side. With captain Danny Croxall sidelined due to injury and acting as coach, the slaz side had a higher amount of experience this week. The first half was very entertaining for spectators as the game was end to end. However no goals were scored in the first half. The 2nd half started well for slaz as centre midfielder Geoff Birkett took control of the game. Slaz had a range of goals with two penalty flicks from … [Read more...] about Report: 21-11-2015 – Mens 4th’s (5) vs. (1) Sheffield Hallam 8th’s
Report: 14-11-2015 – Mens 1st’s (4) vs. (0) Leeds 5th’s
Slazengers travelled to Leeds full of confidence after a victory over the top of the league the week before. Slazengers started very slow and was subject to a period of dominance from Leeds , Slazengers scored after a rare attack which lead to a short corner, converted by Richard Tuddenham. This put confidence in the Slazenger side and a further goal from Richard Tuddenham just before half time left Slaz in control. The second half was a much better from Slazengers where 2 further goals … [Read more...] about Report: 14-11-2015 – Mens 1st’s (4) vs. (0) Leeds 5th’s
