The game began sluggishly with both teams making some good chances on goal. Slaz look confident on the ball with good holding play from Ben Graham feeding the ball off to the runners to break the D. But it was Ben Graham that topped one under the keeper to put Slaz 1 goal up, several further goal chances failed through good goal line saves from defenders. 25 minutes in, Jack Kitchen put in the second from a dipping short corner drag to the bottom right post. Dan Perry continued to break … [Read more...] about Report: 22-10-2011 – Mens 1st’s (2) vs. (1) Bradford 1st’s
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Report: 22-10-2011 – Ladies 3rds (2) vs. (2) Doncaster 4th’s
Slazenger’s ladies earned a 2-2 draw away against Doncaster 4th’s. Hannah field took the first push back of the game and Slazenger’s were in with a good chance of scoring the opening goal. The ball was pushed out to a waiting Jess Holland who darted through their line of defence and an attempt on goal came to no prevail when it went short of the post.Doncaster had some great attacks which made Slazenger’s defence Gemma Whittam and Julie Finch have some work to do. Stand in goal keeper Karen … [Read more...] about Report: 22-10-2011 – Ladies 3rds (2) vs. (2) Doncaster 4th’s
Report: 16-10-2011 – Girls U12’s Tournament
0-0 draw against Northallerton 2-0 win against Leeds 1-0 win against Halifax 3-0 loss against Ben Rhydding 2-0 loss against York The U12s girls had a productive day with a goalless draw against Northallerton, getting the ball high and creating pressure on it. Most play was in the Northallerton D but Selby/Slazengers ran out of time to convert to a win. Second game saw a sweep goal from Emily Quantrell after nice wide passing from Carys on the right wing, and a similar one from Chloe Hall … [Read more...] about Report: 16-10-2011 – Girls U12’s Tournament
Report: 16-10-2011 – Slazenger Boys U16′s Tournament (Pocklington)
A disappointing day for the Slazenger U16 Boys, which began with high hopes and some initial positive play. Due to Ben Rhydding not being able to raise a team, the boys were asked to play four matches on the trot at Pocklington, totalling 100 minutes hockey. While they persisted, the back to back matched took their toll. Slazenger (0) vs. (0) Harrogate A strong opening ten minutes against Harrogate showed some good passing interplay. Slaz took the game to their opponents and maintaining … [Read more...] about Report: 16-10-2011 – Slazenger Boys U16′s Tournament (Pocklington)
Report: 15-10-2011 – Mens 1st’s (4) vs. (3) Lincoln Roses 2nd’s
Slaz travelled away to Lincoln Roses 2nd team and after a hard fought game, came away with a fourth successive win, keeping them top of the table for another week. Slaz started out sluggish and paid the price for an unusual defensive error at the back. Lincoln capitalised on the effect and slotted in a second within in 10 min from the start. Slaz woke up and hard work from midfielders Jonny White, Mark Swindon and Simon Chamberlain pulled the team together, feeding Richard Tuddenham the ball … [Read more...] about Report: 15-10-2011 – Mens 1st’s (4) vs. (3) Lincoln Roses 2nd’s
