On Saturday, Slaz Ladies 2's met fellow title chasers Cleckheaton 1sts in a stormy encounter at the Southfield pitch. The teams battled through wind and rain, though it was the hosts who suffered a 5-3 reversal. Slaz started brightly, and within the first minute had scored the opener; Nez Rollinson sweeping the ball in after a series of fast flowing passes across the midfield. However, the lead was disappointingly short lived, with Cleckheaton returning the favour within a minute. … [Read more...] about Report: 03-12-2011 – Ladies 2nds (3) vs. (5) Cleckheaton 1st’s
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Report: 03-12-2011 – Ladies 1st’s (3) vs. (4) Durham Uni 3rd’s
Slazenger travelled to Durham University, where they faced a tough encounter with the top of the league team. Unfortunately, even with an impressive team performance, the came away 4-3 reversal. The opening 15 mins were balanced, with some strong attacking play from both sides, however Durham were the first to score. A series of fluid passes broke through the Slazenger ranks, leading to a close range shot on goal: 1-0 The visitors immediately went on the offensive, pressuring hard against … [Read more...] about Report: 03-12-2011 – Ladies 1st’s (3) vs. (4) Durham Uni 3rd’s
Report: 03-12-2011 – Mens 4th’s (Dev) (5) vs. (0) Huddersfield 7th’s
Slazengers 4’s, expected a strong performance against Huddersfield and didn’t fail to disappoint. From the first whistle they took control of the game and enjoyed the majority of the possession. In a strong team display, with some good attacking play from the midfield, most notably Tom Pitchforth, it was only a matter of time before the home team took the lead with two goals from winger Tim Hunter.This was quickly followed by a third goal from Matthew Stacey, scoring against his former … [Read more...] about Report: 03-12-2011 – Mens 4th’s (Dev) (5) vs. (0) Huddersfield 7th’s
Report: 03-12-2011 – Mens 3rd’s (2) vs. (2) Brigg 4th’s
Slazenger had a tough encounter away to Brigg 4th's. Having struggled to score all game, the team put 2 away in the final 10 minutes securing a draw. Slaz travelled away to a high flying Brigg team for their first encounter with the team this season, with only 11 men; no substitutes, with Paul Johnson and John Toon both carrying injuries. As the last game of the season, the team were looking for a good performance going into the Christmas break. The game started at a steady pace. Slaz made … [Read more...] about Report: 03-12-2011 – Mens 3rd’s (2) vs. (2) Brigg 4th’s
Report: 03-12-2011 – Mens 1st’s (2) vs. (5) Old Malton
On Saturday, Slazenger 1st's travelled away to Old Malton, though unfortunately came away with a loss. Slaz faced tough attacks from Old Malton early on though succeeded in soaked up the pressure. Moving out of their own 25 yard area, the team looked composed, pressuring the home team, and breaking up opposition play. However, early on the team began to crack and stop playing good flowing hockey. At this point, Old Malton piled on the pressure and drove men forward. Slaz failed to mark up … [Read more...] about Report: 03-12-2011 – Mens 1st’s (2) vs. (5) Old Malton
