Slazenger Hockey Club

Sheffield Bankers

Report: 28-11-2015 – Mens 2nd’s (1) vs. (3) Sheffield University Bankers 5th’s

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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 worst at that point but everyone upped their workrate and Slazengers began to get back into the game. A number of chances were created and the equalizer came through Ben Graham following a short corner. Bankers took the lead again before the break and Slazengers nearly equalized when Asad Baig got free only to see his powerful shot come back off the post.

The second half was played through a torrential downpour although it didn’t affect the game, both teams played good hockey but neither could find the goal they needed. Slazengers had a number of opportunities to equalize but couldn’t beat an in form Bankers keeper and it fell to Bankers to secure the points when Slazengers were caught up field and a quick breakaway sore Bankers find the net.

Ben Graham took the man of the match award for Slazengers who will look at bounce back next week against Leeds University.

Report: 07-11-2015 – Ladies 1st’s (2) vs. (5) Sheffield Uni Bankers 1st’s

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Slazengers Ladies 1’s travelled to Sheffield this weekend, to play the Uni Bankers side. Unfortunately, a win was not on the cards this week.

Despite taking the lead with a fantastic first time strike from Man of the Match Sue Hope, the Horbury side suffered a 5-2 loss.

Andrea Wallace and Donna Slack played great at the back despite the result, and Charlotte Gunn shares MOM with Hope.

Report: 10-10-2015 – Ladies 3rd’s (0) vs. (8) Sheffield Bankers 2nd’s

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Slazengers ladies 3’s faced tough opposition when they travelled to Sheffield Bankers on Saturday. Slazengers had a good first 20 minutes managing to hold their opponents to 1 goal lead. Sheffield Bankers passed the ball well and at half time Slaz were down 3-0. The 11 strong team were visibly exhausted and haribo were shared. In the second half Slazengers mounted some attacks but we’re pushed back by the very strong Sheffield squad of 16, who constantly had fresh legs on the pitch. The greens were pleased to hear the final whistle with the result being 8 – 0. It could have been worse but for the strong Slazengers defence, player of the match went to goalkeeper Gemma Wilson after some skilful saves.

Report: 14-02-2015 – Ladies 3rd’s (0) vs. (7) Sheffield Bankers 2nd’s

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The game started at a strong tempo, and Slazengers quickly recognised that they were to be in for a hard afternoon’s work against a well drilled University side. Top of the league Bankers scored four times in the first half.

Slazengers started the second half positively and managed to maintain the scoreline for the first 20 minutes with some excellent tackles by defenders Karen Bates and Julie finch. However Bankers managed to score another 3 goals. The deficit may have been larger if it was not for the excellent goal keeping skills demonstrated by player of the match Dana Clarke.

Report: 15-02-2014 – Mens 2nd’s (3) vs. (1) Shefffield Uni Bankers 6th’s

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Slazengers Mens 2nd team travelled to Sheffield Uni Bankers knowing that they were in for a tough game following some good results for Bankers in previous weeks. Bankers started the game well, passing the ball with confidence, attacking the Slazengers ‘d’ and creating chances. Part time goalkeer James Walker made some good saves early on but couldn’t do anything about a miss hit shot that looped over his glove to give Bankers the lead. Slazengers were determined to get back in the game and a strong attack down the right by Jake Barras saw him draw the keeper before squaring the ball. It was only a last ditch foul by Bankers that saved a goal, but rightly saw a penalty flick awarded. Ben Graham stepped foward to convert to ensure the scores were level at the break.

Bankers again started the 2nd half well and took the lead with another scrappy goal, Slazengers failed to clear when they should have allowing Bankers to score. It was up to Slazengers to raise their game which they did, another attack down the right proving to be decisive only this time it was Simon Randall who squared to Graham who grabbed his second. Slazengers were now getting on top and took the lead when a well worked short corner saw Ste Roberts convert. Bankers pressed for the equalizer but couldn’t make any inroads with Slazengers holding on for the win. Rowan Tejura took the man of the match award for Slazengers.