Two early goals in the first and a late second half goal ensured a victory for Wakefield against local rivals Slazenger who struggled to come to terms with the water based surface at college grove. Wakefield coach Ian Batty was able to pick from a full strength squad, which was telling in the performance.Crucial to the game was the battle for middle of the park, which was influenced throughout by Wakefield's duo of Chris Gregg and Alfonso Gomez-Acebo, supported by sweeper Dave Farrar. As … [Read more...] about Report: 24-01-2004 – Mens 1st’s (0) vs (3) Wakefield 1st’s
Wakefield
Report: 22-11-2003 – Ladies 1st’s (4) vs (1) Wakfield 1st’s
Wakefield Ladies were unable to build on their first win of the season. Facing a Slazenger's team who they had previously beaten 3-0 in a preseason game the result was not to be repeated. From the start, Slazenger dominated the game with their effective midfield play causing Wakefield endless problems and within the first five minutes the confident visitors opened the scoring with a decisive strike past Sarah Wood in goal. From the restart, Wakefield remained positive, but desipte the … [Read more...] about Report: 22-11-2003 – Ladies 1st’s (4) vs (1) Wakfield 1st’s
Report: 08-03-2003 – Ladies 2nd’s (3) vs (0) Wakefield 4th’s
Wakefield Ladies fourths visited local rivals Slazenger 2nds on Saturday hoping to at least come away with a share of the spoils, but in fact were beaten 3-0. Although both sides had the opportunities neither managed to score in the first half and the second period followed the same pattern with Slazenger again attacking strongly. The deadlock was broken after another attack was initially blocket, with a well-struck shot from the edge of the D. Wakefield's youngsters never gave up, well … [Read more...] about Report: 08-03-2003 – Ladies 2nd’s (3) vs (0) Wakefield 4th’s
Report: 26-10-2002 – Mens 4th’s (1) vs. (0) Wakefield 4th’s
THE fourth string grabbed a last gasp victory over Wakefield with a penalty. It was a case of lightening striking twice for unlucky Wakefield, who fell foul of a late goal. John Sykes fired home the spot kick, which had been awarded for a clumsy tackle from behind in the dying stages of the game. Wakefield had five players out and had to draft people in right up to the last minute Slazenger had dominated the game for long periods before Syke's crucial penalty on Saturday afternoon. … [Read more...] about Report: 26-10-2002 – Mens 4th’s (1) vs. (0) Wakefield 4th’s
Report: 19-10-2002 – Mens 2nd’s (2) vs. (1) Wakefield 3rd’s
Andy Foreman struck twice as Slazenger Seconds came from behind to beat local rivals Wakefield Thirds 2-1 and maintain their 100 percent record. Slazenger went 1-0 down from a short corner but they then held firm thanks largely to Bob wood in their defence. But then Foreman discovered his goal-scoring touch to secure maximum points. … [Read more...] about Report: 19-10-2002 – Mens 2nd’s (2) vs. (1) Wakefield 3rd’s
