Slazenger
vs.
Sheffield Uni Bankers
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Squad
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Squad
Match Report
Travelling to Sheffield, Slaz Devs turned up to face a much older Sheffield side. Slaz got off to a great start, maintaining possession and fighting for every ball, their hard work paid off when Noah fired a ball into the D which Matthew calmly slotted away for Slazenger to take the lead with only 11 minutes played.
Sheffield came back strong, winning themselves a few short corners (one leading to John questioning the umpire and being repaid with a 2 minute break on the side-line), but Nikolai (calm and collected as always) made sure these opportunities weren’t converted. However, Sheffield kept the pressure on and despite some outstanding clearances from Nikolai eventually managed to find the equaliser.
Going into the second half both teams were fired up. Matthew, Cerys and Ruth managed to create a lot of space upfront but weren’t able to capitalise on the long balls being sent up the pitch.
In midfield, Izzy, Jess, Alistair and Jude held their positions out wide, working tirelessly to win the ball and drive up the pitch.
In the middle Noah and John read the game too good for Sheffield's liking at times, intercepting passes and distributing the ball around the pitch, with Noah running at/around/through Sheffield's adults for fun.
Katie (propping up the oldies in defence) prevented a lot of goal scoring opportunities and worked the ball up the pitch amazingly, supported by Harry who went out confidently to meet the attack and slow down Sheffield's gameplay.
Unfortunately with 10 minutes to go, an overload in the Slaz defensive D meant Sheffield took the lead. Slazenger didn’t give up but were unable to bring the score back level.
The team played well beyond their years and are an absolute credit to Slaz.
Specials mentioned to Alistair and Jude for the Devs debuts. Slaz’s future is looking very bright (green).
Player of the tournament went to Noah for a solid performance across the pitch.
Donut went to John for his green card after taking a tomahawk to his bum!
Squad
Match Report
Like many other teams the Slazenger Development had not played for many weeks, but it was not evident! The passing movement and support were outstanding. Shortly into the game Jess Lockwood charged down a defensive hit out, knocking the ball past the defender and put the ball neatly into the bottom corner! Both teams were evenly matched with Slazenger having most of the possession in the first and Sheffield Bankers in the second. Both teams came close to scoring several times but great defensive work and ninja keeping kept the visitors at bay, a thoroughly enjoyable game with Slazenger winning 1-0.
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