Slazenger
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Harrogate 2
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After a slip week, Slaz mens 1s hosted Harrogate at home on Halloween, hoping to avoid a spooky result befitting of the calendar.
And in unseasonably warm weather, Slaz stuttered throughout a disjointed first half. Slaz frankensteined together some decent chances, but neither managed to put any of them away. At half time it became clear this was going to be a game of few goals.
And after spells of good pressure in the second-half, Slaz finally took the first chance, going one-nil up when a well-worked short corner fell to Mark Swinden at the far post. And in a tight game, the first goal, like Dracula, sucked the life out of the opposition.
With the deadlock broken, Slaz made their further pressure pay through another penalty corner goal by Keith Leonard. Despite further pressure, and a number of promising counter-attacks, Slaz were unable to score again.
Special mentions go to Ben Jackson for an open-goal miss from a yard out that was scarier than anything you'd have seen trick-or-treating and keeper Andy Loftus for a frankly unprecedented third clean sheet before Christmas.
Rumour has it he hasn't stopped smiling since the final whistle...
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In an exhilarating performance on Saturday, Slazenger Hockey Club triumphed in their home match against Harrogate Hockey Club, finishing with an impressive 5-1 victory.
Displaying precise control and offensive prowess, Slazenger set about dismantling the Harrogate HC defence. The home team struck their initial goal minutes into the match, setting the tone for the rest of the game. Precision passes, effective teamwork, and tactical executions led to four more well-capitalised opportunities to bring the free-scoring tally to five.
Despite being under pressure for most of the match, Harrogate did manage to ripple the net once, denying a clean sheet for the home team. However, a resilient Slazenger defence largely denied them the final third, keeping Harrogate's scoring chances limited.
Looking ahead, Slazenger will hope to carry this momentum forward, and Harrogate will look to regroup and come back stronger in their next outing.
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The men's 1st's hosted travelling Harrogate 2nd's for a rearranged frozen game. A well battled match against a strong opponent saw the lead pass between the sides over the course of 70 minutes however, it was Danny Perry who sealed the game with a late goal.
Further goals came from James Swinden, Harry Gunning, and Chris Gascoigne.
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Slazenger first string donned their ski boots and goggles, and headed off to the frozen arctic wastelands of the north with compasses pointing to Harrogate. Battling hostile conditions and a skilful opposition, the team lost out 2-1, unfortunate not to come away with a share of the spoils.
The game was end-to-end, but it was Harrogate who netted a short corner first. Slaz fought the team back into the game, and in response James Swinden equalised.
Harrogate continued to battle, eventually netting a second. But the game wasn't over yet, the visitors continued to look for a way in. However, when a goal was dissallowed minutes before time, the deserved share of the points weren't forthcoming.
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Both teams were against blustery conditions which made running impossible at times but both teams got off to a good start and worked well to attack each other goal. In the first half Harrogate had the possession and the lead but Slaz had broken well against Harrogate and they had looked weak at the back but Slaz had been unable to pull the lead.
The second half Slaz had got the wind behind them and pushed on against Harrogate and pilled the pressure in their D. Slaz had a few good chances and got back equal with Harrogate. Soon after they took the lead again and Slaz pushed hard for the last 10 minutes but were unable to put the ball in the net despite a few short corners in the closing minutes.
Final score Harrogate 4, Slaz 3
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Slazenger went into this game on a good 3-3 result from the previous week. Harrogate got a early goal due to Slazenger lazy start but once they got onto thier stride Slazenger dominated possession with help from Mark Swinden and Captain Paul Wiper in midfield. the first goal came from some fluid build up play down the right and a nice finish from Will Copley .
Dan Perry got on the score sheet just before half time. Richard Tuddenham made it 3-1 with a delightful finish from the top of the D . Harrogate fought back and scored with 10 mins to go this made the end of the game very tight but Richard Tuddenham sealed the victory with once again another fine strike.
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This was an important clash with both teams keen to get enough points to clear the relegation points fight near the end of the season. Harrogate were a well drilled young side and looked to start on top. Slaz soon got their footing and created as much pressure on their defence too.
The pace was quick and looked good on both sides but Harrogate took the lead with a lovely deflection into the corner of the goal. Another followed in the same half. Slaz came back and fought for every ball and were able to pull another 2 back from Richard Tuddenham but Harrogate had already secured another goal.
Slaz kept the pressure on and Harrogate managed to keep the ball out to secure the 3 points. Dan Perry had a great game up front, James Cowden had a good game in net keeping slaz in the game, but man of match went to Isaac Fisher who commanded his inside left spot denying passage to all.
Final score: Slaz 2 Harrogate 3
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The game was quick passed and both sides created early chances, but within 15 minutes Harrogate took the lead. Before half time they got a deflection off a short corner and another one straight after leaving Slaz wondering what had happened in the first half with most of the possession and twice as many chances as Harrogate on target.
Slaz pushed on in the second half but were tiring faster than Harrogate and were caught on the break twice to leave Slaz looking at a 5 goal deficit. Harrogate got another back with 10 minutes left, Slaz continued to create chances time after time but couldn’t score until 5 minutes from the end, Slaz still then fired an open goal opportunity wide before the final whistle went.
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Slaz got off to another flying start with Mark Swindon and Paul Wiper creating havoc in the Harrogate midfield. Slaz looked really strong up front again with Dan Perry making some good runs and creating a groove in the pitch from the right half to the left wing!
Jack Kitchen got his wood out for the team in a return from studies showing he had not lost his skills. Slaz again put out a really good team performance and if not for great saves by the keeper and defender, Slaz would have been several up at half time.
Harrogate came back in the second half and looked like they might take the lead from one a piece, but man of match Jonathan White was like a brick wall in midfield and scored the winner 2 minutes from time for a final score of 2-1 to Slaz. Keeper James Cowden continued his great form and Robin Brearton gave a confident and disciplined display throughout.
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The game got off to a good tempo from both teams moving the ball around very well and creating good attacking chances early on. Both defences held off the final chances well. Adam Drake had a good solid game in defence. Harrogate took the lead in the first half with a successful short corner routine that found the side netting. Slaz fought back before the end of the first half to equalise form a short corner goal by Mark Swinden.
Man of the match Jimmy Swinden had a great game chasing down the opposition in their half and created numerous chances for himself, but was unable to capitalise but made good viewing for the spectators. Harrogate capitalised on further short corners making the score 3-1. The game was close and battled for until the final whistle, as it felt like a goal could have been coming at any time in the second half from the slaz forwards who continued to create good chances.
Robin Brearton and Matt Middleton both had excellent games against a good opposition and kept calm under pressure.
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Slazengers mens first team were looking to bounce back after a difficult start to the season against a Harrogate side who were also looking for their first win. It was however not to be for Slazengers after the injury curse which has left so many of their players out of action struck again. Captain Will Buckley and influencial playmaker Paul Wiper were both off injured inside the first 15 minutes, Wiper who took a blow on the ankle will hope to be back for next week, Buckley however with a broken hand will be out for somewhat longer.
The game itself started well for Slazengers with John Sykes battling well to give Slazengers the lead however when Ben Graham also went off injured at half time, Slazengers were really up against it. Harrogate drew level after the break before Jez Whawell gave Slaz the lead once again only for Harrogate to draw level shortly after. With Slazengers looking to press on for victory despite their depleted numbers, Harrogate were able to break away and score a couple of late goals for a 4-2 victory. Although this was a loss, Slazengers performance will give them confidence for the coming weeks but with 4 of their most influencial players injured at the moment, they will be hoping for some quick recoveries in the week to come.
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Slazenger men’s 1, returned to winning ways with a well deserved 7-4 victory away at Harrogate in a game that was a mix between great hockey and heavy challenges.
As usual, Slazenger found themselves a goal down early on but refused to let their heads go down and fired back quickly through Richard Hutchins with James Swinden giving them the lead shortly afterwards. Harrogate hit back but Hutchins’ second ensured Slazenger had the lead at the break.
The second half saw Slazenger reduced to 10 men on two occasions, the first saw Matt Birkett receive a harsh yellow for nothing more than an attempted challenge, the second Yellow was Jonny White with what can only be described as a blatant body check. Slazenger fought back well though and scored whilst short handed on both occasions.
James Swinden with his second, an excellent individual effort and Rich Whawell converting a well worked short corner routine. Harrogate fought well throughout and managed to pull a couple back but a Mark Swinden’s penalty flick and Rich Hutchins’ third made the game safe. James Swinden took the man of the match award with Mark Swinden close by with some excellent distribution from his own defensive line.
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Slazenger overcame a sluggish start and an early goal set-back to defeat Harrogate’s second string comprehensively.
Foundations for the victory were laid by the strong mid field work of Dave Kaye and Keith Whittle.
Whittle scored first from a short corner to equalise, Slazenger seemed in control but Harrogate hit back before half-time to trail just 3-2.
Slazenger finally gained full control midway through the second half and powered home.
Kev Windler finished with a hat trick in his debut game for Slazenger and centre-forward Mark Butel bagged a brace while captain Mark Swallow surged forward from the back to wrap up the scoring and beat his goals tally from last season.
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Wiper Sparks Super Slazenger Goal Rush
Slazenger firsts produced one of their finest performances of the Yorkshire League 2 season, scoring six second half goals to defeat visitors Harrogate 6-0.
Harrogate started well and were high on confidence following their 4-1-win over Wakefield 2nds the previous week. They were the better side for the first 15 minutes.
But Slazenger's dependable defence, the best in the league, held-firm with Swallow, Hutchinson, Lee and Bartholomew again outstanding. Slazenger brought on forward Wiper for a defender in the second half and his introduction sparked the goals rush.
Second-half scorers for Slazenger were Alec Gilston (2), Forman, Kaye (2) and Wiper. Slazenger make the short trip to College Grove this Saturday, 3pm.
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In-form Slazenger triumph to retain championship lead
Slazenger continued their fine Yorkshire League run with a 3-1 victory at Harrogate to stay top of the second division table. It took a wonder goal from Jonathan Wiper midway through the second half to really liven Slazenger up however. Webb and Butel added top-notch goals to seal victory. Harrogate had taken a deserved a one-goal lead in the first half. Slazenger entertain Wakefield on Saturday 1.30pm.
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Slazenger fail to ride storm
Slazenger plunged to defeat at the hands of Harrogate in this stormy division two encounter. Three visiting players were despatched to the sin-bin as Slazenger struggled to cope with a ken Harrogate side. Tim Carr narrowly missed an opportunity in the first quarter and Steve Wood shaved the post. Will Buckley had an excellent game and was deservedly awarded man-of-the-match. He produced some fine runs up the left-hand side of the pitch and was a constant threat. Harrogate's first goal came from a freak situation when all players stood still except the home side's attacker who put the ball past the unfortunate Hellam. The home side added two further goals in the closing stages to seal the game, but Slazenger can take heart from this performance. On Saturday, they entertain Huddersfield at Featherstone, 3pm.
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SLAZENGER IMPROVE, BUT FALTER
Luckless Slazenger failed to register the result their play deserved against a strong Harrogate side. The Horbury team came close on a number of occasions and hit the bar and uprights several times but in the end, were forced to take consolation from their improving form and the new-formed confidence of the younger players. With only one official umpire, it was difficult for the attackers so fully exploit the opponents defence, but Harrogate made the breakthrough midway through the opening half following a goalmouth scramble. Clearly stung, Slazenger moved up a gear and scored and excellent equaliser when Marcus Taylor ran down the right wing and slipped the ball through to Jonny wiper, who beat the goalkeeper and coolly slotted into an empty net.
Slazenger continued in the same vein after the re-start, but fell afoul of the umpires' refusal to award many somewhat justified penalty corners. The one they did earn produced a ""goal"" - only to be disallowed. Harrogate consequently snatched the victory their skipper later admitted they did not deserve from a dubious short corner. Slazenger who showed excellent supportive attacking play through the Taylor brothers, S Kaye and Graham Parker and solid tackling from Geoff Birkett, Andy Gommersal and Peruvian international Paddington Green will be hoping for better fortunes in their next league fixture against Bardsey tomorrow
