Slazenger
vs.
Ben Rhydding 6
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Match Report
Slazengers faced a tough encounter against Ben Rhydding in the Men's League Cup D final at Harrogate. The Horbury side made the better start, despite playing into a strong headwind, they created several chances without ever really worrying the goalkeeper. The midfielders worked hard to close down space for the opposition and to free up the wingers Dan Levitt and Darren Buttery who made good progress along the flanks. Who both managed to get some crosses into strikers James Walker and Jack Mumford.
Ben Rhydding were limited in the main to speculative passes and were continually pressed back, on the few occasions they did pose a threat centre halves Tony Walker and Paul Johnson dealt with it with great composure.
Slazengers finally capitalised on all their pressure when Jack Mumford broke through the opposition defence and slotted past the keeper.
Despite further pressure the score remained 1-0 at half time.
The second half was a much closer affair with Slazengers not playing with their earlier fluidity, the opposition upping their energy levels and being a lot more competitive. Slazengers didn't help themselves by playing straight down the middle and not marking players as closely as they should.
It was no surprise when Ben Rhydding equalised from a penalty corner and put the cup final back in the balance for the remaining 20 mins. It was now that the Horbury team showed their character in what was becoming a tense and physical encounter. They dragged themselves back into the game with several swift counter attacks and with 5 minutes remaining forward Andy Birkett managed to sweep the ball home, whilst lying on the ground after the opposition keeper had blocked the original shot.
It was just a matter of seeing out the few remaining minutes and taking the trophy. Final score 2-1 to Slazengers.
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Match Report
Slazenger 3rds won a close fought encounter against Ben Rhydding VI 2-1 in an even game with both sides filled with young talents.
Slazenger goals came from Martin Lofthouse and Simon Miller. Thomas Penistone made some good saves in Slazenger goal and Richard Hepworth had another good game in defence.
