Slazenger Mens 2nds put an end to a historic undefeated run at Lincoln Roses 3rd's. The team had been undefeated at home for 7 years, and with Slaz travelling out to Lincoln with a bare 11, things did not look promising. However, the visitors got to stuck in; Byron Dean opened the scoring. A strike from right wing Matthew Stacey was saved by the keeper, only for the Dean to pick up the rebound and slot it home. Slaz continued the pressure, however it was left-back Mark Swallow who scored … [Read more...] about Report: 03-11-2012 – Mens 2nd’s (2) vs. (1) Lincoln Roses 3rd’s
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Report: 03-11-2012 – Mens 3rd’s (1) vs. (2) Lincoln 2nd’s
Slazenger Men's 3's unbeaten start to the season came to an abrupt end with a 2-1 defeat to visitors Lincoln. The visitors started much more brightly with more energy and greater intent when in possession. Despite wanting to start the match retaining possession and looking to build attacks down the flanks, the home side time and again gave the ball away cheaply and had to work very hard to get it back. Slazenger's were often overrun in midfield despite Aidan Hopkinson and Ste Robert's … [Read more...] about Report: 03-11-2012 – Mens 3rd’s (1) vs. (2) Lincoln 2nd’s
Report: 03-11-2012 – Mens 4th’s (1) vs. (0) Rotherham 4th’s
Mens 4th team travelled away to Rotherham for their first game of the weekend. Slaz travelled with a slightly weakened side, with several missing members. However the biggest problem proved not to be the lack of numbers, but some impressive goalkeeping from the opposition keeper. Slaz's young team played some good linking hockey, but the game was very open, with frequent exchanges of the ball, and attacks at both ends. Captain Giles Field pulled off some impressive saves, keeping the game … [Read more...] about Report: 03-11-2012 – Mens 4th’s (1) vs. (0) Rotherham 4th’s
Report: 04-11-2012 – Mens 4th’s (5) vs. (0) Hull University 3rd’s
In the second game of the weekend, Slazengers 4th's faced off against Hull University 3rd's. Slazengers started with simple play, short quick passes and put great pressure on Hulls defence. James "Moog" Walker opened the scoring, slipped the ball under the keeper. Nobody not even the goalie realised the ball was in the back of the net until they saw Moog skipping away with a one arm in the air, celebrating. At half time the score was 1-0 to Slaz. After a quick team talk from the captain, … [Read more...] about Report: 04-11-2012 – Mens 4th’s (5) vs. (0) Hull University 3rd’s
Report: 03-11-2012 – Ladies 1st’s (0) vs. (2) Rotherham 1st’s
Slazenger travelled to Rotherham expecting a hard game but seemed to make it hard for themselves in the first half. Although they didn't allow Rotherham much space for them to settle into their formation, Slaz never really looked like they were going to score. Rotherham were the first to put the ball in the back of the net after being denied several times with some excellent defensive play. Goalkeeper Eleanor Townend again made some fine saves to keep Slaz in the game, however despite pressure … [Read more...] about Report: 03-11-2012 – Ladies 1st’s (0) vs. (2) Rotherham 1st’s
