Slaz mens 3's had no regular league fixture on Saturday, so played their Sunday cup fixture instead. Their opposition, Brigg 4's had been defeated in the league 7-0 already, so Slaz were hoping to equal their previous result. Brigg's recently laid pitch delivered quick ball movement, however, it also led to the ball bouncing and bobbling, making for fast, if slightly unpredictable behaviour. The first few minutes were evenly matched with both teams adjusting to the surface and finding … [Read more...] about Report: 27-10-2012 – Mens 3rd’s (7) vs. (0) Brigg 4’s
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Report: 27-10-2012 – Ladies 1st’s (2) vs. (2) Leeds 1st’s
Slazenger were already preparing themselves for a hard game against Leeds who arrived in Horbury with a 3 game unbeaten record and sitting top of the League. It was soon re-enforced that that this was not going to be an easy match for Slaz unlike the previous week! Slaz and Leeds seemed quite evenly matched in the first half with both teams getting close to scoring a couple of times, however Leeds managed to find the back of the net first. Slaz fought hard to regain the ground and soon … [Read more...] about Report: 27-10-2012 – Ladies 1st’s (2) vs. (2) Leeds 1st’s
Report: 27-10-2012 -Ladies 4th’s (Dev) (1) vs. (1) City of York 6th’s
The Ladies development team played their first home game of this season against City of York 6. With the lots of support both on and off the field for the Slazenger’s youngsters, the start was evenly matched with neither team taking control. City of York scored on 11 min, this was followed by a period of good pressure from the home team which resulted in a penalty corner. But the quick York defence stopped an attempt at goal. A further 10 min of good play from Slazenger resulted in more penalty … [Read more...] about Report: 27-10-2012 -Ladies 4th’s (Dev) (1) vs. (1) City of York 6th’s
Report: 20-10-2012 – Mens 1st’s (2) vs. (5) Normanby Park
Slaz were off to a poor start with Normanby Park pressuring the defence and causing two early mistakes leaving slaz trailing by 2 goals to nill. But slaz knew they were well in the game still getting a hold of their possession and distributing the ball well. Slaz dominated the rest of the first half but struggled to break the Normanby goal line. Slaz were able to pull a goal back thanks to striker Richard Tuddenham. The second half slaz pressured on but were tiring and Normanby Park. … [Read more...] about Report: 20-10-2012 – Mens 1st’s (2) vs. (5) Normanby Park
Report: 20-10-2012 – Mens 2nd’s (2) vs. (3) Doncaster 5th’s
Slaz travelled to Doncaster with a weakened side; only 8 of the regular 16 deep squad being available, and only 11 man squad; no subs. However, the team were looking to maintain the early season momentum, and stay at the top of the table. The team began quickly. Byron Dean put in a fantastic performance as lone striker, and provided an outlet for the team to distribute the ball. Some good passing through the midfield put Doncaster under pressure early on and keeping the home team on the … [Read more...] about Report: 20-10-2012 – Mens 2nd’s (2) vs. (3) Doncaster 5th’s
