Injury stricken Slaz were not looking forward to their first match without Sarah Hobbs but nevertheless started the game in a very structured way. Strong committed work in midfield and excellent distribution soon led to the first goal being scored by Slaz from a short corner, Jessica Rudge finding the back of the net. The Uni team were clearly unsettled by this first goal and despite being cheered on by a man with a full fox fur around his neck were unable to find an immediate reply. They were … [Read more...] about Report: 17-03-2012 – Ladies 1st’s (2) vs. (1) Durham University 3rd’s
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Report: 17-03-2012 – Mens 1st’s (2) vs. (4) Old Malton 1st’s
Slazenger Mens 1st's met fellow title chasers Old Malton in an important promotion game. Unfortunately they went down 4-1 to a well drilled if physical Old Malton side. Slaz started well, with some flowing passing and high workrate. However, this fell away after 10 minutes and the teams looked closely matched. Slaz pressed on occasion, but the visitors was just as dangerous on the break. Slaz scored first, with an individual effort from man of the match Mark Swinden carrying the ball haf the … [Read more...] about Report: 17-03-2012 – Mens 1st’s (2) vs. (4) Old Malton 1st’s
Report: 18-03-2012 – Mens 2nd’s (5) vs. (2) Leeds 5th’s
The second match was a 5-2 win on Sunday home to Leeds 5's. The win was a reward for an excellent team performance against a team pushing for promotion. Leeds started the match strongly and were soon ahead, Slaz reacted well and midway through the first half slaz were back level through a goal from Ben Graham. After the break both teams were pushing for the win and slaz scored twice with goals from Simon Randall and Neil Crouch. Leeds got themselves back into the game with another goal … [Read more...] about Report: 18-03-2012 – Mens 2nd’s (5) vs. (2) Leeds 5th’s
Report: 17-03-2012 – Mens 2nd’s (5) vs. (3) Doncaster 5th’s
The first match was a 5-3 win on Saturday away to Doncaster 5's. Slaz went ahead midway through the second half through a well worked goal from Neil Crouch, but Doncaster then scored twice to take the lead. Just before half time slaz managed to get back on level terms with a goal from man of the match Simon Randall. Not long after the break slaz were behind again after Doncaster fought back, however a further goal from Neil brought the Horbury side back into contention. Slaz took … [Read more...] about Report: 17-03-2012 – Mens 2nd’s (5) vs. (3) Doncaster 5th’s
Report: 17-03-2012 – Mens 3rd’s (4) vs. (2) Chapeltown 4th’s
Slazenger Mens 3rd's knew that only a win would do, however the last encounter with Chapeltown 4th's had been a cup match which had ended 4-1 to the opposition. As another team chasing promotion, it was going to be a tough encounter for the Horbury men. As such a close encounter, it began fast with both teams trying to gain the upper hand . Slaz surged forward and had a couple of early efforts go just wide of the mark. Chapeltown were dangerous on the break, using some swift and accurate … [Read more...] about Report: 17-03-2012 – Mens 3rd’s (4) vs. (2) Chapeltown 4th’s
