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Report: 05-12-2015 – Mens 2nd’s (4) vs. (2) University of Leeds 2nd’s

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After going 4 games without a win, Slazengers were relieved to find 3 points again after running out 4-2 winners at home to University of Leeds mens 2's. Slazengers were boosted by the return of Will Buckley playing his first game of the season and immediately put Leeds under pressure creating a number of chances. Slazengers broke the deadlock after a quick break resulted in Daz Buttery finding Simon Randall who finished well from a narrow angle. Slazengers doubled their lead when captain Ben … [Read more...] about Report: 05-12-2015 – Mens 2nd’s (4) vs. (2) University of Leeds 2nd’s

Report: 05-12-2015 – Ladies 2nd’s (2) vs. (1) University of Leeds 4th’s

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Arriving at a windy cold Leeds with 11 players to their 16 it looked like it was going to be a challenge. Slazengers went out hard as always but the first 10 minutes saw Leeds looking like the stronger team. Slazengers settled into their game and then took control. Claire Dunstan was the first to find the back board giving Slazengers the lead. Slazengers defended well when Leeds had the ball with some excellent saves and clearances from short corners. Claire Dunstan then drew the Leeds … [Read more...] about Report: 05-12-2015 – Ladies 2nd’s (2) vs. (1) University of Leeds 4th’s

Report: 05-12-2015 – Mens 4th’s (1) vs. (3) Worksop 2nd’s

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After a slow start Slaz 4 found themselves trailing 3-0 after 20 minutes. Not to despair new comers to the team Dene Minichalla and Josh Swallow dropped into mid field to help plug the gaps, the tide was turning on the run in to half time. Debutant stand in Captain Steve Johnson rallied the team in the break, and Slaz 4s set about the second half with a steely determination. Tony Walker made several crucial saves of the line which allowed some powerful clearance balls to be made out of … [Read more...] about Report: 05-12-2015 – Mens 4th’s (1) vs. (3) Worksop 2nd’s

Report: 29-11-2015 – Girls U14’s

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The girls u14 team had a great morning of hockey at Leeds Grammar school, despite the weather!! Their first game saw them take an early lead against Brigg. Their goal was soon cancelled out when Brigg broke through the defence to equalise, however Slazenger never gave up and managed a further 2 goals to leave the final score 3:1. Their second game against Driffield 2 caught the girls somewhat off guard and conceded 2 early goals. Their determination then kicked in, which resulted in them … [Read more...] about Report: 29-11-2015 – Girls U14’s