Battling Slazengers 3rds hit back from three goals behind at half-time to push second-placed Epworth all the way before losing their Yorkshire League clash 3-2. Slazengers were still in danger of relegation going into the Division Five contest and were not helped by having top scorer Claire Dunstan pinched by the already-promoted second team at the last moment. Perhaps their planning was affected as they leaked three goals to their high-flying visitors, who had won the reverse fixture 8-0, … [Read more...] about Report: 15-03-2014 – Ladies 3rd’s (2) vs. (3) Epworth 1st’s
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Report: 09-03-2014 – EHB U10 Cup (Yorkshire)
Slazenger Boys U10's Tournament report On an auspiciously clear sunday morning, Slazenger boys competed in Leeds at the U10's Yorkshire round (Round 2) of the England Hockey U10's competition. They finished 2nd place out of the top 6 teams in Yorkshire, earning them a place in the next round against the best the north of England has to offer. This is how they got on: Slazenger (0) vs. (5) Harrogate Slazenger's first game was against tournament veterans; a well drilled and organised … [Read more...] about Report: 09-03-2014 – EHB U10 Cup (Yorkshire)
Report: 08-03-2014 – Mens 1st’s (2) vs. (2) Rotherham 1st’s
Slaz 2 Rotherham 2 After last weeks thriller against top of league to win 5-4 slaz were keen to keep the promotion battle a good fight and wanted 3 points off second in league Rotherham.Rotherham as expected came out guns blazing and quickily stamped there physical presence on the game. Slaz were able to buffer it and get Rotherham on the break but Rotherham scores first. Great saves from Keeper Ralph Toon kept slaz in there and earned him man of the match. It was good quick movement by … [Read more...] about Report: 08-03-2014 – Mens 1st’s (2) vs. (2) Rotherham 1st’s
Report: 08-03-2014 – Ladies 1st’s (4) vs. (1) Leeds 1st’s
Slazenger turned out to play Leeds Ladies for their final home game this season with a new Captain, a new formation and a couple of players who really made a difference to the squad. Whether these ingredients would change their losing streak was another question. The home team started strongly, following a very encouraging team talk by Kelly Whittam prior to the game. Despite the top of the league team taking a very early lead, Slaz kept on fighting and driving forward as a unit - it was … [Read more...] about Report: 08-03-2014 – Ladies 1st’s (4) vs. (1) Leeds 1st’s
Report: 08-03-2014 – Ladies 3rd’s (1) vs. (2) Barnsley 1st’s
Slaz ladies 3s visited 3rd place Barnsley where they hoped to claim a much needed point to aid their endeavours to stay in div 5. The game was evenly matched with chances at both ends but it was Barnsley who found the net first from open play. Claire Dunstan got the well earned equaliser minutes into the second half with a strike that bounced off the diving keeper's chest then slipped under her and over the line. The second half saw the Slaz ladies work tirelessly from end to end with the … [Read more...] about Report: 08-03-2014 – Ladies 3rd’s (1) vs. (2) Barnsley 1st’s
