Slazenger 3's match was away against a tough and resilient Leeds Adel side. In a fast and furious encounter both sides were quick in attack and very resilient in defence. The Horbury side took the early initiative with captain Byron Dean and Ian Hedges linking up well with winger Dan Levitt in attack. They created several attacking opportunities but the opposition always managed to snuff out the danger with numbers in the penalty area and when relied upon the Adel keeper was there to make some … [Read more...] about Report: 07-12-2013 – Mens 3rd’s (0) vs. (0) Leeds Adel 5th’s
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Report: 07-12-2013 – Ladies 2nd’s (4) vs. (2) Leeds 3rd’s
With a better start to the game Slazengers got a reasonably quick goal. But before half time both teams had scored leaving it 2-1 at held time. With no subs an extra hard push was required to seal the victory. Another goal came in the form of a scoop off the goalkeepers bottom but Leeds scored again! They still hadn't equalised but to seal the deal Slazengers got another goal with the match finishing 4-2. Goals for Hannah Field, Natasha Wiper and 2 for Daisy Gee Sanders. Man of the match to … [Read more...] about Report: 07-12-2013 – Ladies 2nd’s (4) vs. (2) Leeds 3rd’s
Report: 01-12-2013 – Boys U16 Tournament
The latest tournament for the Slazenger U16 boys was held at Harrogate on 1st December. Once again, Slazenger were competing in the 1st division. Slazenger 0 - 2 City of York The opening game was against main rivals City of York. With the last meeting finishing in a tense 0-0 draw, it was the York team that took the early initiative, playing high tempo passing hockey and putting the Slazenger defence under pressure from the start. Slazenger struggled to find the kind of form that had proved … [Read more...] about Report: 01-12-2013 – Boys U16 Tournament
Report: 30-11-2013 – Mens 1st’s (8) vs. (3) Doncaster 3rd’s
Slaz had a different side out that struggled to get its positioning sorted, but battled for possession and played some good hockey getting the ball quickly moving around. It wasn’t until midway through the first half that midfielder Will Buckley opened the scoring with a drive into the D and taking a reverse stick shot into the far corner of the goal. More followed from Richard Tuddernham who got 2 goals from short corner routines. Doncaster kept the pressure on and got one back but they … [Read more...] about Report: 30-11-2013 – Mens 1st’s (8) vs. (3) Doncaster 3rd’s
Report: 30-11-2013 – Mens 2nd’s (5) vs. (4) Wakefield 4th’s
Slazengers mens second team took the spoils in the local derby with a hard fought 5-4 victory over local rivals Wakefield. It was Wakefield who started the brightest but Slazengers defended well and took the lead when right back Rowan Tejura broke into the 'd' and fired under the Wakefield keeper. A topsy turvy half saw Wakefield quickly draw level only for Slazengers to take the lead again through a Paul Johnson short corner strike. Both teams were playing good hockey and creating chances … [Read more...] about Report: 30-11-2013 – Mens 2nd’s (5) vs. (4) Wakefield 4th’s
