Report: Mens Vets (1) vs (3) Adel Vets


Published: Friday, 8 February 2002

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Slazenger Veterans went out of the Yorkshire Veterans Cup, losing 3-1 at Adel in an entertaining encounter.

The more youthful Adel side opened strongly and the visitors had to dig deep to stay in contention with Ashley Smith working in defence and George Hutchins in commanding form in goal. However Adel's short courner routine paid dividends and they raced into a two-goal lead.

But Slazenger responded well and pulled a goal back before the break when Keith Whittle created an opportunity for Ian Gordon to fire home. The second half was evenly contested with the visitors creating some good chances but they failed to close the gap and once Adel had scored again, the game was beyond Slazenger's side.

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Report: Mens 3rd's (4) vs (3) Adel 4th's


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Slazenger Thirds raced into an early three goal lead at Adel Fourths but only just pipped their opponents 4-3. The visitory made the fatal mistake of 'taking their foot off the gas' and nearly lost the match.

In the first half Slazenger completely bosssed the midfield, pinning Adel back in their own D for long periods. Goals came at regular intervals from Andy birkett, Jonothan Clewlow and Eddy Richardson but the proverbial 'game of two halfs' saw Adel hit back afterthe break scoring two goals and pulling themselves right back into the contest.

Slazenger broke away and scored what proved to be a crucial foal through man of the match Jonathoan Clewlow but then conceded a third Adel goal. The visitors had to endure an anxious final ten minutes and were indebted to cool defending from Eddie Taylor that secured them a valuable three points in their battle against relegation.

This Saturday Slazenger Thirds entertain Leeds University, 12pm

FROM [WAKEFIELD EXPRESS]

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Report: Mens 2nd's (3) vs (1) Halifax 2nd's


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Slazenger Seconds continued their climb up the Yorkshire League division 4 table with a well-earned victory against table-topping Halifax Seconds.

In a scrappy first half, both sides cancelled each other out with spoiling tactics that prevented flowing hockey. Although Ben Graham scored for Slazenger the game still deadlocked at helf-time 1-1.

Slazenger came out after the break more focussed and determined on the job in hand, the whole side appeared to gel from the off. Alec Gilston, back on form, scored the two goals that ultimately sealed victory with the midfielders Andy Foreman, Jonny white and Ben Graham taking control of the game.

Skipper Matt Burkett kept the momentum going, but Halifax fought back to reduce the feficit to just one goal. Cool defending from Bob Wood and man of the match Thomas Penistone in goal saw Slazenger through to a deserved victory on the back of an excellent all-round team performance.

FROM [WAKEFIELD EXPRESS]

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Report: Mens 1st's (1) vs (2) Halifax


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SLAZENGER's team alreadyt depleated by injury and illness had to play much of the match with just ten men folowing the dismissal of Windler and it proved too great a hurdle to overcome at Halifax.

The match stated off at a fast pace with both teams creating chances.

Both Butel and windler went close for the visitors following some slick passing. But the harsh dismissal of Windler, compounded by a Halifax goal, left Slazenger with an uphill task.

The visitors held firm and in the second half, drew level when Butel found the back of the net to pull Slazenger right back in the game.

The game was now a struggle for the Wakefield-based side and despite some stubborn defending and fine goal keeping by Dave Hellam the pressure proved too much and Halifax edged into the lead.

This seemed to spur Slazenger on and they forced the hosts onto the back foot, searching for the equaliser.

whittle almost made it 2-2, but he put his shot over the bar and although the visitors continued to exert pressure on the home side they could not break them down.

This Saturday Slazenger entertain Sheffield Bankers in the North Eastern Division 2 1:30pm start.

FROM [WAKEFIELD EXPRESS]

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