Report: Men 1st's (2) vs (7) Northumbria St George


Published: Thursday, 9 November 2006

Posted by Slazenger Admin  at  22:37 [0 comments]


Slazenger cross after St George's set-back

SLAZENGER Mens 1sts team suffered a disappointing 7-2 defeat away at Northumbria St George's - although the scoreline doesn't tell the whole story. The hosts started brightly and Slazengers quickly found themselves two goals down before they found their feet and started creating some chances of their own.

But as the visitors pushed towards the Northumbria goal the hosts broke away and netted a third just before the break. The second-half began in the same vein with Slazengers pressing in search of a breakthrough only for Northumbria to attack on the break and net a fourth.

Slazengers persistence eventually paid off as they found a way back in to the game with two goals in quick succession through Andrew Birkett and Mark Butel. The visitors pushed forward for further goals but an injury to Matt Birkett left Slazengers with only ten fit players and allowed the hosts to break on the counter-attack and net three late goals.

Slazengers travel to undefeated Sheffield Hallam on Saturday.

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Report: Mens 1st XI (2) vs. Northumbria St George (7)


Published: Sunday, 5 November 2006

Posted by Slazenger Admin  at  01:37 [0 comments]


Slazenger men’s first team suffered a tough 7 - 2 defeat away at the hands of Northumbria St Georges although the score line doesn't tell the whole story. Northumbria started brightly and by the time Slazenger had found their feet, they were already two goals down although heads didn't drop and Slazenger began to play some decent hockey, creating chances themselves. As the end of the first half approached, Slazenger were pressing to find a breakthrough only for Northumbria to break away and take a three goal lead at the half. The second half began positively for Slazenger with some good possession only to once again see an attack break down and Northumbria break away to score. Slazenger still continued to press and the inevitable goal came through Andrew Birkett, with a second coming in quick succession through Mark Butel. Chances continued to come with Birkett and Butel both going close again before an unfortunate injury to Matt Birkett left Slazenger with only ten fit players. As the end of the game neared and Slazenger pressed, the inevitable breakaways came and Northumbria were able to run in three late goals. Although it will be viewed as a heavy defeat, many positives came from a game in which a weakened Slazenger team played some very good hockey and created numerous chances. Slazenger travel to the undefeated Sheffield Hallam on Saturday, 11th November, looking to build on the positives taken from this game.

Report by B Graham

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