Top of the table Kingston upon Hull mens first team travelled to Slazengers expecting a walk over and although Slazengers lost out 5-1, the game was much closer than the final scoreline suggests.

As you would expect, Hull started strongly and with a number of ex-national league players, they controlled possession and territory but with no end product. It was only through the award of a disputed short corner that provided Hull with the breakthrough. Slazengers began to gather some possession of their own and good running from John Sykes and Dan Perry created some good opportunities only for them to go unconverted.

It was Hull who doubled their lead through a fast break which the Slazengers midfield weren't able to break down. Slazengers got the reward their play deserved before the break however with Ben Graham converting a Simon Chamberlain through ball to go in at the break 2-1 down. The second half began with Slazengers continuing their good play but were caught out when Hull cleared the ball quickly and converted to go 3-1 up.

Slazengers felt the goal should never have stood due to a foul in back play but the umpires were unsighted. The half continued evenly with both sides creating chances and it was only down to 2 late Hull goals that gave the scoreline a more onesided look. Dan Perry took the man of the match award for Slazengers with good contributions from Paul Wiper and Jack Kitchen.

from Ben Graham