Report: Mens 1st's (3) vs (3) Doncaster 3rd's


Published: Saturday, 28 November 2009

Posted by Slazenger Admin  at  10:33 [0 comments]


Slazengers mens first team continued their recent run of form with a well deserved draw away at Doncaster and but for a couple of defensive lapses, could easily have come away with all three points. Slazengers started well and dominated the early possession only for Doncaster to grab the first goal after keeper James Walker was unsighted off a short corner. Slazengers didn't allow their heads to drop however and soon pulled level with Jonny White driving home, again from a short corner. Slazengers were now playing with confidence and good interplay between Ben Graham and John Sykes presented Paul Wiper with a strong chance only to see his shot come back off the post. A defensive mix up however presented Doncaster with a chance just before half time which they duly converted to go into the break in front.

The second half was much of the same, Slazengers playing some good hockey with Doncaster looking to hit back on the break. It was Slazengers who drew level though with Jez Whawell breaking into the 'D' after some good work down the right and he kept his composure well to finish neatly over the Doncaster keeper. By this time, Slazengers felt they could press on for the victory and should have had a penalty stroke when Phil Midgley was taken out when about to go for goal, only for the umpire to award a corner. Slazengers didn't let their heads drop and soon found the net, with Ben Graham finding the corner with a fierce strike. However it was again a defensive lapse which allowed Doncaster to equalize, their winger was left unmarked at the back post leaving him with the easiest of finishes. Slazengers take on Leeds at home next week and will be looking to build on some recent strong performances.

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Report: Boys U16's


Published: Saturday, 21 November 2009

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Horbury Slazenger U16s put seven past Ben Rhydding But team are on wrong end of seven from Doncaster

THERE were contrasting results from Slazenger U16s' games against Ben Rhydding and Doncaster played at the weekend.

A superb display earned Slazenger a comprehensive 7-0 win over Ben Rhydding with Jack Kitchen completing a hat-trick and Tom Stoddart and Jessica Rudge netting two apiece.


But the result was reversed in the clash with Doncaster who scored seven in the second half.

Despite the defeat, Slazenger are still challenging at the top of the table.

FROM [HORBURY TODAY]

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Report: Girls U16's


Published: Friday, 23 October 2009

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Slazenger U16's Girls were in top form and were unlucky not to get a maximum return of three wins at the Yorkshire Hockey League tournament played at Doncaster hockey Club.
The Horbury team dominated in their opening games and Katie Firth's superb goal earned Slazenger a 1-0 win over Hull in the opening fixture.
Amber Johnson netted twice as Slazenger romped to a 4-0 success against Harrogate. Firth and Kate Durrans added their names to the score sheet.
The hosts proved to be the toughest opposition o the day and Slazenger were unlucky not to find the net in a 2-0 defeat.
Squad: Amy toon, Heather Bates, Jess Lloyd, Erin Weatherspoon, Lara Colwood, Amber Johnson, Kate Durrans, Ailish Hendry (c), Lauren Carruthers, Jessica Rudge, Katie Firth.

[FROM WAKEFIELD EXPRESS]

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Report: Mens 2nd's vs Doncaster 4ths


Published: Saturday, 5 March 2005

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Slazenger’s seconds took a hard fought point off an experienced Doncaster side but will be disappointed not to take all three.

The Horbury side started brightly and used their pace to attack Doncaster down both flanks creating a number of chances only to be thwarted by the visiting keeper. As the half went on, Doncaster began to play the physical game that was expected of them, continually breaking Slazenger’s attacks down by any means necessary. It was just before the break however when the breakthrough came, Ed Richardson converting a neat short corner flick for Slazenger’s to go in at the break a goal up.

The second half started with much of the same, Doncaster trying to bully the game with Slazenger’s relying on playing fluent hockey. It was midway through the half when Doncaster drew level, however, after sneaking in at the back post. Slazenger’s continued to fight well with the package of Croucher, Amesbury and Webster linking well and when the ball finally fell to Richardson with the goal at his mercy, his slow motion flick was cleared off the line by the Doncaster defence.

Slazenger’s will still be looking for another couple of victories to ensure survival but this point will certainly come in handy come the end of the season.

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