Report: Boys U16's at Slazenger HC


Published: Sunday, 6 December 2009

Posted by Slazenger Admin  at  15:25 [0 comments]




Tournament played at Slazenger Hockey Club,  on 6th December 2009

Wakefield B  1-1 Slazenger
Wakefield started strongest, but Slazengers began to dominate.  A scrambled first goal was scored by Wakefield on stroke of half time. Despite early pressure in the 2nd half from Wakefield, Slazengers began to dominate.  Both Robert Fraser and Robin Brearton battled well all afternoon. In the last minute , Jack Kitchen equalised, flicking in to the top right corner. A fair result on the balance of play.

Wakefield A 2-0 Slazengers
Wakefield A were a very strong side but slazengers battled well throughout.   Both wakefield goals were scored in the first half and well taken. Despite being behind slazengers dug deep and  fought to the final whistle. Jack Kitchen cleared twice off the goal line for Slazengers in the second half.  Matt Middleton was resilient in defence striking clearances well. Danny Perry and Jake Barras battled tirelessly up front for slazengers, but were kept at bay by a solid wakefield defence.

from James Stephenson

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Report: Ladies 1st's (2) vs (3) Wakefield 1st's


Published: Friday, 11 March 2005

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In what was always going to be a challenge Wakefield began brightly, pressing the visitors to play in their own half. However, against the run of play it was Slazenger who took the lead with a shot that took an unfortunate deflection off a Wakefield foot. With the title at stake Wakefield continued to attack after the restart with Kellie Ogilvie and Rachael Spraggs taking advantage of the space out wide.

Slazenger's threatened through the middle but central defender Claire Hewitt was on hand to thwart the efforts of the visiting captain, reinforced by the calm play of sweeper Charlotte Rooke. As the half progressed the temperature of the game began to rise and Wakefield were faced to defend a series of penalty corners.

But with Slazenger unable to capitalize the home side took strength from this and on the break found Julia Butterworth wide right of the D, who struck the ball firmly across the face of goal where Spraggs skilfully deflected the ball past the keeper for the equalizer just before half time.

The Grovers made a determined start to the second half, with Pip Trevorrow having returned from injury masterfully restricting the play of the Slazenger central midfielder. Again Helen Holmes and Helen Butterworth worked hard in defence and ten minutes in, Wakefield got what they were looking for as Ogilvie slotted the ball over the line after a well-worked penalty corner instigated by Rooke.

A one goal lead was not enough though and Wakefield were pleased to see talented U16 North of England player Lindsay Molyneux deflect the ball into the roof of the net from a free hit outside of the D taken by player of the match and captain Claire Wharrier. Although, extending the lead to two, the final 10 minutes of the game were some what erratic and the nerves were really put to the test when Slazengers broke for the second time and put the ball past Sarah Wood in goal.

Despite having to again defend a series of penalty corners in the dying minutes of the game, Wakefield hung on and celebrated as the final whistle blew. The champions travel to Skipton on Saturday where they will be looking to maintain their unbeaten run for the season.

from [Wakefield Express]

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Report: Mens 3rd XI (7) vs (1) Wakefield 3rd's


Published: Sunday, 24 October 2004

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Slazenger’s thirds hosted local rivals Wakefield thirds on Sunday in the third team cup and produced a fantastic performance to run out 7-1 winners.
Both teams were always going to be up for the game but it was Slazenger’s who struck first blood, Johnny Halliday striking a fierce short corner home. The game settled into a physical well-fought game, both teams playing good hockey but once again Slazenger’s were able to strike with Timmy Carr finishing another short corner just before half time.

The second half began as the first had ended, Carr sniffing out another close in finish to give Slazenger’s a three goal cushion, Wakefield pulled one back before Carr completed his hat trick with a great strike, beating three defenders before drilling the ball home.

By this time Slazenger’s were in total control, playing great hockey completely dominating all areas of the pitch, Robin Whawell netting before Rich Hutchins rounded off a great short corner routine with a simple tap in. Marcus Shufflebooty made a great save from a penalty flick and Halliday completed the scoring with another good first time strike, surprising all by managing to stay on his feet long enough to get to the ball. Eddie Taylor used all his weight to boss the defence with James Walker always causing problems for the Wakefield defence. Slazenger’s now look forward to the draw with anticipation.

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Report: Mens 1st's (4) vs (4) Wakefield 1st's


Published: Friday, 14 December 2001

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Points shared after dramatic derby

AN EXCITING derby game witnessed visitors Wakefield come back from two goals down and score a last-gasp equaliser to share the spoils against an in-form Slazenger.

The North Hockey League division 2 east contest started brightly and it was the home side who made the early running. They took the lead through Kaye and looked comfortable with defenders Swallow and Shaw solid at the back.

The hosts doubled their lead after a fine solo effort from Mark Butel and came close to making it three but fine goalkeeping by Andy Loftus kept Wakefield in the game. Before half-time the visitors were given a lifeline after front man Gary Town laid a slip ball to Nick Bunney who made no mistake to make it 2-1.

At the start of the second period Slazenger re-established their grip on the game, giving themselves a two goal cushion with Butel s second of the game. They couldn t consolidate this for long as Wakefield showed great character and eventually hauled themselves level following a goal from Gary Town and the same player equalised with a penalty stroke.

The seesaw battle continued as the home side hit straight back and Kevin Windler s emphatic finish gave Slazenger what they thought was the winner. But, with just two minutes remaining, Wakefield s veteran defender Ivan Wood provided a timely strike to tie the game at 4-4. Unbelievably, this wasn t the final action as Slazenger were awarded a penalty with just 30 seconds left. Man of the match Whittle stepped up but his flick was guided wide to leave the game tied.

Slazenger currently lie fourth in the division and enjoy a Christmas break from competitive games but play a friendly against Bradford on Saturday.

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


Published: Saturday, 3 November 2001

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SLAZENGER CELEBRATE HISTORIC DERBY TRIUMPH OVER WAKEFIELD

HISTORY was made on Saturday when Wakefield and Slazenger met for the first time in league competition at first-team level.

And the record books will recount an away win for Slazenger and with it maximum North League Division 2 East points that took Slazenger above Wakefield in the league standings for the very first time in the Horbury club s history.

Wakefield set the early pace and bombarded the Slazenger defensive line. But Slazenger s man of the match David Kaye went on to dominate the midfield, however, and Dave Hellam had another outstanding game in goal for the visitors. Front men Kevin Windler and Mark Butel started to cause problems for the home defence up to half-time though their shooting was a little wayward at times Butel launching the ball into the car park on one occasion.

The half closed with the deadlock intact. Wakefield again had the better of the opening exchanges in the second half and the home side took the lead with a well-executed goal through Gary Town. This was the spark Slazenger needed, however, and with Wakefield losing influential skipper Paul Fox through injury the visitors now had the upper hand despite being a goal behind.

Windler scored a deserved equaliser and with Slazenger maintaining their pressure the visitors were able to force another penalty stroke off which Keith Whittle converted. The experienced Simon Chamberlain controlled matters in the remaining nine minutes or so to deny Wakefield a share of the spoils.

Wakefield travel to Halifax on Saturday while Slazenger entertain Leeds University, push back 1.30pm.

from [Wakefield Express]

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