Archive for: Mens 5ths
Although the first half saw both teams have an equal share of possession, it was the home team that created more chances to score and were rewarded after some crisp passing down the left side resulted in Martin Wilkins sweeping the ball in to the net from the near post. Ops failed to convert an Read More
The 5ths impressive start to the season continued with arguably their most impressive result so far. Unbeaten New Beccs threaten to be a real threat and started well, reflecting the depth of experience in their team. They edged the first half during which the home side’s defense was tested but Paul Major directed operations and Read More
This was a much more satisfying result for the men’s fifths this week with their attacking flair, movement and passing being rewarded with all three points. Yet the game fell into contrasting periods, some of the time the fifths played sublime hockey and for an equal period it was dire. The defence was however able Read More
The Optimists left the field both bemused and frustrated – after having the lion’s share of possession and creating plenty of goal scoring chances they should not have lost the game. With the return to action of the grizzled warhorse that is Paul Major a new understanding had to be established with Tom Leaver and Read More
New Beccehamians 3rds 2 Optimist 5ths 3 The 5ths faced opponents who are bottom in their league but it proved to be no easy game as the determined New Beccs side attacked right from the start and went ahead very early on with a well taken short corner strike which went in just inside the Read More