| DATE | FIXTURE | RESULT |
| 20/09/2008 | Stockport 2s v Tameside | 6-1 |
This was the first outing for the 2nd team this season, against a
Tameside team that were promoted in 3rd place from the 3rd Division
and in the matches last year and proved tough opposition.
Whether it was the wait to get the match underway in the balmy
Dukinfield heat or the Cow and Calf chips heavy in the bellies of a
few players, Stockport seem a bit subdued in the first 10 minutes
and Tameside passed the ball more neatly and forced a short corner
which they scored from, a rebound that nipped past Andrea’s near
post. But from then on, it was all Stockport, with Lucy
Rowbottom finding her feet in a new unfamiliar position in the
centre of midfield and the forward line of Sam, Laura, Emma and
Hannah spreading the ball and making some attacking moves down the
left and right. From a short corner, Emma Wright Phillips produced a
low hard short straight into the goal, 5 minutes later after a
scrappy pile up in the circle Hannah forced the ball over the line,
1 – 2 Stockport. Laura Robhino was next on the score sheet after a
brilliant reverse stick pass from Julie.
The midfield of Julie and Emily and Laura Murphy worked hard
to stop any of Tameside attacks and if it did managed to get through
then Wendy, Sally and Helen and Andrea (along with Maureen Murphy) a
very experienced defensive line up soon had Stockport on the attack.
After half time, with plenty of water taken on, Stockport were
firing on all cylinders even Sally and Wendy ventured over the half
way line to set up attack after attack. Goals galore ensued with
Laura adding a second, and Sam not wanting to be left out getting a
couple, one particularly taken very well with one on one with
the Tameside GK.
In the last 10 minutes, as legs tired in the baking sun, the defence
came under some pressure but some good clearances by Andrea meant
the final score was a brilliant 6 – 1 away win to Stockport.
POM Chosen by Tameside Lucy Rowbottom
Stockport Hockey Club are looking for 2 new goalkeepers, if you are interested please contact Andrea on 0161 217 2037 or log onto www.stockporthockey.co.uk