Last of the inter-team games

Stockport 1st Team v Bolton 2nds

Stockport 1’s travelled to Bolton and narrowly lost out in a tough encounter with a strong Bolton squad. Stockport conceded twice in the opening 15 minutes of the game. However, a super ball into the circle by Jenny Worth allowed a nifty flick on by Lisa Horbury to score our first goal, and put us back in the game. Jenny Plant on the right wing was excellent at holding onto possession up front and waited for support. The midfield of Rachel, Chloe and Clare started to link up well and switch the ball around in the opposition’s half and select the right pass into the circle, which Lisa picked up who scored her second.

Going in 2-2 at half time, it was looking promising but unfortunately the second half didn’t go as well. Stockport conceded early on when a strike from the top of the circle deflected off a foot and into the goal. Then Wendy Fort took a shot full force on her foot and was unable to continue for the rest of the game. Bolton took advantage as the defence had to re-organise, and scored their 4th. Stockport never gave up and continued to play well right to the end. Amy Nicklin scored from a short corner, but with less than five minutes to go Bolton were canny enough just to play for possession and held on for the win.

Stockport 3rds v Stockport 5ths

The home game was Stockport 3rds v 5ths and it was the 5ths who took an early lead from Julie Gavin getting on the end of a rebound following a penalty corner.  The 5ths held a lot of the possession in the 3rds half through long balls hit through from Hilary Clamp in defence finding Kim Lumsden and Romana Owen in midfield who applied pressure to the 3rds defence. 1-0 at half time.

Determined play from Natalie Sutherland in the 2nd half saw a scurry of goals for the 3rd team, the first was Caroline Lumsden on the back post hitting in a cross, followed quickly by a successful strike from a penalty corner.  The 3rd team found their form and continued to apply the pressure to the 5th team defence and two more goals were scored making the final score 4-1 to the 3rd team.

If you are interested in playing for Stockport Hockey Club please see our website for details www.stockporthockey.co.uk  We are particularly keen to hear from a goalkeeper!