Mens 3rd
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Sat 09 Nov 2013
Winchester 4
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Yateley Hockey Club
Mens 3rd
P Cundy (10'), Unknown (18')
Smash and Grab Win for the 3s

Smash and Grab Win for the 3s

Andrew Peace14 Nov 2013 - 10:02
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Yateley tore up the form book with a 2-1 win at league leaders Winchester

Starting in monsoon conditions we knew we were in for a tough match against the top of the table Winchester who had a 100% win record. But skipper David Woods was here for 3 points, and we started with an aggressive 3-5-2 formation. This caused some early pressure but little in the way of real chances for Winchester, but with 2 up front Yateley were a threat on the counter attack.

A great move saw Stuart Brimble put through Phil Cundy who swept home to stun Winchester. Winchester continued to be a threat but Dan Bilton in goal wasn't called upon to make too many saves as normally by tackle or foul we were blunting the attacking waves.

David Woods then drilled a great through ball to the impressive Cameron Foan who despite being wide on the D smashed the ball past on the on rushing keeper to make it 2-0. James Moore then had a great chance to make it 3 but his shot was blocked. In the scramble we won a rare short corner, unfortunately this proved a poisoned chalice and we only succeeded in giving away a free hit! A quick hit out saw Winchester straight onto the only remaining 3 defenders and a fortuitous deflection gave Dan Bilton no chance.

The second half was hard fought with our counter attack threat remaining, and Mark Laskey had a stunning goal controversially disallowed after it had initially been given. The majority of the half was with Yateley desperately defending and surviving a dozen penalty corners (at least!!). It was mainly a testament to the desire and effort that we didn't allow Winchester an equaliser and the entire team can take great credit and heart from that for the rest of the season.

MOM: Cameron Foan - showed some real touches of class and a great goal

DOD: David Woods - locked himself in the toilet, broke the door, and only made it to the pitch 2 minutes before PB! Very well deserved!!

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Sat 09 Nov 2013

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12:00
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