Match Report
Match Report - 12 Sep 2009, Royston Hockey Club Mens 3rd XI lost to Ely 3rd XI
Royston started ok passing and keeping the ball well, Royston went 1 0 down early on. Soon after Ely Had accieved this goal the very vocal centre forward was carded and spent some time on the side line, this sparked royston and lead to George Moffat, Mike Parsons and Jan to venture forward giving a bit more fire power upfront. Ely then doubled there lead soon after this, Then Ely were boosted back to full strengh, royston creating a few chances via Perry noble down the right and Keith Markham through the middle. He was also supported well by Simon Campbell,Edd Hall, Craig jackson And Jan Brynjoffson and Mike Parsons from the back. Roystons only goal came from a cross in from the right and a snap shot from Markham which hit a defenders foot that resulted in a flick. Up steped a young and confident Craig Jackson which dispatched it to the keepers right. Half time came soon after and royston having pulling a goal back grew in confidence knowing another goal would pull them level. The second half started and Ely ploughed forward and converted several more chances. If it wasn"t for several Outstanding saves from man of the match Chris berry. the score line could have been even worse
Ely 3rd XI 8 - 1 Royston Hockey Club Mens 3rd XI