Mens 6th XI
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Sat 12 Dec 2020
Harpenden 4s
5
1
Hertford Hockey Club
Mens 6th XI
I Rawlinson (30')
Harpenden IV   5  -  1  Hertford VI

Harpenden IV 5 - 1 Hertford VI

Geoff Oates12 Dec 2020 - 22:51
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A half of two quarters......

After a thrilling start to the season, the second quarter either side of the second lockdown has seen us take only 1 point from four games and score only twice.

Harpenden were a division too good for us, with far too many players in that athletic 25 - 50 category where we are rarely represented. But for 45 minutes we kept in touch with them, Graham White and Elliot Mari leading the way with vital tackles and interceptions and a string of good saves. Their constant pressure brought two goals as the first half went on, but at the other end Daryl sent one just over the crossbar, and just before half time fed Ian who finishes a trademark dribble with a delicate reverse side flick past the keeper.

From 2 - 1 down at the break we clung on grimly for 10 minutes and through a string of short corners, Elliot pulled off the save of the game to deflect a flying scoop round the post, but we finally cracked and two quick goals left us chasing the game. The game opened up in the final 20 minutes and we played with some real verve and focus. Josh, Will and Ian passed fluently to made good use of space down the right, James M and Daryl combined well through the middle, and we got a few decent crosses and shots in, but nothing good enough to beat the keeper. Harpenden added a 5th when we failed to clear Elliot's pads after another goal mouth scramble.

Special thanks to Chris Dean, just back from Uni, for filling in effectively in Ben's midfield spot, and to our other returnees Louis Jo, who was the focus of much of our first half attacking play, and Simon with his determined tackling and rapid fire distribution.

Played 8 won 3 drawn 2 lost 3 - most years we would be very happy with that balance going into the Christmas break!

Match details

Match date

Sat 12 Dec 2020

Kickoff

16:15

Meet time

15:55

Instructions

Meet 3.55 pm changed and ready to play at Clarence Park (St Albans)
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