2nd XI Women Development
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Sat 29 Jan 2022  ·  Women Solent Division 2
Isle of Wight 2
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Petersfield Hockey Club
2nd XI Women Development
IOW 2 v Petersfield 2

IOW 2 v Petersfield 2

Lauren Preston31 Jan 2022 - 11:46
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The only way is up

After an early morning ferry crossing to the Isle of Wight, Petersfield’s 2nds team found themselves facing a robust opposition on interesting pitch conditions with no subs. Petersfield had a strong start, putting pressure on the opposing team resulting in many interceptions by their midfield in their favour. The defence, led by Payne in goal, held strong during several short corners a few minutes in consistently being cleared by Jones, Sands, Amesbury and Morley. However, after many attempts the Isle of Wight team managed to score a goal during a short corner putting them in the lead. With strong passes up the left and right wings, Petersfield continued their first half battle in the midfield trying to gain advantage over the opposition to create opportunities. With the attacking trio of Simmonds, Day & Preston, Petersfield worked a number of opportunities within the oppositions D but were unable to convert these into goals. Isle of Wight closely marked the stronger players leading to Petersfield frustrations, which culminated in a Yellow Card for the captain (and on her birthday as well!!). Day then took a nasty hit to the foot and had to come off the pitch, this left Petersfield with just 9 players until half time! Wells & Silvester continued to work hard in the mid field outwitting the opposition and creating space for good structured attacks. The beginning of the second half saw Day return to the pitch and 2 minutes later Preston returned meaning there was a full team once again! Not far into the second half and some lovely passing in the midfield lead to an assist from Gear for Preston to score a goal, unfortunately this was then disallowed due to a ‘stick tackle’, leaving Isle of Wight in the lead. Soon after, with continued pressure for Petersfield, Sands sustained a facial injury from a wayward Isle of Wight stick delaying play which restarted with a bully off. The remaining 12 minutes were uneventful but it was a great game for the team although the outcome was unfortunate.

Match details

Match date

Sat 29 Jan 2022

Kickoff

12:00

Competition

Women Solent Division 2

League position

8
Isle of Wight 2
10
Petersfield 2
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