Today, we had the snowed off match v Ashby 5s. We had a good squad only missing Finn from the starting line up and Dave still injured. Younger players had to step up and that they did. The game started well for Westleigh, who went straight on the attack with Zach on the right playing fantastic. It was Zach with great skill, who made the first goal. He continued this for most of the half. Not to be left behind all the other players were in good form after the Christmas break. Riley not at his best on the ball found himself scoring plenty. Ashby really never got at Westleigh in the first half and really we could have been further ahead. Half time 5 - 0 up. Ashby did come more into the game in the second half trying to save some pride. They did this and Jonny made two great saves. The defence for Westleigh were also now showing how important they can be on the attack with lots of pivot play. Welcome back to Harry with so many games missed to injury making great tackles and some clever passing up high. Stan what a come back to hockey, not sure I have seen such a good young right back and for sure will be moving up the teams very soon. Jake with only his second match made a recovery run the length of the pitch to block a rare Ashby attack. Ashby only got a goal from a penalty corner so well done rear guard.
As for the forward play again the juniors showed great skill, George had probably the nutmeg of the season on the left. Standing next to his Parents, Dave was set to comment on not doing basics but George with such skill just guided it past the defender and was off. He was superb and another great play he set the attack, made the run and just missed the tap in. Mark also helped with the attack today, movement was superb and fitted to how we train. He scored the goal of the game. Not to leave the middle out and Martin really had a good game today crunching tackles and quick transition back into attack nearly got his goal but Riley with his quick hands deflected it in.
Great win, great hockey by all.
Man of the Match - Zach first half was superb.
Next game is a must win against Leicester at home 12.20 meet. Get your availability in.