1 November 2008
Otliensians 1st XI 7 - 0 Sheffield Bankers 1st XI

Otliensians took a while to settle down and found themselves under pressure defending several short corners. They began to work the ball through to midfield for player of the match Sarina Corney to crack in Otliensians' first goal. Play continued with equal pressure on both goals however Otliensians were able to see the fruits of their labour as Sarina Corney beat the keeper again. Sheffield Bankers continued to press Otliensians but strong defensive play by bride to be Maggie Joce and opposition player of the match Katherine Jury, kept Otliensians in the lead. Excellent passing play resulted in Claire Brook placed in a strong scoring position and maintained her composure to score Otliensians third goal from a back stick flick. Half-time score 3-0.

With Otliensians' spirits riding high, they were able to keep up their momentum with an early fourth goal from Jodie Rockett. Sheffield continued to try and work the ball around Otliensians' defence but Katherine Jury thwarted every attempt. Midfield continued to feed the ball through to the front line where Otliensians' attackers were lined up. Claire Brook knocked in her second goal and Otliensians' confidence went off the scales. Fancying her second hat-trick in two weeks, Sarina Corney persisted to score Otliensians' sixth goal. Sheffield did not give up and made defender Crystal Gale work hard to keep the score sheet clean. After several earlier attempts on goal by Hayley Robinson, her determination paid off as she scored Otliensians' seventh and final goal. Again, a truly impressive team performance. Otliensians Hockey club would like to send their best wishes to Maggie Joce and Steve Simpson who will be married this weekend.

1 November 2008
Otliensians 1st XI 6 - 2 Sheffield Hallam 3rd XI

Otliensians started this match with only ten players due to half term holidays. Being one defender down, Otliensians knew they had to go out on the attack and they did this with a surprising opening goal from Sarina Corney. An unfortunate injury to Dani Cox temporarily reduced Otliensians to nine players however, this only served to inspire Otliensians and on their next attack, Sarina Corney beat two defenders and deftly slid the ball into the goal. Otliensians defence soaked up the counterattacks with good defensive play from Maggie Joce, Sue Wood, Opposition Player of the Match Dani Cox and rookie keeper Katherine Jury. A breakaway ball found Jodie Rockett in space who finished with a trademark goal into the top of the net. Shortly before half-time, Sheffield pulled back two goals. Half-time score 3-2.

Otliensians started the second half strongly and shocked Sheffield with a superbly worked team goal which Jodie Rockett converted. With midfielders Lucy Watson and Julia Ratahi picking off Sheffield attacks and with Sheffield's frustration mounting, Otliensians pushed on. Excellent distribution play from Hayley Robinson ensured Otliensians kept their foot on the gas which resulted in Claire Brook tapping in Hayley Robinson's cross. Slick passing amongst the team enabled Player of the Match Sarina Corney to finish her outstanding performance by swiping the sixth goal into the top of the net to complete her hat trick.

An all round blistering performance by all ten players.

11 October 2008
Otliensians 1st XI 1 - 0 Ben Rhydding 3rd XI

Otliensians started with determination to beat local rivals Ben Rhydding and applied pressure from the start. They settled themselves and began creating goal opportunities with player of the match Crystal Gale working well with Maggie Joce to drive the ball into attacking play. A sturdy opposition defence kept Otliensians at bay but they persevered. Otliensians' goal came from a cross from Julia Ratahi which found Lucy Watson in space who slammed it in. Half-time score 1-0.

Ben Rhydding started the second half by applying pressure on Otliensians' defence. However, with keeper Naomi Burden playing out of her skin and Michelle Reeve picking off attacks down the right, the opposition were unable to convert. In the last fifteen minutes, Ben Rhydding increased the pressure but Otliensians held firm and continued to create chances with Dani Cox narrowly missing by hitting the post. Otliensians hung in for a well deserved victory.

27 September 2008
Otliensians 1st XI 1 - 1 Thirsk 1st XI

Otliensians started their league campaign against Thirsk on and found themselves under pressure from the off however, effective communication soon settled them down. New player and player of the match, Crystal Gale settled well in to her new position, thwarting several attacks. Otliensians found their form and distributed the ball to their forwards who created several chances. Half-time score 0-0.

With several injuries ensuing and without substitutes, Otliensians were reduced to ten players at times. They battled on and earned a penalty corner for Dani Cox to convert. This rattled the opposition even more who retaliated with waves of attacks. Otliensians' defence stood firm with keeper Naomi Burden and defenders Michelle Reeve and Maggie Joce driving the ball out of defence. Thirsk equalised despite the continued pressure being applied.

Otliensians walked away from the game with their first point of the season and very tired legs. Final score 1-1.