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Match Reports 2009-10
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Ben Rhydding
2nd XI 2-1
Otliensians 1st XI
In this their first game of the weekend Otliensians faced a
very organised Ben Rhydding side. Otliensians tack ticks of
a containment game paid off as their defence worked tirelessly
against a torrid Rhydding attack. The only goal came mid-way
through the first half for Rhydding, this only spurd on Otliensians
who started to build on good defensive work through midfield
and attack. Julia Ratahi found space on the right and linked
well with Zoe Coates and Sarena Corney but unfortunately couldn't
find the back of the net. The second half was much like the
first a very tight affair. Rhdding pushed forward only to be
thwarted by the defence of Maggie Simpson, Dani Cox and Amy
Rawson and some excellant saves by man of the match Tracy Hellewell
in goal. Towards the end Otliensians got a break away and forced
a corner only for the shot to go wide. A good performance by
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Leeds Uni 2nd
XI 0-6
Otliensians 1st XI
In their last game of the season
Otliensians travelled to Harrogate last Sunday. Knowing a win
would draw them level on points with Adel, Otliensians had to
score 8 to keep them in the league. They started well with good
surging runs from Becky Caisley and Sarena Corney making the
Harrogate keeper work hard. The scoring was opened by Sarena
Corney closely followed by a tap in by Alex Jewell. Otliensians
were in thier stride now and looked like scoring every time
they went forward, corney scored again before half time to take
it to 3-0.
The second half started in the same vien for the visitors in
rampant attact. The forth was scoredby Jewell who pushed the
ball home after some penetrating work on the right by Zoe Coates.
The next 2 goals came in quick succession from Becky Caisley
and Sarena Corney. Man of the match Laura Tweddle had a goal
dissallowed near the end making the final score 6-0. This was
Otliensians best result of the season but tinged with dissapointnent
as they dropped down on goal difference, on reflection Otliensians
have applied themselves well in the premier league and hope
to bounce straight back.
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Leeds Uni 1st XI
3-1
Otliensians 1st XI
After a thursday night defeat to Wakefield and picking up
some injuries to players, Otliensians visiited a youthful
Leeds Uni side who were going for promotion. It was a case
of damage limitation for the visiting side as Otliensians
face a relegation battle with Adel therefore goal difference
counts. Otliensians started the game with a player short but
defencively found their feet and with good guidence from sweeper
Dani Cox maintained the home side. Tireless work from man
of the match Becky Caisley in midfield releived the pressure
but Leeds were soon on the score sheet through a short corner.
Once back to full strength Otliensians pushed forward and
ceated chances. Otliensians defence marked well and with some
excellant goal keeping by Tracy Hellewell the visitors only
let in another goal, half time 2-0.
Otliensians started the second half with abit of self belief
and sweeping one twos between Julia Ratahi and Becky Caisley
found them asking questions of the Leeds Uni defence. The
visitors gained a few short corners but were unable to convert.
Another excellant save from Hellewell only saw the rebound
go bobbling in. A through ball gave Otliensians their best
scoring chance when the ball bounced off the post fooling
the Uni keeper but unfortunately the Otiensians forwards wereless
quick to react. A reflex save by Maggie Simpson pushing the
ball over the bar kept Leeds from scoring again. Final score
3-0. A good team performance to take through to their final
weekend of games against rivals Ben Rhydding and bottom of
the table Harrogate,Otliensians will need some points out
of these games for their survival.
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Otliensians
1st XI 2-5
Doncaster 2nd XI
Otliensians faced a very organised and fast Doncaster side last
saturday. Doncaster soon scored and Oltiensians feared the worse,
but managed to contain them with good defensive work by Dani
Cox and Michelle Reeve. Otliensians got into their stride and
put pressure on through sweeping moves by Serena Corney. Unfortunately
Doncaster scored just before half time taking it up 2-0. Otliensians
started the second half in a positive frame of mind surging
forward at every opportunity. An explosive run from Serena Corney
beating several defenders then found Jodi Rocket in space who
scored. An unfortunate decision let Doncaster in to make it
3-1 this is resulted in a lapse of concentration for Otliensians
who let in further goals. The homeside rallied towards the end
a gave a short corner which Dani Cox converted. Final score
5-2.
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Otliensians 1st XI
0-6
Boston Spa 1st XI
Otliensians entertained top
of the league Boston Spa. After recent wins Otliensians started
confidently, for the first 15 minutes the homeside contained
Boston Spa. A sloppy goal allowed the visitors to get into
their stride a second soon followed. Otliensians dug deep
and flowing moves through opposition man of the match Becky
Caisley created chances. Otliensians defense were under pressure,
but man of the match Dani Cox kept them at bay. In the second
half Boston Spa were rampent. Chances were few and far between
for Otliensians with a Serena Corney cross travelling right
across the face of goal eluding the forwards. Valiant efforts
in goal by Tracey Hellewell were unrewarded as Boston got
a few more goals.
Final scoree 0-6. Otliensians visit Leeds 1 on Saturday for
hopefully a repeat performance.
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Otliensians 1st XI
2-1
Leeds 1st XI
In this David and Goliath type fixture Otliensians faced a
very fit and inform Leeds side. Leeds took control from the
start and put Otliensians on the backfoot immediately. Stout
defending by Dani Cox, Michelle Reeve and opposition player
of the match Amy Rawson, kept them at bay.Midway through the
first half Serena Corney made a break through the middle and
put Maggie Simpson through on goal whos shot nutmegged the
keeper and found the back of the net. Now on a high Oltiensians
found themselves creating more chances and were nearly two
up after a driving run from Becky Caisley was narrowly missed.
Half time 1-0.
The second half started the way the first one ended fast and
furious. Leeds really came at the homeside and scored fairly
soon. Thinking they were in for a heavy defeat Oltiensians
dug deep and with some reflex saves from Tracey Hellewell
in goal they held the score at 1-1. Lucy Watson and player
of the match Laura Tweedle worked hard in mid field thwarting
many of the Leeds attacks and Caisley and Corney combined
well upfront backing each other up and making goal scoring
chances for Claire brook and Simpson. The winning goal came
from a darting run by Julia Ratahi up the right for Simpson
to take into the circle whos crossed was saved only for Tweedle
to pounce on the loose ball and fire into the net. In the
last 10 minutes Leeds piled on the pressure and there indiscipline
showed. Oltliensians hung on to take a very deserved 3 points.
An all round outstanding team performance.
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Wakefield 4th
XI 1-1
Otliensians 1st XI
After several weeks off due to the bad weather and a frustrating
loss to Adel, Otliensians travelled to Wakefield. Otliensians
started shakily thus allowing Wakefield to score. After this
Otliensians settled to the task and started passing the ball
around. Good work through man of the match Laura Tweddle and
Julia Ratahi on the right sent Zoe Coates down the right wing
causing havoc. Several crosses were made but unfortunately not
connected with. The play was up and down which kept Michelle
Reeve and Dani Cox on their toes in defense and some excellant
stops by Tracy Hellewell in goal.
Otliensians started the second half where they left off driving
forward taking the game to Wakefield. Hard work by midfield
players Becky Caisley and Lucy Watson pushed them towards the
Wakefield goal. An unfortunate injury to Dani Cox forced Oltiensians
into a substitution and reshape of the team. Zoe Coates continued
to pressure down the right wing and a cross found Maggie Simpson
whos shot on goal was pushed in by Claire Brook. Oltiensians
got a penalty corner in the dying minutes only for it to be
saved. Final score 1 -1 and a deserved point for a good team
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Doncaster 2nd XI 6-2
Otliensians 1st XI
Otliensians travelled to
Doncaster to face a young and fit Doncaster side. Stout defending
by joint player of the match Dani Cox and Michelle Reeve,
kept the homeside at bay.Otliensians found it hard to break
through , which gave them few opportunities. Doncaster scored
just before half time. A lack of concentration in the first
five minutes in the second half, let Doncaster score twice.
Otliensians settled down and moved up the right through Julia
Ratahi and Jodie Rockett, but unfortunately they couldnt finish
it off. A break away by Jodie Rockett found her one on one
with the Goalkeeper who she cooly went round and slotted her.
Doncaster continued to attack scoring more goals. A late penalty
corner for Otliensians gave Dani Cox a goal.
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Boston Spa 1st XI 7-2
Otliensians 1st XI
Otliensians travelled to
face the well organised league leaders. The visitors started
well and soon got into their stride. Julia Ratahi, Hayley
Robinson and Jodie Rockett combined well on the right to create
chances which narrowly missed. Boston Spa opened the scoring
with a well worked move and clinical finish. Otliensians had
to defend well with player of the match goalkeeper Tracy Hellewell
making some vital saves to keep them in touch. Michelle Reeve
and Dani Cox kept a keen defence and made important tackles
with Lucy Watson clearing the ball out. Unfortunately Boston
Spa scored from a corner just before half time to make it
2-0.
Otliensians came out fighting in the 2nd half with good spirit.
2 quick goals by the home side knocked Ensians abit but their
heads didn't go down and Claire Brook scored from a rebound
off a corner. Boston Spa's relentless pressure paid off as
the goals went in. Otliensians managed to score again through
a well worked move between Claire Brook and Sarina corney-with
Corney finishing it off. Otliensians felt abit rail-roaded
at the end conceeding 7 goals but for most of the game they
competed well and should take some positives from their performance.
Next week they entertain Leeds 1.
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Otliensians 1st XI
1-2
Wakefield 3rd XI
Otliensians entertained Wakefield
last saturday, in a fast and furious clash.Oltiensians started
well with positive play with Julia Ratahi, Lucy Watson and
Zoe Coats combining well and creating chances for the forwards.
Against the runner play Wakefield scored this didnt deter
Otliensians , with Serenaa Corney and Clare Brook coming close.
Wakefield found their feet and got into the match, stout defending
by Danny Cox and player of the match goal keeper Tracy Hellewell
kept them at bay. Unfotunately Wakefield scored again just
before half time.
The second half Otliensians came out fighting with slick passes
between the midfield and forwards Otliensians scored through
Clare Brook from a rebound off a corner. Otliensians were
all over Wakefield in the last 15 minutes but chances didnt
go their way. Final score 2-1. Otliensians visit top of the
table Boston Spa next week.
The club send their best wishes to chief supporter Len Morris
for a speedy recovery.
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Otliensians
1st XI 1-1
Ben Rhydding 2nd XI
With players back and subs on the bench, Otliensians faced Ben
Rhydding in the local derby. Ben Rhydding started well, putting
quite a few attacks together only to be thwarted by sound defensive
work, by man of the match Laura Tweedle. Ensians weathered the
storm and were soon on the attack with Julia Ratahi and Serena
Corney pushing forward. This was a ping pong game with Ensians
attacking then Ben Rhydding attacking and Dani Cox had to be
on her toes in defense even clearing off the line from a penalty
corner. Half time score 0-0.
The second half started in the same vain, fast and furious with
both sides not wanting to make any mistakes. Good saves by Tracey
Hellewell in goal kept the visitors at bay for so long but midway
through the second half Ben Rhydding scored. This didnt deter
the Ensians who powered forward with Becky Caisley, Hayley Robinson
and Jodie Rockett causing mayhem in the Rhydding defense a free
hit was awarded and Rockett took it in for Claire Brook to fire
home. Final Score 1-1 in a pulsating game of Hockey.
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OTLEY
1st XI 5-0
HARROGATE 2nd XI
On a very wet and blustery day Otley entertained Harrogate 2.
Otley attacked from the start and were soon in front when Becky
Caisley struck the ball through a crowd of players and found
the net. Otley's second came from persistant play by Julia Ratahi
on the right who crossed the ball for Hayley Robinson to slap
the ball home. Otley were now on the rampage, their 3rd was
slotted home at close range by Claire Brook off another pinpointed
cross by Ratahi. Their 4th came just before half time after
Caisley picked up the ball in midfield and crossed for Robinson
to tap in her 2nd. This finished off a great passage of play
for Otley with all the team blending well.
Otley started the 2nd half knowing that Harrogate were rattled
and had to defend well. Timely tackles by Michelle Reeve and
Lucy Watson kept Harrogate at bay. Harrogate took the game to
Otley and the play was end to end. Tracy Hellewell made a terrific
save in goal mid-way through the half to keep a clean sheet.
Otley's next attack gained them a penalty corner which Dani
Cox cooly struck home to make it 5. Otley had to defend to the
end to keep Harrogate out. Man of the match points went to Hayley
Robinson,Becky Caisley and Dani Cox from the opposition. |
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