Tag: Mens 1sts

Mens 1s beat league leaders Cardiff & UWIC

Lydney Men I 3 – Cardiff & UWIC 2

The Mens 1st XI welcomed runaway league leaders Cardiff & UWIC to Whitecross this weekend in what turned out to be a thoroughly entertaining match for a large crowd.

Cardiff took the early spoils when a speculative shot from the edge of the D managed to find its way past in form keeper James Linley, having just returned from a Wales Masters trial. Following this set back, the defensive four of Ed Aldridge, James, Cotterall and Saunders tightened up and started to control the game from the back.

With Captain Andy Horn leading the midfield, Lydney were soon attacking and creating numerous chances. They were unlucky not to get onto the score sheet when Mark Lawson saw a shot fly past the post.

Cardiff held out the Lydney pressure and went into half time with their lead intact. Soon after the break they added a second and it seemed it was not going to be Lydney’s day. However the “Never say die” attitude that has marked Lydney’s performances this season shone through, and after a break down the right flank from Will Aldridge the ball broke to Will Hunt who smashed home from close range to give the home team hope.

Soon everything was going Lydney’s way with Cardiff becoming more and more frustrated giving away possession and collecting cards as their discipline began to let them down.

Lydney equalised with 10 minutes to go when their new midfield maestro “Manny” created an opening for himself, drawing the keeper to fire home from a narrow angle.

This set up a tense final period with Cardiff trying desperately to keep Lydney out. With less than 5 minutes remaining  a long ball from Saunders at right back found Manny free on the Cardiff 25, he in turn slotted the ball through the defence where Gavin Moore was on hand to finish and claim a deserved 3 points for Lydney.

Lydney’s man of the match vote was a split decision between Manny and Gavin Moore , but with the whole team putting in an excellent performance. More  of the same will be needed next week when Lydney are travelling to take on Cardiff Medics.

Lydney : James Linley (GK), Martin Saunders, Tom Cotterall, Gary James, Ed Aldridge, Andy Horne (Cpt), Will Aldridge, Manny, Gavin Moore, Will Hunt, Mark Lawson, Alex Hooper.

Mens 1s climb out of the relegation zone

Lydney Mens I 5 – Bath Buccanneers 3
Saturday 3rd March 2012

Lydney entertained Bath Buccanneers at Whitecross Leisure Centre on Saturday keen to secure three points that would take them clear of the relegation zone. The first half started with the opposition pushing forward at every opportunity and the home side took time to settle into their stride.

Lydney made a couple of changes to their formation and were soon rewarded with Chris Aldridge beating the goalkeeper from close range. Against the run of play Bath grabbed an equaliser with a deflected shot beating goalkeeper Matt George.

Captain Gavin Moore made it 2-1 soon after with a powerful reverse stick strike from the edge of the circle. A third soon followed with a Gary James short corner being deflected into the net off a Bath stick. Tom Fuller made it 4-1 just before half time with a well taken goal. The visitors came back into the game after the break with two goals setting up a close final quarter. A short corner move five minutes from the end of the game sealed the win for the home side with Steve Lewis calmly scoring from a short corner move. Goalkeeper Matt George was this week’s man of the match.

Next week Lydney travel to play second placed Cardiff & UWIC.

Men evenly matched with Bristol Students

Lydney Men I 2 – Bristol University Men 2
Sunday 19th February 2012

Lydney entertained Bristol University at Whitecross Leisure Centre on Sunday in this rearranged league match..

The first half started as the previous day had done with Lydney pushing forward but it was the visitors that took the lead against the run of play with a well struck short corner.

Lydney were soon level with Gary James scoring from a well struck short corner.

The home side pushed forward and Captain Gavin Moore put Lydney in the lead with a fine goal after a powerful run down the left flank.   

The students equalised with a scrambled effort just before half-time.

There were no further goals in the second half which proved to be an evenly matched affair.

Mens Firsts take 3 points from Shepton Mallet

Lydney Men I 4 – Shepton Mallet Men 2
Saturday 18th February 2012

Lydney entertained Shepton Mallet at Whitecross Leisure Centre on Saturday keen to secure three points against their visitors from Somerset.

The first half started with Lydney pushing forward but it was the visitors who took the lead against the run of play with a well struck short corner.

Lydney were soon into their stride and the combination of Ed Richards, Jason Rose and Kevin Broadhurst started to pay dividends with Broadhurst delivering the ball for Will Hunt to level the scores.

A similar move soon after led to Kevin Broadhurst setting up the ball nicely for Tom Cotterell to score with a powerful shot into the roof of the net.

Steve Lewis and Gary James were providing a platform for the midfield combination of Andy Horne and Captain Gavin Moore to push forward at every opportunity.

Lydney increased their lead early in the second half with Will Hunt scoring his second, again neat interplay between Ed Richards and Jason Rose resulting in Kevin Broadhurst supplying the final ball. 

Shepton Mallet pulled a goal back late in the game but this was soon cancelled out when Andy Horne scored from a short corner move.

Kevin Broadhurst was this week’s man of the match.

Mens 1s fly off the Blocks

Lydney 9 Devizes 1
Saturday 14th January 2012

Lydney entertained Devizes at Whitecross Leisure Centre on Saturday.

Lydney raced into an early lead with one of the quickest goals seen at Whitecross School, Kevin Broadhurst winning the ball at the top of the circle drawing the goalkeeper and slipping the ball to Tom Fuller to score into an empty net.

A similar thing happened two minutes later, this time Andy Horne supplying the finishing touch.

This was soon increased to 3-0 with Kevin Broadhurst and Tom Cotterell combining down the left to supply Tom Fuller with his second goal.

After 15 minutes it was 4-0 with Gary James scoring from a short corner with a well struck shot.

Devizes came more into the game as the half progressed but it was the home side who increased their lead just before half time with a goal from Captain Gavin Moore.

Lydney continued their pressure in the second half and further goals followed from Chris Aldridge, Will Aldridge (2) and Tom Cotterell.

Devizes scored a consolation goal late in the game.

Will Aldridge was this week’s man of the match.

Next week Lydney entertain Lansdown at Whitecross Leisure Centre 1.30 start.

Men’s Firsts in 6 goal Uni thriller

Bristol UWE 4  Lydney 2
Saturday 3rd December

Lydney travelled to Bristol on Saturday to take on the University of the West of England on their water based Astroturf pitch.

The visitors were soon into their stride with Captain Gavin Moore finishing off a well worked move with the opening goal.

Further positive interplay created a couple more chances but the second goal proved elusive.

The home side came back strongly before the break with an equaliser and then took the lead on the stroke of half time. 

Lydney were forced into a reshuffle when Adam Farag came off injured at half time, a big blow for the visitors.

Bristol UWE went further ahead with two well worked goals early in the second half and at this stage it was one way traffic.

Lydney came back strongly in the final quarter with Andy Horne, Kevin Broadhurst and Jason Rose combining well down the right flank.

It was from one of these exchanges that a short corner was awarded which was well finished off by Gary James.

Will Hunt was unlucky in the final minutes when a shot went narrowly wide. 

Will Aldridge was this week’s man of the match.

Next week Lydney entertain Cardiff University at Whitecross Leisure Centre 1.30pm start.

Mens 1s v Cardiff & UWIC

Lydney 2 – 4 Cardiff & UWIC
Saturday 26th November

Lydney entertained Cardiff & UWIC at Whitecross Leisure Centre on Saturday.

Cardiff went into an early lead with a well executed drag flick from the first attack of the game.

The visitors looked likely to increase their lead in the early exchanges but the home defence proved up to the task.

The remainder of the first half was an ill disciplined affair with a series of cards being awarded to the visitors. This resulted in them being reduced to 10 men for a spell just before half time with their goalkeeper being sent to the sin bin.

Lydney capitalised with an equaliser by Harry Fuller making his first team debut.

Early exchanges in the second half were fairly even with Cardiff taking a 2-1 lead before Tom Cotterell equalised for the home side with a powerful reverse stick shot high into the net.

Late in the game Cardiff took control and finished with two well worked goals to secure the three points.

Tom Cotterell was this week’s man of the match.

Next week Lydney travel to Bristol to take on Bristol UWE.

Adam’s Reverse stick Winner beats Bath Buccs

Lydney 1st Team Hockey Report

Bath Buccs 2  Lydney 3
Saturday 19th November

Lydney travelled to Bath on Saturday to take on mid table Bath Buccaneers.

The first quarter was a fairly even affair and it was the visitors who took the lead with Chris Aldridge finishing off a short corner move at the far post. The home side came back strongly and equalised soon after.

Lydney were forced into a reshuffle when Tom Cotterell received a blow to the head and had to be replaced by Ed Aldridge.

Midway through the second half the home side took the lead with some slick attacking play. With ten minutes to go Adam Farag equalised with a powerful reverse stick shot.

Lydney powered forward looking for the winner and with the last hit of the game it was Adam Farag who claimed the three points for his side with another reverse stick shot into the top corner.

Adam Farag and Will Aldridge were joint man of the match.

Next week Lydney entertain Cardiff & UWIC at Whitecross Leisure Centre 1.30pm start.

Mens 1s show Devizes their class

Devizes 0 – Lydney 4
Saturday 1st October

Lydney travelled to Devizes for their first league game of the 2011-2012 season. The visitors dominated proceedings from the first whistle producing a well organised display with all players making significant contributions. The first goal came from a short corner move with Chris Aldridge providing the final touch to a well worked move. A second goal soon followed with Captain Gavin Moore scoring from a penalty flick. The second half was a fairly even affair but Lydney added a third with Will Aldridge scoring after a goalmouth scramble. The scoring was completed in the final minutes with a penalty flick from Kevin Broadhurst. 

Andy Horne was this week’s man of the match.

Next week Lydney entertain Lansdown on their newly laid Astroturf pitch at Whitecross School with a 1pm start.