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WOMENS 2ND XI - 07/12/2019 VS CHRISTCHURCH 1 (H) 
 
TEAM: Womens 2nd XI 
DATE: 07/12/2019 
FIXTURE: Womens 2nd XI VS 07/12/2019 
HEADLINE: 'Twas the night (ish) before Christmas 
LEAGUE: EAST DIVISION 2 NORTH EAST 
VENUE: Taverham Christmas grotto 
RESULT: 
4 - 0 
REPORT: 
‘Twas the night (ish) before Christmas, at Taverham hockey pitch, 
Womens 2s faced Christchurch, hoping for victory without hitch. 
The last game before Christmas; festive spirit was in the air, 
Against struggling Christchurch, dreams raced of goals and flare. 
We followed victory from the Men with goals from coach Tapin, 
Moral was high at Norwich city, time for our Christmas win. 
Shirts on, gum shields in, socks pulled up with care, 
Visualising those goals that soon would be there.  
We pushed back and didn't conceded in the first 4 minutes,  
Good start, Leanne’s team talk obviously a hit. 
Umpire Lingy, the Grinch today, was dressed all in green,  
Got out his cards and sent Christchurch off for being mean. 
We dominated the first half, delightful passes galore, 
Shots, saves and misses, but we just couldn’t score. 
Until Lizzy snuck forward, quiet as a mouse,  
Ball through from Millie, GOOAALL, down came the house. 
After that we got better, and better once again 
Rosie burst into the D and jabbed the ball in. 
I kicked the ball lots, there’s a surprise, 
An airshot in front of goal…or was it a disguise? 
Then came a short corner, aha we’d rehearsed these, 
Back to Rosie the injector, another goal if you please. 
And if something works, why not try it again, 
Same routine, same result, practice not in vane. 
As the evening drew in on our last December game, 
Thoughts can turn to turkey and a log fire flame. 
A solid half of the season, promotion not out of sight 
Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night. 
 
 

WOMENS 3RD XI - 07/12/2019 VS NORWICH CITY 4 (A) 
 
TEAM: Womens 3rd XI 
DATE: 07/12/2019 
FIXTURE: Womens 3rd XI VS 07/12/2019 
HEADLINE: Goalless game 
LEAGUE: NORFOLK PREMIER DIVISION 
LEAGUE SPONSORS: EMPRESA LIMITED 
VENUE: Taverham (away) 
RESULT: 0-0 (draw) 
 
REPORT: Norwich City 3s faced their peers in an interclub league game against City's 4th team. The 3s were denied all attempts at goal by a fantastic performance from 4s keeper Anna Linsmith. Despite best efforts from the 3s, including up front drives by Emily Leeming and player of the match Gabby Sharp, it was a nil - nil finish. 
 

WOMENS 4TH XI - 07/12/2019 VS NORWICH CITY 3 (H) 
 
TEAM: Womens 4th XI 
DATE: 07/12/2019 
FIXTURE: Womens 4th XI VS 07/12/2019 
HEADLINE: City vs City 
LEAGUE: NORFOLK PREMIER DIVISION 
LEAGUE SPONSORS: EMPRESA LIMITED 
VENUE: home  
RESULT: city 4s - 0 city 3s - 0 
 
REPORT:  
On a relatively mild Saturday morning in Taverham Norwich City 4s faced the City 3s team in a league interclub game. Right from the start the 3s pushed on and had multiple chances on goal but the 4s defended well and weathered the storm with great performances from the off by the back line of Jess and Kristina. The 4s worked hard down the right hand side pushing the attack back and in the first half managed to create a few chances. Going in at half time at 0-0 spurred the City 4s on, knowing we could potentially nick a goal. 
 
In the second half the 3s ramped up the pressure but the 4s absorbed everything thrown at them and with pure grit and determination even managed a number of great breaks and shots at target. Stand out performances from Charlotte and Anna Linsmith in goal made this match a memorable and well deserved point! 
 

WOMENS 5TH XI - 07/12/2019 VS HERLINGS 1 (A) 
 
TEAM: Womens 5th XI 
DATE: 07/12/2019 
FIXTURE: Womens 5th XI VS 07/12/2019 
HEADLINE: Great team spirit 
LEAGUE: NORFOLK LEAGUE DIVISION 1 
LEAGUE SPONSORS: EMPRESA LIMITED 
VENUE: Herlings 1 - Breckland Leisure Centre 
RESULT:3-1 win 
 
REPORT:A great spirited game was played by City against Herlings 1 away. City had first pushback and started with lots of great passes and Maria Marsh doing speedy runs to intercept balls on the right and good triangles down the wing lead to a great pass by Lucy McNarry to Olivia Broadway which resulted in our first goal of the game. Herlings fought back hard with lucky breaks keeping Allison McLellan on her toes and Zara Hunter had a great save from a one on one to keep the half time result to 1-0 to City. The second half City came out hungry for more goals, the play was evenly split with Herlings keeper making some good saves. Then City stepped it up to make it an attacking game which saw a great ball from Lucy McNarry passed in which deflected off the stick of Carey Briggs and Amy Hinchliffe tapped it in for our second goal. Shortly after a great run-on the right saw Lucy McNarry get City's third goal. Herlings were determined to get a goal in which came in the last part of the game. Final score was 3-1 to City with a well deserved player of the match for Zara Hunter. As always a great match tea by Herlings was very welcome and much enjoyed afterwards :) 

WOMENS 6TH XI - 07/12/2019 VS BROADLAND 3 (A) 
 
TEAM: Womens 6th XI 
DATE: 07/12/2019 
FIXTURE: Womens 6th XI VS 07/12/2019 
HEADLINE: A loss but positive signs to build on moving forward 
LEAGUE: NORFOLK LEAGUE DIVISION 2 
LEAGUE SPONSORS: EMPRESA LIMITED 
VENUE: TRF 
RESULT: 2-1 loss 
 
REPORT:City had most of the play in the first half with great runs from midfield, who were also working hard to keep the ball high up the pitch. However, despite some creative play in the D, unfortunately City were unable to find the net. In the second half Broadland pushed harder and converted a short corner and won a goal from open play. City managed to pull a goal back, but a near-miss attacking short corner at final whistle meant that unfortunately it was a 2 – 1 loss. City worked hard and there is plenty to build on moving forward.  

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MENS 1ST XI - 07/12/2019 VS CHELMSFORD 1 (H) 
 
TEAM: Mens 1st XI 
DATE: 07/12/2019 
FIXTURE: Mens 1st XI VS 07/12/2019 
HEADLINE: Emphatic Victory For City 
LEAGUE: EAST PREMIER DIVISION A 
VENUE: 
RESULT: 
 
REPORT: 
Norwich city Men’s 1s welcomed Chelmsford HC to the fortress wanting to make it three wins on the bounce and with JC on board for a pre-match pep talk the team looked looked full of energy heading into the match. 
It was clear from he start Chelmsford were going to press high allowing the ball to be played to the half back’s and then closing the ball down quickly. Thankfully the hard work put in at training meant it was second nature for city’s screens to find the space between Chelmford's defensive lines, relieving pressure from city’s defense. With the ball being moved on quickly from the screens out to the wingers city soon found themselves in the attacking 3rd putting Chelmsford under of pressure. City’s own press soon paid off with Cameron Cooke, currently in a rich vein of form, turning the ball over from a stray pass and then driving into the D, switching the ball onto his reverse and finishing with a powerful shot to the top corner. Chelmsford tried to up the tempo playing on the break only for city’s defense to hold strong wining their one on one battles and midfield working back to further protect a clean sheet. With a little bit of luck city ended the half 2-0 up with a clearance off the line from Rich Green and a neat tight angled finish from Chris Wardale, rising up the top scorers table. 
The message at half time was a simple one, keep working for each other, keep finding the space between Chelmsford lines and force the ball to where we want it. With Chelmsford tiring, city kept up the pressure, pressing high on their defense, creating an overload and as a result lead to further goals from city's forwards. City controlled the rest of the half with only a couple of scares managing to hold onto the clean sheet and scoring some lovely team goals. the game finished 6-0. 

MENS 2ND XI - 07/12/2019 VS UEA 1 (A) 
 
TEAM: Mens 2nd XI 
DATE: 07/12/2019 
FIXTURE: Mens 2nd XI VS 07/12/2019 
HEADLINE: Unlucky! 
LEAGUE: EAST DIVISION 2 NORTH 
VENUE: 
RESULT: 
 
REPORT: 
What went well... We turned up 1st half and created some good chances before they scored.  
What went wrong.. Most things after they scored.....  
 
Curry was had, beer was had in the evening..... All was forgotten! 

MENS 3RD XI - 07/12/2019 VS UEA 2 (H) 
 
TEAM: Mens 3rd XI 
DATE: 07/12/2019 
FIXTURE: Mens 3rd XI VS 07/12/2019 
HEADLINE: Great exhibition of youth 
LEAGUE: EAST DIVISION 3 NORTH EAST 
VENUE: Taverham 
RESULT:City 3s 0 - 2 UEA 2s 
 
REPORT:  
A strong defensive partnership of Simon and Adam used there experience and wits to keep the young uea side out ed was a reliable outlet from 16s and open play receiving the ball and attacking at pace whilst Henry on the other side was doing lots of tracking on the right side of the pitch. Luke in goal made numerous fantastic saves keeping us in the game we came close to coming back into the game as Alex put a beautiful ball straight across the D with Henry steaming in and just missing. Rio and Ben making up the central midfield partnership both keeping the ball under control and maintaining full composure at high pressure and attacking at high speed with the ball under control at all times. Reece had many very close chances almost going in from shorter corners forcing the keeper into action many times he also held the ball up very well allowing others to travel up the pitch in support. Toby did a very good job of running onto through balls and hastling the defence on the right wing forcing many errors from their defence and allowing chances for us. Monty played a very composed game and switching the ball from side to side when needed successfully. Freddie played a very good game dropping into almost a false nine position to collect the ball then using a dynamic touch to get away from the player played it wide with a good deep ball very often. Robert played very well continuously winning the ball back for us and drawing fouls on the left side of midfield. The uea goals came from a short corner routine that is rarely executed and then a fast paced counter attack with a square ball across the D and then a finish.