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WOMENS 3RD XI - 09/09/2023 VS LODDON 1 (H) 
 
TEAM: Womens 3rd XI 
DATE: 09/09/2023 
FIXTURE: Womens 3rd XI VS 09/09/2023 
HEADLINE: Too hot for hockey! 
LEAGUE: EAST DIVISION 2 NORTH EAST 
VENUE: TRF 
RESULT: WON 2-0 
 
REPORT: 
On the most horrendously hot day the womens 3s hid out in the cool of the changing room for as long as possible before reluctantly warming up in the only patch of shade available. Keen to get more practice at our new formation, but not overly confident about facing our ‘Bogey’ team, Loddon 1s. 
 
City started reasonably strong, trying to let the ball do the work to minimise running around in the heat. Unfortunately the ball didn’t particularly want to do the work either and both teams struggled to move it around cleanly, with city unable to get the ball out of the D on the first two short corners. Luckily City eventually found the backboard, with Helen Brockington scoring first from a rebound off the keeper.  
 
City were dominating the game, despite the heat, but Loddon fought their way towards citys goal, causing keeper, Jess, to make a frankly amazing save having gone to ground only to spring back to her feet and dive to the other side of the goal with impressive speed! 
 
Both teams were grateful to be playing quarters and City benefited from bench mascots Gemma and Serena icing us down with cold compresses in the breaks, and captain Claire providing sugary treats as well as the team talks. 
 
City continued to attack Loddon, with a superb second goal from Helen; a rocket of a hit which almost took the goalies hand off! Helen was then unfortunately denied her hat-trick with a third goal disallowed. Daughter Evie almost made the scoresheet with a confidently executed reverse stick shot which only narrowly missed the goal. Final score 2-0. 
 
Overall city were pleased with their performance, starting to feel more comfortable with the new formation and looking forward to the first league game at the seaside, in hopefully more favourable temperatures. 
 
POTM goes to Jenn C 

MENS 1ST XI - 14/09/2023 VS UEA 1 (H) 
 
TEAM: Mens 1st XI 
DATE: 14/09/2023 
FIXTURE: Mens 1st XI VS 14/09/2023 
HEADLINE: Thursday Night Under The Lights  
LEAGUE: CONFERENCE MIDLANDS 
VENUE: TRF 
RESULT: 7-1 win  
 
REPORT: last few preseason games before the league begins on 24th. Dominant display scoring 33seconds into the game but lots to still work on.