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WOMENS 1ST XI - 20/09/2025 VS CITY OF PETERBOROUGH 1 (H) 
 
TEAM: Womens 1st XI 
DATE: 20/09/2025 
FIXTURE: Womens 1st XI VS 20/09/2025 
HEADLINE: Late goal snatches a point 
LEAGUE: EAST DIVISION 1 NORTH 
VENUE: Taverham Recreation Facilities  
RESULT: 2-2 
 
REPORT: 
Norwich City Womens 1s came up against Peterborough 1s in a strongly contested game. City started the first half with high intensity and great plays, coming up with a quick counter attack down the left handside, entering the D and resulting in a penalty flick only 5 minutes into the game. Ellyn Roberts stepped up to take the penalty and scored a great flick left of the keeper and straight into the back net, putting City up to 1-0 very early on. Unfortunately we couldn’t keep the momentum going and with Peterborough eventually finding their ways, they managed to come back against us and scored two quite quick goals, ending the first half 2-1 to them. After a great chat from Ali and Emily the womens went out strong again hoping to see a smilier result from the first five minutes of the first half. We started playing the ball better from the back into the middle and then up to the forwards creating better plays and more opportunities to equalise, with winning a few penalty corners and yet another penalty flick, but we were unable to capitalise and defeat looked on the cards. With only 3 minutes left of the game City managed to claim a short corner, and with Hannah Nunn’s great strike from the top of the D City managed to get the score back to a tie to 2-2. Coach Ali was very satisfied with a draw so sent us all back into a half court press to ensure we didn’t concede and start the new season with a loss, with these great tactics City managed to maintain the draw finishing the game 2-2 against a very strong Peterborough team. 
 

WOMENS 3RD XI - 20/09/2025 VS IPSWICH 3 (A) 
 
TEAM: Womens 3rd XI 
DATE: 20/09/2025 
FIXTURE: Womens 3rd XI VS 20/09/2025 
HEADLINE: Winning start for 3s 
LEAGUE: EAST DIVISION 2 NORTH EAST 
VENUE: 
RESULT:2-0 win 
 
REPORT:match report: 
 
What a start to the season! The dream team was out and in Helen’s words “playing like we were in a cup final”! We started as we meant to go on, creating lots of brilliant chances (including a fairly clear goal…) and dominated possession all the way through the first half. A brilliant goal came from a lovely build up from the whole team and was very very well deserved to end the first half with spirits high. Fuelled on some super tasty oranges we didn’t drop the intensity at all in the second half and got the goal to show for it, bringing the score to 2-0. A strong fight to the end kept their goals out and we secured an amazing win - well done everyone and let’s keep the undefeated streak going! 
 

WOMENS 4TH XI - 20/09/2025 VS NORWICH DRAGONS 4 (H) 
 
TEAM: Womens 4th XI 
DATE: 20/09/2025 
FIXTURE: Womens 4th XI VS 20/09/2025 
HEADLINE: 20/09/2025 Match Report  
LEAGUE: EAST DIVISION 3 NORTH EAST (NORTH) 
 
Match Report: NCHC Womens 4s vs NDHC Womens 5s 
Venue: Home - Taverham Recreational Facilities 
Date: 20 Sep 2025 
Result: 2 (H) -2 (A) 
 
The Norwich City Hockey Club Womens 4s kicked off their season with a spirited home fixture against Norwich Dragons Womens 5s. Despite this being the first game of the season, both teams delivered an exciting and hard-fought match that kept both teams on their toes. 
 
First Half: 
* NCHC dominated possession early on, keeping energy high and creating lots of opportunities.  
* The opening goal came from NCHC player Olivia and was assisted by Wiktoria, showcasing persistence and great teamwork. 
* NDHC responded with determination, equalising before halftime to level the score. 
 
Second Half: 
* The momentum shifted as NDHC took control, scoring a goal on a well-executed short corner. 
* NCHC rallied back with a fantastic goal from Olivia, the ball brought in from a strong pass outside of the D by Wiktoria, bringing the scoreline to a thrilling draw. 
 
Goal scorers: Goal 1 - Olivia Greenway. Goal 2 - Olivia Greenway.  
 
Player of the Match: Charlotte Knight played in midfield, covering immense ground and battling tirelessly for possession. 
 
Team Spirit: This was the first match of the 2025 season for the newly formed NCHC Womens 4s squad and the team gelled impressively on the pitch. Captain Wiktoria and coach Pies did an immense job at motivating in the team, organising positions and supporting rotations. The team had strong communication, relentless effort, and promising chemistry, the Womens 4s team are excited for the season ahead and eager to build on this performance. 

MENS 2ND XI - 20/09/2025 VS CITY OF PETERBOROUGH 2 (A) 
 
TEAM: Mens 2nd XI 
DATE: 20/09/2025 
FIXTURE: Mens 2nd XI VS 20/09/2025 
HEADLINE: 6-3 Win - Phenomenal way to start the season 
LEAGUE: EAST DIVISION 1 NORTH 
VENUE: City of Peterborough Hockey Club 
RESULT: 6-3 W Vs City of Peterborough 2 
 
REPORT: 
To start the season, the Men’s 2 travelled away to Peterborough with a strong squad of 14. After a delayed start due to injuries in the previous match, the guys were ready for battle. As the whistle went, Norwich — with pushback — kept possession and, after some high-intensity passing, Corey Ruston slotted the ball into the net after just two minutes of play. From the restart, Norwich quickly regained possession and Chris Wardle scored City’s second. What a way to start! 
 
Peterborough then began to liven up, pulling one back after 20 minutes and a few 50/50 decisions, making it 2-1. Norwich responded quickly, with Charlie Hutchinson showing some fabulous dribbling before scoring Norwich’s third to make it 3–1. 
 
Our newly appointed men’s 1s/2s coach, Grant Gilmore, then showed why he’s not only a coach, netting a wonderful goal to make it 4–1. Just before the halftime whistle, Peterborough scored their second, sending the teams into the break at 4–2. 
 
After a motivating speech from Tom, Grant, and Pete at halftime, Norwich earned a penalty corner just a few minutes into the second half. From left slip, Tom Bailey spotted the post unmanned and slotted in his first of the season to make it 5–2 — a phenomenal goal! The game then quietened down until Peterborough were awarded a penalty stroke from some questionable play, bringing the score to 5–3. Norwich responded positively, with Archie Chipperfield showing why he’s earned his place in the squad by scoring a sensational goal to make it 6–3. 
 
Norwich then controlled the game until the final whistle, sealing a 6–3 win. Jonty Black was deservedly named Man of the Match for his phenomenal performance and work rate. 
 
Written by Tom Bailey