Fylde Hockey Club round-up: Firsts’ success as seconds go joint-top of the table
The round-up of last weekend’s matches involving Fylde Hockey Club’s various teams.
Fylde Hockey Club’s ladies’ first team maintained their unbeaten away record against Newcastle University 1 with a 1-0 win in Women’s Conference North.
Both keepers made good saves in a goalless first half before a foul on Jessica Wharton saw Vicky Rukin break the deadlock with a penalty flick.
Newcastle pushed hard for an equaliser in the final quarter, but Fylde’s defensive unit held firm to secure three points.
Fylde 2 sit joint-top of North West Women’s Division One after a 3-1 win over Clitheroe Blackburn Northern 1.
After conceding early, Fylde kept their heads up and levelled through Dawn Child.
They took the lead through Chelsea Atkinson before a penalty corner rebound was converted by Holly Farquharson to ensure victory.
The same division brought a 7-0 defeat for Fylde 3 at Formby 1.
Despite their best efforts, Fylde struggled to contain Formby’s attacking threat as they took full advantage of their opportunities in front of goal.
Fylde 4 went down 4-1 at Kirkby Stephen 2 in North West Women’s Division Three North.
They took an early lead through Alyssa Woodman against a Kirkby Stephen team who had to rally themselves to get back in the game.
LSA scored within the first 10 minutes and then doubled their lead before half-time.
Imi Todd pulled a goal back after the break as Fylde were beaten despite a strong second-half performance.
Fylde 6’s match at Preston Development in North West Women’s Division Five North (Central) was postponed.
North West Open Men’s Division Three North brought a 4-3 loss for Fylde 1 against Clitheroe Blackburn Northern 2.
Fylde fell behind early on but gained their composure and levelled through Connor Lasrado.
Two goals either side of half-time left Fylde 3-1 down before Lasrado scored again to halve the deficit.
However, a short corner scramble saw Fylde concede again and although Luke Hitchen made it 4-3, a late equaliser proved in vain.
There was also a 4-3 loss for Fylde 2 Development against CBN 4 Development in North West Open Men’s Division Five North.
Fylde trailed 2-0 at half-time, after which Ralph Baron and Alfie Smith got them on terms.
Having fallen behind again, Fylde made it 3-3 through Teddy Rowe but a late short corner ended with their opponents scoring the winner.