DATE

REPORT

20 March

Ladies 4ths vs Oxton 3rds – Won 2 - 1

Chester showed renewed efforts this weekend after a disappointing game the previous weekend.  Chester put out a strong side to face league opponents Oxton. Chester were able to open the scoring through a goal from Jenny Watters after placing the Oxton defence under pressure from the whistle. Oxton were quick to equal the score line to leave the score 1-1 at halftime. Chester demonstrated superb flare in their attacking moves to create further goal-scoring opportunities.    Late in the second half Chester were able to seal victory through an excellent goal by Laura Merchant leaving the score line 2-1. Man of the Match – Jenny Watters

6 March

Ladies 4ths vs Neston 3rds – Lost 1 - 4

Chester were unfortunate not to have come away with a more positive scoreline in their game against Neston 3rd X1, their first game for 3 weeks. Neston held most of the possession in the first half, scoring all four goals through strong attacking pace. The second half saw a better performance from Chester, with Jess Egan scoring Chester’s goal from a well timed pass from Jane Parkyn. Despite a slightly depleated team, Chester showed great defensive strength, and Jenny Gaskell in goal received player of the match.

7 February

Ladies 4ths vs Wilmslow 2nds  – Won 4 - 1

Chester continued their progression up the league table with a convincing win against Wilmslow. Chester dominated the majority of the game and play was centralised around two strong performances from Alison Hones and Jess Egan, resulting in Chester's four goals, all scored by Alison.  Chester played consistently throughout the game with solid defensive tactics and punishing attacking moves, leaving Wilmslow to only find the net once. This win puts the 4th X1 in a commanding position in their league.

6 December

Ladies 4ths vs Macclesfield 4 – Won 1 - 0

Chester travelled to Macclesfield on Saturday for the last league game of the first half of the season.  Chester made a good start with only 8 players starting by converting an early goal with Amy Edwards hitting the backboard. Chester held the Macclesfield attacking play throughout the first half to keep the score Chester 1 Macclesfield 0.  The second half saw Macclesfield restructure to create more openings and shots which the Chester Goalkeeper and defence were able to keep out of the goal. The last 10 minutes gave Chester many opportunities to secure the win with breaks from Jane Parkynn and Amy Edwards who were unable to convert. This left Chester with the winning score line 1-0 to add an additional 3 points in the league, which is a great lead up to a Cheshire Cup game on Saturday 13th December.

22 November

Ladies 4ths vs Brooklands - Lost 0 - 6

Chester College fielded a strong side at the weekend which saw Chester Ladies on the defensive for most of the game.. With the score at 2 – 0 to the college team at half time, Chester had battled well to hold this however the second half saw some impressive attacking flair from Chester College that the home team could not equal. Kirsty Sneyd (MoM) had a fantastic game in goal.

15 November

Ladies 4ths vs Neston – Draw 2 - 2

Chester Ladies IV kept their good form over the weekend by gaining a draw against Neston III’s.  From the whistle Chester kept the pressure in the Neston half creating many opportunities to score, after this continued pressure Chester were able to convert a set-play short corner through Juliette Old.  This left the score at half time (1-0). The second half saw continued pressure from Chester with no success.  Neston picked up the momentum and were able to convert 2 goals into the Chester net, one goal due to an unfortunate deflection from the Chester defence. Chester pulled themselves back together to ensure that they would not leave with no points by putting strain on the Neston defence with a well timed goal from Janet Garwood.  Chester maintained this momentum till the final whistle and took away a very unlucky draw (2-2).

8 November

Ladies 4ths vs Northop Hall – Won 1 - 0

Chester Ladies IV secured a 1-0 success over Northop Hall Ladies II. Chester put pressure on Northop Hall from the whistle with a number of opportunities for Chester by some excellent build up play from Juliette Old, Katy Knowles and Rachel Walker. The Chester defence held strong with some attacking play from Northop Hall, which came to no avail.  The decisive goal for Chester came in the second half by an accurately placed ball by Juliette Old who hit a stunning strike into the net. (1-0)

1 November

Ladies 4ths vs Wilmslow – Lost 1 - 3

Despite a depleted team at the weekend, Chester put on an impressive display of hockey and were unfortunate not to get anything from this game. The first half saw Wilmslow take the lead despite some impressive goal keeping from Gay Preston. Wilmslow scored again but Chester managed to pull one back from a fantastic strike from Kirsty Sneyd. Overall Chester looked the stronger side and despite the loss they are currently enjoying great team spirit.

18 October

Ladies 4ths vs Timperley – Won 0 – 0 at full time then 2 – 1 on flicks

The first round of the Cheshire Cup was a hard fought game against Timperley who are two divisions above Chester. Despite this Chester looked the stronger side throughout but failed to convert their chances into goals. At the end of full time the 0-0 score line led to 15 minutes extra time with no progress. Then the game went to penalty flicks. Chester’s little experience of ever taking flicks was made up for by some outstanding goal keeping from Jenny Gaskell who got player of the match. Chester ended up winning 2-1 and are looking forward to the next round in a few weeks time.

4 October

Ladies 4ths vs Macclesfield – Won 7 - 0

Chester won 7-0 against Macclesfield. Goal scorers were Kirsty Snead (3), Juliette Old (2) Susie Crawford and Sarah

27 September

Ladies 4ths vs Northop Hall – Draw 2 - 2

Chester put on an impressive display of hockey at the weekend in a game that should have ended in their victory against Northop Hall. There were two great goals by Chester, one from a flick being awarded in the first half that Michelle Higgins confidently took and the second from a fantastic strike by Sarah Ellis. The final score of 2-2 now stands the 4^th X1 in a good position going into their first league game this coming weekend against Macclesfield.