Romsey Hockey Club

Ladies 3s (0) vs IBM Nomads (1)

Scorers: n/a

Match report to follow

Fareham 2s (2) vs Romsey Ladies 3s (0)

Scorers: n/a

Match report to follow.

Romsey Ladies 3s (0) vs Eastleigh 2s (7)

Scorers: n/a

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RHC Christmas Game 2011

Snowmen 4 vs Reindeers 2

Christmas cheer was in the air on Saturday, as the men and women of Romsey Hockey Club got into the Christmas spirit with their annual fancy dress intra-club hockey match. This year saw the Snowmen take on the Reindeers.

Both teams took a while to get going. The Snowmen, whilst enjoying the frosty morning, struggled to play under the bulk of hats, scarf’s and carrot noses while the Reindeer’s were hampered with a variety of fur and antler problems in the windy conditions!

Eventually the deadlock was broken by the Reindeers, who were quick to break in numbers and infiltrate the Snowmen’s melting defenc before The Snowmen grabbed an equaliser just before half time.

The second half got under-way with the Snowmen attempting to confuse the Reindeers, with Snowman midfield duo Will Archibald and Joe Welch, launching several aerial balls deep into the Reindeer’s back line. One such ball provided Guy Taylor a tidy route to goal.

The Reindeer retaliated with some piercing attacks instigated and finished by James-One-Antler-Boggis while Amy Welch and Monty Roberts caused yet more havock at the back for the Snowmen, allowing the Reindeer’s to prance their way into the lead.

Further Snowmen goals came from Matt Clark, and Ella Palmer who both finished with finesse that was only bettered by their cartwheeling goal celebrations!

Penne Edwards, despite starting the day as the Snowman with the longest carrot nose, put aside her Frosty the Snowman hat, and umpired the game magnificently,

Costumes of the match go to Jane Wheeler, for her fabulous Reindeer costume, fluffy belly and shiny red nose. And on the Snowmans’s team, Ella Palmer lead the way with her snowman costume, delicately finished off by her button nose!

Christmas Game 2011

Ladies 3s (0) vs Southampton 5s (1)

Scorers: n/a

Romsey 3rds, on a sunny Saturday afternoon, fought a hard battle against a strong Southampton fives.

In the first half Romsey were defensive, holding off chances from Southampton. With it being 0-0 at half time, Romsey had more attcking chances in the 2nd half.

Unfortunately, after a short corner, Southampton scored. Romsey continued to have more opportunities but just couldn’t find the net! Final score 1-0 to Southampton. We enjoyed the Brussels and garlic pate afterwards though!!

Ladies 3s (1) vs IBM Nomads (1)

Scorer: Cryne

On a bright autumn day Romsey 3rds took on an eager IBM Nomads team.

Yet again Romsey had numerous unsuccessful attempts to score on goal. Ange Cryne saved Romsey with a storming goal but Nomads took a quick one back, making it 1:1 at half time.

Romsey had the majority of possession at a few chances at the start of the second half but also had to defend solidly towards the end.

Final score 1:1.

Fleet & Ewshot 2s (2) vs Romsey Ladies 3s (2)

Scorers: Cryne (2)

Romsey ladies 3s worked hard to fight for advantage in an evenly contested match away to Fleet & Ewshot.

For the first ten minutes Romsey continued to attack the goal but with no success. The home team fought back with a hard-hitting short, which encouraged Romsey to counter attack.  After numerous attempts Ange Cryne scored a storming short corner to even the score.

Romsey then scored again off a short to be 2:1 up at half time. Another ferocious short during the second half evened the score and Romsey struggled to gain the lead again.

Well done to all players who all earnt a delicious sausage tea! Final score 2:2

Romsey 3s (0) vs Fareham 2s (2)

Scorer: -

Match report to follow.

Winchester 3s (1) – Romsey 3s (1)

Scorers: Palframan

On a gloriously sunny morning Winchester 3s and Romsey 3s met together for an evenly matched game in which both teams worked hard to gain possession and keep it.

Romsey finally succeeded during early stages of the second half and Emma Palframan scored an immense goal from a short corner.

Romsey held on to the lead until the last few minutes when Winchester snatched a goal from a rebound off a short corner. A great effort by both teams.

See photos of the action here.

Ladies 3s (2) vs Isle of Wight (0)

Scorers – Jones, Cryne

Match summary:  Huge respect to Isle of Wight who made a great effort from the first whistle working hard to cover for their understrength squad. Romsey took time to gel in the first half as there were many new faces making their debut, including several juniors making their first leap up to Ladies hockey.

Romsey stuck to the task and finally broke through with a fantastic goal from Rhea Ash in the second half. With a few minutes to go Ange Crynes hard work resulted in another excellent goal. Final score 2-0 to Romsey.

Eastleigh 2s (9) vs Ladies 3s (0)

Scorers: -

Match report to follow.