Neston Beavers 0 Urmston Beavers 4

In excellent conditions we entertained our counterparts from Urmston at the Rec on Saturday. In an end to end match Urmston came out winners scoring four goals. However the scoreline does really reflect a game where for large parts the Neston team layed siege to the Urmston goal, looking for their first goal of the season. A number of very good chances were created but unfortunately didn't find the back of the net. The performance was very encouraging and throughout the game the Neston team kept their heads up and played some very good hockey, one passing move starting at the back with the Chester brothers clearing up an Urmston attack before moving the ball upto Sam Dewey and Syd Roberts on the right, who found Ben Crane moving into the D. Whilst a goal did not come from the move the ability of the team to look up and pass showed that the training on Sundays is showing even though the results are not at the moment.
A number of chances were created in the second half, Richard Capes making strong runs into the D, Scott Barry, Ben Crane nearly scoring on a number of occasions and James Fennah working well on the left. The defence held their shape, with James Chester, Peter Harrison, Greg Chester, Tom Fisher and Alex Greenhalf all playing well. Greg Hughes and Ollie Eastwood worked well in midfield.
Last but not least Alex Davies in goal had an excellent game, including a penalty save, where he pushed away the flick high to his left.
A very good game, with excellent support from the parents.
Man of the match - Sam Dewey for tireless running in midfield and building a number of attacks down the right wing in the second half.

Reminder to those who had shorts to let me have their cheques for £15 payable to N&SW Hockey Club.

Next weeks fixture is away at Bowdon, time and venue to be advised.