A disappointingly match for the first team against Maidenhead losing 2 - 0. The first half was balanced with Maidenhead’s young, energetic players working hard to close down Southampton’s opportunities. However in the 28th minute Southampton were awarded a penalty stroke for a deliberate foot on the goal line. Unfortunately Fiona Jarman’s flick hit the post and rebounded to safety. In the second half greater Maidenhead forward pressure resulted in a scrambled goal being scored in the fortieth minute. A second was added 10 minutes later after Linda Dunham had made two saves in succession. Southampton pushed players forward to exert greater pressure on the Maidenhead defence but could not find the final strike at goal.
The Second team entertained local rivals Trojans` second and introduced Charlotte Page in goal. The team worked well together with a final result of a 1- 1 draw. Trojans took the lead but continued pressure from the Southampton forwards resulted in Liz Walker scoring the equaliser. Excellent result on which to build the season
The Third team met with City of Portsmouth second team and were thankful for goals from the Kelly Brinkler, Helen Featherstone and Becky Thornton. The game started evenly with both sides forcing defences to work hard but Southampton eventually took the initiative and went on to win 3 - 1.
The Fourths dominated the match with Fordingbridge, who had been relegated last season, but could not find the net despite their territorial advantage. A breakaway goal by Fordingbridge midway through the second half saw Southampton lose 1 - 0.
The Fifths overwhelmed Petersfield 6-0 with a fine team performance. Goals coming from Karina Christiansen, Anna Greaves, Lynwen Phillips [2], Kath Harley and Jo Marsh. A good start for Lynwen on her first appearance for the club.
The first-team maintained their unbeaten run by having a comfortable 3 - 0 win over Salisbury. Kelvin Wyatt opened the scoring and was followed by Peter Spencer, who gained his with a cracking shot at a short corner. The third and final goal coming from Paul Eastwood who scored following a one two at a short corner.
The seconds continued their fine serious of results despite not playing to their full potential. . With an even first half After taking a 2- 0 lead over Salisbury seconds they were pegged back to 2 - 1 at half time. A second half saw them move further ahead with more goals for a final result of 4 - 1. Chris Stokes, Eric Holt, Rhobet Williams and Matthew Mayes scoring the goals.
The Thirds enjoyed a 1 - 1 draw with Basingstoke Beavers thanks to substitute, Steve Matthews, who came on late in the game to grab himself a goal
The fourth team also found themselves with a 4 - 1 victory over Bournemouth Thirds with the goals coming from Matt Southgate (2), skipper Micky Gillingham and Michael Woods.
The Fifths were on the wrong side of an 8 - 2 demolition by Gosport seconds. Colin Langridge grabbed both the Southampton goals. And on Sunday the same side met with Havant’s Harlequins in the County cup and Southampton came through with 3 - 1 victory thanks to a Colin Langridge hat trick. Unfortunately their next draw is against Southampton Otters a team from the same club.
Both the veterans teams had disappointing results with the senior Vets going down 2 - 0 to United Services Portsmouth and the Masters going down 2 - 1 Oxford Hawks, with Paul Meacher getting the Southampton goal during the second half.
Alex Tong, Robin Martin and Henry Swzinto led the scoring with two each as the Otters overwhelmed Reading Retros 8 - 1. Other goals coming from Robert O’Brien and Steven Nutt
The Sixth team had a resounding 6 - 0 victory over Eastleigh Mowhawks with Ollie Knight (2) and James Wise scoring. Other scorers not known.
On Sunday the under 14 boys met with Haslemere and played some excellent hockey to win 9 - 0. Goals coming from Alex Tong (4), Ollie Knight (2), James Please, Steven Nutt and Robert O’Brien.
Meanwhile the under 14s second team (including a lot of the under 12s) met with Basingstoke first team in a second division game and lost 1 - 3 with George Randall scoring for Southampton.
Roger Merry
Southampton HC