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MENS 3RD XI - 20/10/2018 VS NORWICH DRAGONS 1 (A) 
 
TEAM: Mens 3rd XI 
DATE: 20/10/2018 
FIXTURE: Mens 3rd XI VS 20/10/2018 
HEADLINE: Mens 3s poor first half is there down fall! 
LEAGUE: EAST DIVISION 2 NORTH 
VENUE: The Den 
RESULT: 0-5 Loss 
 
REPORT: 
With a slightly depleted team this week, the Mens 3s took on Dragons 1s who were up for it from the start, some lack luster defending in the first half left a lot to be desired with the team 4-0 down at the break.  
 
A much improve 2nd half performance gave City some hope going forward as one fluky reverse stick goal was all Dragons could muster as City had much more of the ball and chances in the 2nd half.  
 
City's youngsters Rafe Lochore, Sam Hyatt and Toby Pallistar can all be proud of their performances and it is great to see youngsters at this early age playing so well. The future looks bright! 
 

MENS 3RD XI - 13/10/2018 VS ST IVES 1     (H) 
 
TEAM: Mens 3rd XI 
DATE: 13/10/2018 
FIXTURE: Mens 3rd XI VS 13/10/2018 
HEADLINE: A game of two halves... 
LEAGUE: EAST DIVISION 2 NORTH 
VENUE: TRF 
RESULT: 4-4 Draw 
 
REPORT: 
City started this game by playing some wonderful hockey that created chances, which for a change this season, were put away. Rees, Murray and Perry all scored in the first half to give City the lead. St Ives were becoming ever increasingly frustrated as they couldn't get the ball moving against the City pressure. 
If only the match finished at half time. 
The second half saw St Ives score early on due to a sequence of poor passes, and it wasn't long until they scored another with poor defending. This spurred them on and their confidence grew. City had fewer chances in the second half but did have a number of short corners, including shots that hit the post and forcing a few saves by the keeper. Lloyd scored one of these chances, however St Ives soon scored again and a final goal for them made the scores level. 
City felt hard done by after a short corner strike was saved, and the follow up shot to go in, only for it to be disallowed after the umpires conferred. A short corner in the last 30 seconds of the match came to nothing and the match finished a draw, leaving City frustrated at having thrown away the lead and for decisions not going their way. 
MOM was Toby Pallister for outstanding work in the middle of the pitch. 
TYFC: Dan Cheeseman for taking a break after contesting an umpire's decision. 

MENS 3RD XI - 06/10/2018 VS PELICANS 1 (A) 
 
TEAM: Mens 3rd XI 
DATE: 06/10/2018 
FIXTURE: Mens 3rd XI VS 06/10/2018 
HEADLINE: What could have been... 
LEAGUE: EAST DIVISION 2 NORTH 
VENUE: Lynnsport 
RESULT: 2-1 loss 
 
REPORT: 
City once again demonstrated that they have what it takes to win games in this league, with the exception of one thing: scoring goals. From the start City knew it wouldn't be an easy game and a few decisions did go against them, but City kept their heads and created chances. Chances that weren't finished off and were slowly building frustration. Eventually a goal did come for City when Rees Leonard slotted the ball through the Peli keeper's legs.  
This fired up Pelicans who immediately upped their game and their physical presence leading to pressure on the City back line. Unfortunately for City this pressure allowed a ball hit into the D to find a Pelican player by the back post who knocked in the ball to equalise. 
The second half saw both teams have chances, but it was City who had the most. As mentioned earlier, these chances weren't put away and it was to cost City dearly. In the last 10 minutes, pelicans hit the ball into the D, for a forward to get a lucky touch on the ball which deflected it into the City goal. The game finished 2-1 to Pelicans and left City frustrated as they knew they should have won comfortably. 
Not taking chances and poor marking/fitness were the culprits of the day. 
Man of match: Luke Elwes in goal, a strong debut. 
TYFC: Murray Breetske 

MENS 3RD XI - 29/09/2018 VS LONG SUTTON 1     (H) 
 
TEAM: Mens 3rd XI 
DATE: 29/09/2018 
FIXTURE: Mens 3rd XI VS 29/09/2018 
HEADLINE: Opportunities missed! 
LEAGUE: EAST DIVISION 2 NORTH 
VENUE: TRF 
RESULT: 2-2 
 
REPORT: 
City hosted Long Sutton 1s who have recently dropped down from Div 1. The action was end-to-end throughout the game, with City having the most of the ball. Early on, City won a a couple of short corners, which they failed to convert. This was to be the pattern of events for the rest of the match.  
A goal for City from International player Murray Breetske brought City level after Long Sutton had pulled ahead. A short corner was slotted away by Chris Perry who calmed flicked the ball into the net. Long Sutton managed to equalise with a precise flick from an obscure angle, meaning the teams were level at half time.  
The second half saw City have the majority of chances, with perhaps a total of short corners numbering in double figures, but nothing seemed to fall right to clinch the winner. 
The game finished a draw and City felt frustrated to have squandered so many chances. Certainly work to be done on short corners! 
Special mention to Sam Hyatt and Toby Pallister who played well and confidently throughout the game. 
MOM: Murray Breetske. 
TYFC: Tom Ling  

MENS 3RD XI - 22/09/2018 VS COP 3 (A) 
 
TEAM: Mens 3rd XI 
DATE: 22/09/2018 
FIXTURE: Mens 3rd XI VS 22/09/2018 
HEADLINE: A loss, but a positive one! 
LEAGUE: EAST DIVISION 2 NORTH 
VENUE: City of Peterborough Hockey Club 
RESULT:3-1 loss 
 
REPORT: 
The first league game of the season saw the 3s travel to Peterborough for their return to Division 2N. Missing a few regular players, emphasis was put upon keeping the ball, passing smartly and staying positive. 
City started well and there were soon chances at both ends. City passed the ball well and worked as a team, moving the ball confidently up the pitch. After 10 minutes, Peterborough claimed their first goal, when an attacking player swung their stick, hitting the city player's stick out of the way, allowing the attacker to shoot and score. City didn't let this deter them; Southgate and D Fletcher both performed well on the left and right of the pitch, providing space and an outlet. Tiring work in the middle for L Sayer, Silvester and T Leonard, but they linked up well and fed the forwards. 
A wayward pass led to a Peterborough attack, which resulted in a short corner. From this they scored to lead 2-0 at half time. 
City came out strongly in the second half, despite being behind. Peterborough certainly had something to worry about, as Cooke, Kidner, and Breetske battled against their defence. A short corner breakdown for City led Peterborough on the counter attack, and despite the efforts of A Sayer and Ling at the back, couldn't stop the overload of players coming through. 
City didn't give up, and their effort was rewarded with an expertly taken drag flick from R Leonard, gave City their first goal of the league season. Special mention to goal keeper Joe K who made many a fine save and was a presence throughout the game. 
A loss, though a positive game for City, who were unsure of the level of hockey within Div 2N. If City continue like this, then it will not be long until they pick up their own points. 
MOM: Dave Fletcher. 
TYFC: Tom Ling