Results

MENS 5TH XI - 04/11/2017 VS LOWESTOFT RAILWAY 1 (A) 
 
TEAM: Mens 5th XI 
DATE: 04/11/2017 
FIXTURE: Mens 5th XI VS 04/11/2017 
HEADLINE: 5s struggle on sandy beach! 
LEAGUE: EAST DIVISION 4 NORTH EAST 
VENUE: Sand Sand Sand! 
RESULT: 5-1 Loss 
 
REPORT: 
City 5s travelled to Lowestoft Railway 1s (a team relegated last season) to face off on their sandy pitch. City had a depleted team and only travelled with 12 missing captain Jason Hyatt as well! City 5s held on some strong opposition in the 1st half and worked really hard, however despite their efforts fell down 2-0 before the break. After the half time interval the 5s continued to fight hard and scored through Ben Chapman, at 2-1 the 5s where in the game only for a short corner and good flick on the break bring Railway back into the driving seat. Railway managed to score a couple more goals as they sealed a 5-1 victory and a strong and valiant effort in the end by City.  
 

MENS 5TH XI - 21/10/2017 VS NORWICH DRAGONS 4 (A) 
 
TEAM: Mens 5th XI 
DATE: 21/10/2017 
FIXTURE: Mens 5th XI VS 21/10/2017 
HEADLINE: City make it 5 from 5 as they win away to rivals Dragons 
LEAGUE: EAST DIVISION 4 NORTH EAST 
VENUE: Dragons Den 
RESULT: 2-1 Win 
 
REPORT: 
NCHC 5s went into this game 2nd in the league and with high confidence having had a 100% record so far this season, however after having been 1-0 down in the 1st half and playing some awful hockey you would have to think how? 
 
However a 2nd half turn around with goals from Ady Marr following a PC and Haren Patel penalty stroke gave the 5s a 2-1 victory in what was a very scrappy game.  
 

MENS 5TH XI - 16/09/2017 VS WATTON (H) 
 
TEAM: Mens 5th XI 
DATE: 16/09/2017 
FIXTURE: Mens 5th XI VS 16/09/2017 
HEADLINE: Final friendly victory 
LEAGUE: EAST DIVISION 4 NORTH EAST 
VENUE: 
RESULT: won 2-1 
 
REPORT 
 
The final pre season game saw another scrappy yet hard fought victory. City had more than enough chances to put this game to bed only for the opposition to continually fight back. A powerful short corner from Tim A opened the scoring before Watton responded with a goal of their own. After numerous chances were spurned by City, James Smith put the game to bed with a tidy finish.  

MENS 5TH XI - 09/09/2017 VS HARLESTON MAGPIES 5 (A) 
 
TEAM: Mens 5th XI 
DATE: 09/09/2017 
FIXTURE: Mens 5th XI VS 09/09/2017 
HEADLINE: Good pre season result 
LEAGUE: EAST DIVISION 4 NORTH EAST 
VENUE: away 
RESULT: 3-0 (won) 
 
REPORT: 
With a number of new faces, City were sloppy in the first half on a poor surface. With too many players waiting for the ball arrive, the opposition defenders jumped in to seize the ball. Excellent defending from Al P and Charles, along with some tidy saves from Eddie, kept City in the game. Something happened during the half time break as City looked like a different team. Slick passing from the midfield enabled the forwards to find space in and around the D. Jack L made the most of his chances slotting home two good goals before a final goal from a short corner made it a convincing 3-0 victory. Still much to do before the league starts,but a positive performance. 
 

MENS 5TH XI - 02/09/2017 VS NORWICH DRAGONS 4 (A) 
 
TEAM: Mens 5th XI 
DATE: 02/09/2017 
FIXTURE: Mens 5th XI VS 02/09/2017 
HEADLINE: Opening pre-season victory  
LEAGUE: EAST DIVISION 4 NORTH EAST 
VENUE: Away 
RESULT: Won 1-3 
 
REPORT: A scrappy, but well deserved victory from the opening pre season match. City 5s dominated much of the opening parts of the game, but always looked vulnerable against the quick counter-attack. It was great to see a few new players to the club strutting their stuff and making a good early mark on the team in preparation to the season ahead.