Salisbury Vs IW Men’s 1st (1-3)
The men’s Firsts were away to face Salisbury. They started off well, with intricate passing around the defence and strong link-up in the centre, which was the deciding factor in the Island converting from close range.
Continuous attacking presence saw the Island side head into the break 2-1 up.
Second half was intense and saw Salisbury come back into the game and slot a deflection on the break. Clinical execution of a penalty stroke cemented the win for the IW. (Goals: A. Payne 3).
IW Women’s 1st Vs Eastleigh (7-0)
The women’s Firsts kicked off their season with a 7-0 win against Eastleigh. New formations and training paid off early for the IW into the first half, with a short corner awarded.
Fast injection to the top of the D, a slip left and shot on goal saw the Island side 1-0 up – classic hockey!
Great communication and build up play saw more chances and goal conversions for the Island side. (Goals: S. Hart 3, K. Ednay 3, G. Whittle 1).
Basingstoke 5s Vs IW Women’s 2s (0-0)
Sporting a new side, the women’s Seconds match against Basingstoke saw a couple of goal opportunities for the IW from short corners early into the game, after great linking play – sadly the island side could not convert.
Basingstoke stepped up the pressure in the second half, but were unable to break down the Island’s defensive line.
The tide turned again with more goal scoring chances but in the end, a fair 0-0 result from an evenly matched game.
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