Last weekend, Lytham St Annes Hockey Club had a mixed bag of results as both the men’s and women’s teams faced tough competition.
The women’s team started off strongly, with a solid defensive effort to shut down their opponents. However, they found themselves trailing 3-0 at halftime. Despite their best efforts, they conceded three more goals in the second half. Grace Reddy managed to salvage some pride for Lytham with a well-earned goal from a short corner. On the other hand, the men’s second team struggled in their match, losing 6-0 to Brookfield 1. They put up a good fight in the first 15 minutes but eventually fell behind, with Brookfield dominating the game.
In contrast, the men’s first team enjoyed a successful outing, securing a 6-1 victory over Clitheroe and Blackburn. Despite an own goal from Lewis Gannon, Lytham rallied to take the lead with goals from Dave Robbins and Andy Copeland. Robbins added another goal in the second half, while Adam Dixon and Tom Atkinson also found the back of the net, leading to a convincing win.
Moreover, the men’s second team put on an impressive display, defeating Leyland and Chorley Development 4-0. Joe Briggs was the star of the show, scoring a hat-trick, while Aadi Smith also contributed with a well-taken goal.
Overall, it was a weekend of mixed fortunes for Lytham St Annes Hockey Club, with both triumphs and disappointments for the men’s and women’s teams. Despite the challenges, the players displayed determination and sportsmanship, and they will no doubt be eager to bounce back in the next set of fixtures.
The matches were certainly a test of character for the teams, and they will be looking to regroup and come back even stronger in the upcoming games. Fans of the club can catch more of the action by tuning in to Freeview channel 276 for live coverage.
It is evident that the upcoming matches will be crucial for Lytham St Annes Hockey Club, and their supporters will be eagerly anticipating another round of thrilling encounters on the field.