Men's 3rd X1
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Sat 14 Sep 2019
SWINDON HOCKEY CLUB
Men's 3rd X1
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READING 6
Pre-season friendly #2

Pre-season friendly #2

Richard Rosey Rosema16 Sep 2019 - 10:44
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More training sessions required

The men’s 3s played in their second pre-season friendly on Saturday, hosting Reading’s 6th team. Swindon fielded an experienced defensive line-up, putting in a fair effort at holding the visitors at bay. What was learned at training was put into practice, moving the ball around the back while trying to find options through to the forwards.
However, several big pushes down Reading's right found the Swindon backboard, despite valiant efforts and some good saves from Ed Hickey in goal. At 0-3 down at half time, the team chat focussed on the mid-field and moving the ball up the right.
The second half saw an improved performance with Swindon’s mid-field creating more chances, with one or two shots coming tantalisingly close as the ball pinged off the post. With moments of flared tempers and the heat of the day getting to the players, the visitors found Swindon wanting and scored again (0-4). As the final whistle blew, the hosts conceded a final goal off a short corner.
Final score: Swindon 0 – Reading 5

The highlight of the day, however, was almost certainly the post-match festivities at the home of Swindon's new sponsors Hall & Woodhouse, including drinks and live music.

Match details

Match date

Sat 14 Sep 2019

Kickoff

12:45

Meet time

12:00
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