ALDERLEY Edge Hockey Club’s top three men and women teams all recorded thrilling victories at the weekend.
The women’s first team made it five straight wins and stay undefeated at the top of their league by defeating Prescot 2-0.
On a very slow Prescot pitch, Edge’s fast tempo passing style was blunted but England Under 16s international Lily Wolstenholme scored with a reverse stick strike following good work by Sarah Hopkin from a free hit at the top the D.
Amanda Bennison also scored with a great right post deflection following a penalty corner.
The men’s firsts impressed in a 6-1 win at Timperley to rise to second in the North Premier Division.
Despite missing four regulars, Edge controlled the game with a smart game plan that saw the pace of Ben and Sam Gregory expose Timperley’s high defensive line.
Ben scored a brilliant hat-trick and Sam bagged two. Adam Wildig was also on target.
Edge women’s seconds had a comfortable 4-0 win at home to Neston.
Playing a simple passing game for long periods, their reward was Jess Clitheroe and Katie Austin each scoring a brace from the many chances created.
The men’s seconds overcame an early goal against a spirited Winnington Park side but, with Joe Coxon equalising and Nick Sims scoring a drag flick penalty corner, went into half time 2-1 up.
Edge then dominated for 15 minutes, creating numerous chances but the Winnington goal keeper made numerous fine saves.
After being caught on the break, a draw looked the likely result. With minutes to go Oli Parker scored a great winner that epitomised the team’s determined effort and spirit.
The young women’s third team continued their encouraging development with a 3-2 win against Knutsford’s firsts, while the men’s fourths won 4-0 at Winnington Park’s seconds to take top spot.
The club are looking for more goalkeepers.
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