Danby Hockey Club Ladies start season with superb Friday night win against Thirsk
Danby Hockey Club Ladies 1s produced an impressive performance on Friday evening as they secured a convincing 3-0 victory over Thirsk, in a change from their usual Saturday morning fixture.
Danby started the match confidently, with exceptional link-up play across the pitch putting Thirsk under early pressure.
It took just nine minutes for Danby to break the deadlock, with Ellis Price finishing neatly at the far post following a superb ball into the area from Alice Hogarth.
The game remained fast-paced and end-to-end, with both sides working hard to create opportunities.
Danby’s defence stood firm throughout the first half, with Christine Tarrant producing an exceptional goal-line clearance to preserve Danby’s advantage and send the visitors into the interval 1-0 ahead.
Danby returned for the second half full of confidence and quickly began to dominate possession and control the game.
Goalkeeper Catherine Adamson made several strong clearances when called upon, while up front Millie Cook worked tirelessly to put pressure on the Thirsk defence.
Danby’s pressure eventually paid off when Lily Harland fired home to double the lead.
With the momentum firmly behind them, Danby continued to push forward, and Ellis Price found herself through one-on-one with the Thirsk goalkeeper.
Price kept her composure to finish clinically and claim her second goal of the evening, completing the scoring at 3-0.
It was an excellent all-round team performance from Danby, with Ellis Price deservedly receiving Player of the Match honours following an outstanding attacking display.
Danby 1s will look to carry that momentum into their next fixture when they welcome Whitley Bay at home this week.