Whitby Hockey Club Ladies work hard for a Sunday draw at Newcastle University
Whitby Hockey Club Ladies made the long trip north to Newcastle on Sunday to play against the University sixth team.
The game started quickly with Newcastle putting instant pressure on Whitby’s defence, writes Jess Hogarth.
The visitors repeatedly put in some strong clearances out wide creating some opportunity for a counter-attack.
Play continued back and forth with a couple of short corners for Newcastle but Whitby stopped them scoring.
Keeper Kirsty Dixon repeatedly made some excellent saves and Siobhan Robinson cleared the ball cleanly getting Whitby out of trouble.
Tash Kent and Zara Noble helped to create pace for Whitby in the midfield giving Lisette Lane and Danielle Walker chance to create scoring opportunities for Whitby up front.
After a 35-minute battle the half time whistle went.
The second half started with Whitby putting pressure on Newcastle and the half played out very evenly.
Whitby managed to get a couple of short corners and Tash Kent hit the post with an excellent strike but the team were unable to convert chances into a goal.
The game ended with a short corner for hosts Newcastle.
Whitby cleared the ball off the back line leaving the final score at 0-0.
Players of the match for the travelling Whitby team went to Ava Jackson for pace and positioning up front and Abbie Dixon who played well out of position in defence.