An early goal by Simon Lanyon was not enough to see Reading through to another EH Cup Final. Their semi final match ended in disappointment at Bowdon this afternoon. Pakistan international Ali Ghazanfar equalised from a penalty corner and two second half goals in the space of two minutes, one from Simon Egerton and a second from Ghazanfar, gave Bowdon a place in the final at Beeston on 17 May. They will play either Beeston or Havant who will be playing in the second semi-final on Monday.
In the women’s semis, Staines from National South, were overwhelmed by 8-0 by Leicester, with goals from Hannah Macleod (2), Crista Cullen, Katie Long, Lucy Brown, Alexis Williamson (PS), Abi Harper and Lauren Turner, whilst Slough beat Bowdon Hightown 3-2. The scorers for Slough were Jane Smith (2) and Chloe Strong.
Meanwhile at Old Loughtonians, Banbury beat Rotherham 6-2 in the Harrod UK Men’s Trophy final. The Women’s Trophy was won by Buckingham 3-2 in their match against Teddington. In the Women’s Vase Sonning beat Camberley and Farnborough 2-0. The result of the Men’s Vase between South Nottingham and UCL Academicals is still awaited.
The Slazenger England Hockey League qualifying play-offs have now moved to Cannock where the final matches will be played over the next three days. In the men’s tournament Cardiff lost their 100% record when they could only draw 2-2 against Harborne. They still lead the table. In the women’s tournament Horsham renewed their chances in remaining in the EHL with a 3-0 win over Southgate. They move into the pole position but with the result of the match between Springfield UCLAN and Holcombe still to come in.
We will bring you the outstanding results later.
