Reading’s opening match in the EuroHockey League turned into a disappointing affair for the spectators, although Reading supporters will feel this is a good result against one of Europe’s top sides. Both goals came from the penalty spot in their 1-1 draw against Crefelder. Simon Mantell was the scorer. Crefelder drew against St Germain yesterday, which leaves the outcome of this table on the final match between Reading and St Germain tomorrow. Cannock qualified earlier with their 2-1 win over Wien. In the other matches played today, Club An der Alster (Germany) went down 3-1 to the home side, HGC. It was a good day for the Dutch, with Rotterdam recording a 4-2 win over Atletic Terrassa.
SLAZENGER LEAGUE MATCHES TODAY
Newly promoted Clifton’s recent run in the women’s Slazenger Premiership came to an end this afternoon when they visited Ipswich, despite taking a 3-2 lead into the break. Goals from Leisa King and Jessica Bloom put Ipswich ahead and despite Carla Dunnet restoring parity, a goal in the last five minutes from Mariam Fabregas gave Ipswich the three points. The loss of key players to GB duties may have played a part in the 0-0 draw at Leicester, where Canterbury were the guests. The match between table leaders Bowdon and bottom placed Poynton is a late start.
Womens Premier Division:
Chelmsford 1 – 2 Olton & West Warks
Ipswich 5 – 4 Clifton
Leicester 0 – 0 Canterbury
Slough 5 – 1 Old Loughtonians
In Women’s Division One, Reading’s stellar start to the season seems to have hit the buffers. They went down 2-1 to leaders Sunderland, their second defeat of the season for a team where defeat is a virtually unknown experience. Trojans, who have enjoyed a yo-yo existence over the last few years, edged ahead of Reading into second place after their 4-0 win over Harleston Magpies.
Women’s Division One:
Doncaster 1 – 1 Loughborough Students
University of Durham 0 – 0 Barnes
Harleston Magpies 0 – 4 Trojans
Reading 1 – 2 Sunderland
Sutton Coldfield 1 – 1 University of Birmingham
In the Women’s National South Taunton Vale recorded their first win with their 2-1 defeat of St Albans. Staines remain unbeaten at the top of the table after their 2-1 win over Exe. In Women’s North Cambridge City recorded their first victory by overcoming Rover Oxford 4-3.
