Southgate bounced back from the disappointment of their opening playoff defeat to Sheffield Hallam with a stunning second half display to run out 5-3 winners over much fancied Wimbledon. Continue reading
The Top of the D has already given you the low-down on the two teams contesting the first semi final in the end of season play-offs in part one here. Today, it is the turn of the teams who placed second and third in the league and who face each other this weekend in the other semi final: Canterbury and Surbiton. Continue reading
The end of season Championship Play-Offs are almost upon us once again. Last year, Reading edged out East Grinstead with an Andy Watts penalty corner goal after the final whistle. The semi-final line-up promises to serve up a feast of entertaining hockey and plenty of drama at Sonning Lane this weekend. The Top of the D takes a look at the contenders. First up, Reading and Beeston, who face off in first of the semi-finals.
Two goals from Mirco Pruyser meant Amsterdam became the second Dutch side to make it to May’s Final Four with a hard-fought 3-2 win over Berliner. Continue reading
Two goals from Chris Ciriello combined with a superb defensive display from Bloemendaal saw off the challenge of England’s Beeston Hockey Club and took the Dutch masters into the Final Four. Continue reading
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