Carlton jumps to second place in women’s rounds

Press, 31 May 1982, Page 19

Carlton jumps to second place in women’s rounds

In two rounds of the senior women's hockey championship played at the week-end. Carlton jumped to second place on the table, while Woolston I maintained its top rank, having played more games.

Saturday's games were played in perfect autumn conditions. The grounds, although bumpy, were 'hard and fast, and ba’ll speed was a notable feature of the games.

Sydenham-Cashmere gained its first competition points with a 10 win over Woolston 11. gaining seventh place on the table. This match was vigorous, with plenty ot attack demonstrated bySydenham players, although Woolston II players came off worst when the play became too boisterous. Selwyn went down with a 1-0 loss to Harewood, to lose its top position on the table. The dominant feature of the game was- lack of co-ordination from the favoured Selwyn side, although Harewbod could well have improved its score. The surprise of Saturdays matches was Woolston Ts triumph over Burnside. 3-0. Although missing key players. Burnside had little excuse for its below-standard play. It was a well deserved win to Woolston I. Results and scorers for Saturday. Carlton 3 (J. Searle. S. Haig), University 0. Woolston I 3,(5. Chapman. L. Wilson). Burnside 0. Harewood 1 (L. Schulz). Selwvn 0. Sydenham-Cashmere 1 (M. Bellamy), Woolston II 0? *- Carlton v. University It was evident that ’neither team had ’played competition club matches for some weeks when Carlton confronted University. winning 3-0. Time and again. Carlton was within reach of a goal, when the forwards in the circle drove the ball too hard, and missed their chance.

The inability to score, coupled with unco-ord’inated attempts to gain ball possession, frustrated Carlton in the first half, although the team-work improved in the second spell. It is to University's credit that it held Carlton scoreless until the last 20 minutes of the game. Three goals were scored by Carlton in - quick succession. largely due to a tired University side. Woolston I v. Burnside

From earlv in the game, Woolston I showed with considerable determination and effort, that they were not to be dominated. Woolston’s ball trapping and directing was in general tar superior to that of Burnside, and me Woolston forwards were able to penetrate the disorganised opposition defence,- Bumside's Ann Jopson -and Mary Clinton managed to save their ‘ team from defeat early in tne game, by deflecting Woo'lston goal shots — although the team was clearlylacking the expertise of their captain. Judy Phillips, and Anthea Feaver. who is injured. Harewood v. Selwyn

The only goal scored, to Harewood's advantage against Selwyn. came early in the match from’ a penalty corner. Although a fast and vigorous game, Selwyn showed only flashes of good’tactical play and ball skills. The teams were evenly matched, although Harewood managed to dominate possession ot territory throughout the match. All facets of play improved in the second half, but opportunities were con-, sistently missed by Selwyn and Harewuod alike.

Sydenham-Cashmere v. Woolston II

Woolston II looked to have the initial advantage against Sydenham. but Sydenham's more determined approach to the game ensured it of more ball possession. The only goal of the match came 20 minutes into the first half, scored by the centre half. Maryanne Bellamy. Senior Reserve results: Burnside I 3. Woolston 0. Carlton 3. Burnside II 1. Lincoln College 0. Harewood 0. SUNDAY GAMES Carlton v. Burnside Carlton had its first goal scored against it of the season, when it defeated Burnside 5-1 at Nunweek Park. On a hard, drysurface. Carlton dominated the first 15 minutes, although Burnside managed to score the only goal of the first half against the odds. From a penalty corner, the right inner. Julia Allen, drove a hard ball towards a well-de-fended net. which deflected off a Carlton stick to score a goal.

The second half saw the resurging attack of Carlton, and a deteriorating Burnside team. With five of Burnside’s top players out of play with injuries. Carlton dominated play in the second half with speed and good passing. The left inner. ShirleyHaig, opened the score for Carlton with a good show of individual strength. A penalty corner, in which Nicky Turner drove the ball, ueflected off a defender's leg to score the next goal, followed by another penalty corner goal placed by Cathy Thompson. Burnside continued to pressurise a well co-ordinated Carlton side, although a penalty stroke awarded to Carlton ensured Kathy Paterson of placing the fourth goal. The final goal was an excellent example of team-work between the centre forward, Lorraine Reeves, placed by. Shirley Haig. Woolston I v. Harewood Also at Nunweek Park. Woolston I narrowly defeated Harewood 2-1. The first goal to

Woolston 1 came just three minutes into the first half, from a penalty corner, and placed by Julie Reid, centre forward. Woolston I dominated territorially during most of the game, but failed to penetrate the goal mouth in a substantial number of penalty corners. Harewood equalised the score to 1-1 with a penalty stroke by left back. Lynett'e Sutherland. Seconds before the half-time whistle. Woolston Is right half. Michelle Bednerek. managed to force the ball past the strong Harewood defence.

Harewood was mainly on the defensive in the second half, with individual forwards attempting to penetrate the solid Woolston defence, rather than a combined force. University v. Woolston II In a hard-fought match on Ham grounds. University defeated Woolston II 5-0. Although the grounds were wet underfoot, the match was notable for rapid shifts ol ball possession in both halves. The first goal, scored by Jenny Secular as right inner, came from a penalty corner.

University's ball control improved in comparison with Saturday's match, and some good manoeuvres were made along the left wing by Lois Surgenor. The second and third goals to University were both from the field, and the latter, well played by Lyn Riesterer. had her at full stretch.

Results and scorers for Sun day: UNIVERSITY 5 (J. Secular. N Hazelwood. L. Riesterer, D Richards) beat WOOLSTON II 0.

CARLTON 5 (S. Haig. N. Turner, C. Thompson, K. Paterson). beat BURNSIDE 1 (J. Allen).. WOOLSTON I 2 (J. Reid. M. Bednerek, beat HAREWOOD 1 (L. Sutherland).

p w D L F A Pt Woolston I 6 5 0 1 18 3 10 Carlton 5 5 0 0 16 1 10 Selwyn 6 4 0 2 15 4 8 Harewood 5 3 0 2 8 4 6 University 5 2 0 3 8 15 4 Burnside 5 2 0 3 14 12 4 Syd-Cash. 6 1 0 5 2 23 2 Woolston II 6 0 0 6 0 14 0