match-reports

12-12-09 St Neots Men's 1st XI 1 v IES Men's 1st XI 7

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:10:18 +0100

IES travelled to St Neots this week who were rooted to the foot of the table which is some what of a surprise after they had been relegated the season before. IES were looking to put things right after a poor performance the previous week and take all three points home with them.

The game started well for IES who took the game to St Neots moving the ball well and breaking down the St Neots defence to create a number of chances which were taken well, however we could have had many more goals but missed chances stopped that. By half time IES were 4-0 up and there keeper had a quiet half.

The second half started much the same and IES continued to dominate the game, however St Neots did manage to get a consolation goal but IES struck back straight away and then push on to score two further goals.

This was a good team performance away from home and it has secured them a mid-table position during the Christmas break, but we need to continue to improve in the New Year and now that they have set a standard they will be looking to move forward from this point.

05-12-09 Felixstowe Men's 1st XI 9 v IES Men's 1st XI 3

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:05:50 +0100

IES lost in their biggest defeat of the season after what started out as a pretty even game, IES were moving the ball well but it was their defending that let them down this week. They are great when they are going forward but we need to stop conceding also, so far we have been score more than we have been conceding but they must defend better to keep them in the top half of the table.

With the score 5-2 at half time they should have pushed on and took the game to Felixstowe but instead they looked defeated from the start of the second half, this was a disappointing result for the team but Felixstowe are a very well drilled time this season and deserved there result.

The only good thing IES can take from the game was that they are the first team to score three goals past Filixstowe this season.

IES are on the road next week for the last game for this half of the season and they will be looking to pick up all three points to make up for this weeks poor result.

28-11-09 IES Men's 1st XI 4 v Ipswich Men's 3rd XI 1

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 14:54:31 +0100

This week’s local derby game was always going to be a game both teams wanted to win but with IES sitting mid table and Ipswich close to the bottom both team also needed the points.

The game started brightly for IES who took the game to Ipswich from the whistle looking to take the lead early and with four goals in the first half from Scott Cole x 2, James Howe, Jon Tingey this was just what they were looking for, however Ipswich pulled one back just before half time making the score 4-1.
The second half was a scrappy affair with both teams working hard to score further goals but the defensive work meant that this was going to be difficult. There were additional chances created by both teams but neither team to take them, the second half remain in a stalemate but IES were more happy with the second half clean sheet as this meant all three point went to them.

Next week we travel to Felixstowe who have not lost a game all season and are top of the league but someone has to better them this year surely and why not IES.

21-11-09 Peterborough 3rd XI 4 v IES Men's 1st 4

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:16:05 +0100

IES Men’s 1st XI travelled to Peterborough this week looking to build on their win last week, trips to Peterborough always produce close games and this week proved to be no different.

IES started well and dominated the first half taking the game to Peterborough, IES played the ball around well with pace and accuracy which opened up Peterborough and before long IES were 1-3 up. Peterborough continued to look for another goal which came from a short corner which was not defended well enough and allow Peterborough to make the score 2-3 at half time.

The second half Peterborough came out the stronger and pull another goal back to make it 3-3 and IES seemed to be going through a bad period in the match and could not retain possession and Peterborough punished them for this to take the lead in the game for the first time 4-3. However IES are a new team this year and they don’t give up until the final whistle as they have proved in recent games and today was to be no different. A well worked short corner routine allow them to make the scores even again and they had a number of other chance to finish the game off but time run out and the scores finished even.

All in all this was a good result on the road and very good first half performance and they showed great team spirit and determination to come away with a point.

IES are in a local derby against Ipswich next week looking to take all three points.

14-11-09 IES Men's 1st 6 v Market Deeping Men's 1st 4

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:38:37 +0100

IES where looking to get back to winning ways today entertaining Market Deeping who where only one point away from IES before this game.

IES started brightly and moved the ball well and took the game to Market Deeping, there work ethic allowed them to create a two goal advantage with no reply from Deeping. However Deeping started to play better and IES let them back into the game with a short corner and soon after they had made the game even.

Deeping took the lead early in the second half but IES were not content with a draw today and created further chances and were soon level after a penalty flick was awarded which Scott slotted home. However Deeping came back again and made the score 3-4, again IES continued to work hard playing some good hockey and again pulled a goal back. IES then took full control of the game and scored two further goals before the full time whistle to take a well deserved three point from the game.

This was an entertaining game to watch for the neutral and IES kept up there intensity until the final whistle which was good to see and its great to be back to winning ways.

Away to Peterborough next week against tough opposition but we currently sit higher than them in the league table which we will need to retain.

07-11-09 IES Men's 1st XI 2 v Ely City 1st XI 4

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:03:51 +0100

IES men's 1st XI entertained Ely City this week looking to turn a corner and return to winning ways after two defeats in two weeks recently. IES started the game well moving the ball with pace looking to create opportunities but they could not retain the ball well enough and it was Ely who struck first, all credit to IES who continued to play some good hockey at times but were not able to create any end product. IES were caught on the break again after pushing forward looking for the equaliser and this seemed to be the story of the afternoon.

This was not one of our best performances this season and we need to return to winning ways to build our confidence again, after starting so well early in the season we know we are trying to play the right way but we must defend better as a team.

Market Deeping at home next week and lets hope we can put it right this week.

31-10-09 Dereham Men's 2nd XI 4 v IES Men's 1st XI 1

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:18:15 +0100

IES travelled to Dereham looking to make up for last week, however Dereham are a good team and we will need to be at our best to be able to compete with them. IES looked to be half asleep after the long journey to Norfolk, Dereham took advantage of this and took the lead. IES need to raise there game and compete in the middle of the park and as they pushed forward looking for the equaliser Dereham counter attacked and slotted the ball home to take a two goal advantage. IES kept working hard and managed to pull a goal back just before half time which Sam finished off well.

The second half was much the same with IES looking to attack but being caught out on the break and Dereham score two further goals with no reply from IES.

This was a disappointing performance from an IES team who had some absences due to illness but we should have competed better, although credit to Dereham who played well.
Home fixture next week and IES need to start picking up points again especially at home.

24-10-09 IES Men's 1st XI 3 v Cambridge City 3rd XI 4

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:29:40 +0100

IES men's 1st XI entertained a Cambridge City team who where looking to pick up points after a slow start to the season, this was to be a end to end game of fast hockey with both teams looking for all three points. The game started well for both teams but it was Cambridge that struck first only for IES to even the score shortly afterward, this was to be the way the game went from start to finish with Cambridge taken the lead only for IES to pull a goal back and the first half finished even.

The second half was much the same with both team attacking and creating chances and with the score at 3-3 with only a few minutes to go Cambridge were awarded a dubious short corner which they slotted home to make the score 3-4. IES still have time for one final attack with the shot just going wide. This was IES’s first defeat of the league season and a bitter pill to swallow after playing so well throughout the whole game.

Away to Dereham next week which will be a very difficult game against a good team.

17-10-09 UEA 1st XI 0 v IES Men's 1st XI 5

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:37:22 +0100

IES men's first XI travelled to Norwich to play a UEA team who were struggling to score goals this season and needed to take all three points with them back down the A140.
The game started well for IES who looked bright and were moving the ball around with confidence, it was not long before chances were created and the goals started to follow.
Goals from Jon Tingey x 2, Scott Cole, James Howe and Nick Aveling with no reply from UEA, all credit to UEA who continued to work hard until the final whistle.

This was another fine IES performance to keep them at the top of the league for another week and continuing there unbeaten run this season.

Next week we entertain Cambridge 3rds at home looking to make the home advantage pay.

10-10-09 IESHC 1st Mens XI 6 v Sudbury 1st Mens XI 2

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:01:28 +0100

IESHC 1st men took on local rivals Sudbury 1st which has always proved to be a close game in the past and with both team still unbeaten this season today’s game was not going to be any different or was it! IES started the game slow which Sudbury capitalised on and took the lead but it was not long before Francis went on one of his mazy runs and some how found himself in the D to score the equaliser. IES started to pick up the pace and moved the ball better this was creating a number of chances and it was not long before they took the lead to make it 2-1 at half time.

After the half time team talk IES came out of the block firing on all cylinders taking the game to Sudbury, they moved the ball quick and the supporting play and movement was key to the second half and this allowed IES to take control of the game. IES not only created chance but they were finishing them to with some very well worked goals with goals from all areas of the pitch. IES scored 4 further gaols with Sudbury only scoring 1.

Goals from Scott Cole x 2, James Howe x 2, Jon Tingey, Peter Francis

This was another good team performance and we are improving with each game, we still have areas to work on but we continue to move in the right direction.

Away to UEA next week who are at the foot of the table but we will have to work hard to ensure all 3 points.