Week 1
Match reports Saturday 12th September

L1
Sheffield v Doncaster L1 v
2 : 2

Doncaster opened their league campaign with a well-earned point away at Sheffield after an entertaining 2–2 draw at Abbeydale.
Doncaster started strongly, keeping possession well, transferring the ball with confidence and creating a number of early opportunities. Sheffield remained dangerous on the counter and broke the deadlock from a penalty corner.
Doncaster responded well. A slick penalty-corner routine resulted in a stroke, which new Australian signing Liv J calmly converted to make it 1–1.
Doncaster’s new press was tested throughout but worked well, with the team showing great work rate and discipline. Becca H then put Doncaster 2–1 ahead with around 12 minutes remaining.
Unfortunately, Doncaster couldn’t quite hold on, with Sheffield converting a late penalty corner after an excellent initial save from Beth to make it 2–2.
Player of the Match: Connie C - a fantastic performance, with some brilliant carries down the baseline and eliminations creating opportunities throughout the game.
A special mention also goes to Lucy H, who captained the side on her debut as captain.
A strong first performance, plenty of positives and a valuable point away from home.

Sheffield 2–2 Doncaster

Goal scorers: Liv J, Becca H
POTM: Connie C

L2
Uni of Leeds v Doncaster L2
3 :3

L3
Doncaster L3 v Chesterfield 2
2:1

Doncaster Ladies 3s got their season off to the perfect start with a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Chesterfield at home.
Doncaster started brightly and dominated possession for much of the first half, creating plenty of chances and putting Chesterfield under pressure. Despite their attacking play and several good opportunities, Donny were unable to find the breakthrough, and the teams went into half-time level at 0–0.
Chesterfield came out strongly after the break and managed to score early in the second half, putting Doncaster behind.
However, Donny responded brilliantly. Ella produced a great finish to bring the scores level and give the team fresh momentum.
Just seven minutes later, Doncaster completed the comeback. Eleanor found the back of the net following a superb cross from Phoebe, putting Donny ahead for the first time.
Doncaster held firm for the remainder of the game to secure a deserved 2–1 win and three valuable points to start the season.

Final score: Doncaster Ladies 3s 2–1 Chesterfield

Player of the Match: Ella

A fantastic team performance and a great way for the 3s to begin their season!

M2
Doncaster M2 v Harrogate M1
3 : 1
After an interesting summer transfer window the 2s went into GW1 with a new youthful side against Harrogate 1s.
Despite being under pressure in the first quarter, solid defence and an impressive performance from Bradders in goal kept the scoreline at 0-0.
After the quarter break momentum shifted and the 2s attacked with intent. Our attacking dominance showed through a fantastic attacking movement ending with a G Hensh near post finish, wrong footing the Harrogate keeper. 1-0.
We continued to dominate but a breakaway chance saw Harrogate equalise just before half time. HT 1-1
The 3rd quarter saw some of the best hockey the 2s have played in a while, outclassing the experienced travelling opposition. New signing Gainsy netted a drag flick from a PC giving us a 2-1 lead.
Class and composure from the lads saw us holding onto our lead until we were awarded a PS for a horrible tackle inside the D halting a clear goal scoring opportunity. Up stepped G Hensh to slot one into the left side netting and secure the 3 points the 2s rightfully deserved.
FT 3-1 W.
A fantastic display from a young promising side, we go again next week against Durham Uni 3s away at 4pm.

M3
Louth M1 Doncaster M3
1 : 1

M4
Doncaster M4 v Alford & District M1
1 : 7

M5
City of York M7 Doncaster M5
3 : 3

The 9 Spartans of Doncater travelled to York for the first game of the season. The first half plan was executed perfectly with every player sticking to there task. Goals from George P and Stevie H on his return to men’s . York attacks were dealt with a 2-0 lead at half time.
A quick goal at the start of the second half for 3-0 saw an influx of substitutes from York from the Y4 players on the side from the earlier game. As Donny legs tired York scored and then added a second from a deflected short corner. Tom B in debut made some great saves and Donny still had chances on the break. With time ticking down York scored with a pulled back ball from the by-line unluckily hitting a Donny foot for an own goal 3-3 .
No mom as it was a total team performance from the 9.

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