Dawlish Ladies Hockey Club News Articles

Devonport Services v Dawlish Match Report - 05.11.22

Gemma Posey — Wed, 09 Nov 2022 22:11:53 +0000

Devonport Services v Dawlish Ladies – 5th November 2022

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It was an early and soggy start for Dawlish for an early pushback in Plymouth. The first half was evenly matched; Devonport got an initial lead but Dawlish were able to match this drawing even ahead of half time. The goal came from Miriam, who in her second league match placed herself perfectly to sneak the ball past the keeper. The conditions made it harder than normal for players, but everyone played well individually and as a team despite the weather. Dawlish were pleased but had also earned a level score line at half time.

The second half seemed to tell a different story initially. Devonport came out strong and as the half progressed secured 3 goals giving them a 4-1 lead. With a few subs and a host of supporters on the side-lines Dawlish didn’t allow themselves to be too demoralised and despite the torrential conditions kept their heads up high. Hard work from everyone bought us back in to contention with Sophie securing two goals in the last quarter. Devonport continued to apply the pressure, but our defence worked hard to prevent them from capitalising further. With about five minutes on the clock Mel (yes I know, no one saw that coming…!) secured the final goal, sealing a draw.

Devonport had one final chance, being awarded a short corner as the final whistle played; Dawlish’s defence took this in their stride and quickly cleared the ball confirming Dawlish’s ‘comeback from the dead’. Another awesome performance from the team, surely it won’t be too much longer before our first win of the season if we keep up with performances like this?!

Dawlish v Dart 1 Match Report - 15.10.22

Gemma Posey — Tue, 18 Oct 2022 18:57:42 +0100

Another week and another game to play. It was great to see 4 players taking on their first ever league match for the club giving us a squad of 14, which is always nice early in the season when we are still building up match fitness.

Dart had a penalty corner goal disallowed for not hitting the backboard early on. We kept our heads and took the lead, with a great strike from Sophie. Dart equalised ahead of half time; the score reflected the evenly matched teams, despite a few entertaining ‘plays’ from some of our longer standing team members (it is early in the season, we are still warming up!).

The second half was more challenging; we continued to play well but Dart switched it up and were very well drilled, scoring a further 4 goals despite the awesome efforts of our defence who worked so hard and certainly earned their post-match teas. Dawlish were not without their chances; after a glorious run from Sophie, debutante Miriam nearly secured a second goal for us.

Sadly, it was not meant to be this week; despite the disappointment of the final score line there is lots to be positive about, and we shall continue to train hard to ensure we come out on top when we play Dart 1 again after Christmas.

Newton v Dawlish Match Report 08.10.22

Gemma Posey — Sat, 08 Oct 2022 18:23:13 +0100

With a team of 12 taking on Newton Abbot at Clennon Valley, we felt optimistic in the Autumnal sunshine, despite the usual concerns of fitness and old niggles that always come up at the start of the season.

Newton Abbot were as strong as ever, taking the lead initially, but it didn’t take too long for us to equalise, with a lovely goal from Amy. Not to be beaten by her sister, Sophie gave us the lead, but Newton wouldn't let that stand and equalised. Neither team could manage to take the lead again, finishing with a 2-2 result.

A quick shout out to Jamie who made a great debut in a league match today; we look forward to seeing her continue to grow her confidence as the season continues.

All in all a solid team performance – it is hard to imagine that it is so early in the season. Lots of really positive hockey on display which will surely only improve in the coming weeks. It’s all about those right angles!

Fixtures 20/21

Gemma Posey — Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:18:19 +0100

Saturday 24th Oct 2020
	Petroc Division 1
		1204	Torbay 2 v Dawlish @ Torquay Girls Grammar School

Saturday 31st Oct 2020
	Petroc Division 1
		1206	Dawlish v Ashmoor @ Dawlish Leisure Centre

Saturday 7th Nov 2020
	Petroc Division 1
		1211	Dart 2 v Dawlish @ King Edward VI Comm. College

Saturday 14th Nov 2020
	Petroc Division 1
		1217	Dawlish v Newton Abbot @ Dawlish Leisure Centre

Saturday 21st Nov 2020
	Petroc Division 1
		1221	Dartmouth v Dawlish @ Kingsbridge Community College

Saturday 28th Nov 2020
	Petroc Division 1
		1227	Dawlish v Torbay @ Dawlish Leisure Centre

Saturday 5th Dec 2020
	Petroc Division 1
		1233	Teign 2 v Dawlish @ Dawlish Leisure Centre

Saturday 16th Jan 2021
	Petroc Division 1
		1237	Dawlish v Dart @ Dawlish Leisure Centre

Saturday 23rd Jan 2021
	Petroc Division 1
		1242	Okehampton 2 v Dawlish @ Okehampton Community College

Saturday 30th Jan 2021
	Petroc Division 1
		1246	Dawlish v Torbay 2 @ Dawlish Leisure Centre

Saturday 6th Feb 2021
	Petroc Division 1
		1250	Ashmoor v Dawlish @ King Edward VI Comm. College

Saturday 27th Feb 2021
	Petroc Division 1
		1256	Dawlish v Dart 2 @ Dawlish Leisure Centre

Saturday 6th Mar 2021
	Petroc Division 1
		1262	Newton Abbot v Dawlish @ Torquay Girls Grammar School

Saturday 13th Mar 2021
	Petroc Division 1
		1267	Dawlish v Dartmouth @ Dawlish Leisure Centre

Saturday 20th Mar 2021
	Petroc Division 1
		1274	Torbay v Dawlish @ Torquay Girls Grammar School

Saturday 10th Apr 2021
	Petroc Division 1
		1277	Dawlish v Teign 2 @ Dawlish Leisure Centre

Saturday 17th Apr 2021
	Petroc Division 1
		1280	Dart v Dawlish @ King Edward VI Comm. College

Saturday 24th Apr 2021
	Petroc Division 1
		1287	Dawlish v Okehampton 2 @ Dawlish Leisure Centre

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