In the semi-finals against Wimbledon despite us dominating early possession, the girls found themselves 3-0 down due to some clinical goal scoring from Wimbledon. As the girls always do, they stuck to the task and displayed excellent resilience, drawing the second half to end up 5-2 at full time.

In the play off for third place, we played Epsom in an even game, the score was 2-1 to Epsom at half time. Maidenhead then dominated possession and forcing multiple shorts, none of which we could convert. Momentum flowed back to Epsom who went on to secure the win.

Head coach Adrian Evans was very pleased with the top four finals place and the girls’ overall display. He said: “I am very proud of the girls. The team spirit and culture within the group is outstanding – they play for each other. They have scored 109 goals this season and conceded just 29. They played some excellent hockey and thoroughly enjoyed themselves.

We are looking forward to playing in the Cup area finals which we are hosting at Altwood on 12th May.

Match details

Match date

Sun 28 Apr 2019

Kickoff

10:15

Meet time

10:15

Instructions

Reading hockey club

Pitches available from 10.30am and the pb times are approximately as follows:-

10.45am U14 League Semi-Finals

Pitch 1 Oxford Hawks v Epsom

Pitch 2 Maidenhead v Southgate/Wimbledon Tornadoes

12.15pm U14 Premier Semi-Finals

Pitch 1 Marlow v Surbiton

Pitch 2 Sevenoaks v Guildford

1.45pm Pitch 1 - U14 League Final

Pitch 2 - U14 League 3rd/4th Play-off

(3pm approx - U14 League Presentation)

3.15pm Pitch 1 - U14 Premier Final

Pitch 2 - U14 Premier 3rd/4th Play-off

(4.30pm approx - U14 Premier Presentation)

The first named team is the “home” team and in the event of a colour clash, the second named team must wear an “away” shirt or bibs. There seems to be a fair amount of maroon/burgundy kit in the U14 League teams, so please come with spare shirts/bibs!

Pitch 1 is the water pitch closest to the car park, pitch 2 is the sand based pitch.

There will be 15 minutes warm-up before the start of each match. All matches are 25 minutes each way. In the event of a draw at full time, there will be 5 minutes each way of extra time during which the first team to score will win. If there is no score, the match will be decided on penalty strokes. Each team will have 5 penalty strokes after which, if the score is still equal, sudden death penalty strokes will be taken.

Parking - In addition to the main car park there is a small overflow off the main car park area. Please do not park in front of the main club house and do not park around the mini round about as this is needed for full emergency turning access

Reading’s Hungry Hut – will be open for the duration serving hot and cold drinks, snacks and hot waffles. Hot drinks prices are reduced if you bring your own cup. Cash only please. There is a cash point at the BP (& M&S) garage at the peanut roundabout within 1 mile of the club on the A4 from the A32

Toilets - these can be found in the Reading HC club house in the downstairs changing areas and upstairs off the main function room.

Team overview