Broadway clash with Masters

• Published date: 22 June 2022
• Author: HOCKEY Natarsha Hey
• Publication title: Stratford Press

After a few weeks of injuries and sickness, it was great to have a full-strength team. The game started strong with some excellent passing and communication from Stratford

It was a very even first half with both teams mounting some strong attacks. NPOB showed grit in the second half to score the game’s only goal, and retain the challenge shield with a 1-0 victory.

On Saturday it was another top-of-the-table clash for Stratford Broadway Men, this time against old foes Northern Masters.

Broadway dominated possession throughout the game but Masters was the first to score with two penalty corner goals against the run of play.

Down but not out, Broadway showed real tenacity to keep working hard and trust in their game plan. They were rewarded for this with a goal through a tight-angle shot from Julian O’Sullivan.

Still 2-1 down going into the last quarter, Broadway stepped it up another notch and was finally able to draw level through a well-recovered penalty corner gone wrong finished by a solid shot from Brayden Sharp.

They earned the well-deserved win in the end with Rhyley Coles staying composed in front of goal and flicking over a diving keeper...