Hockey: Old Boys can't capitalise against Rebels

ON THE BREAK: TCOB's Nicky Skedgwell tries to out-run HSHC Rebel Colleen Bayliss at Gonville Domain on Saturday. Photo/Bevan Conley

They tried some good fundamental attacks, but that did not translate into balls striking the wood at the back of the goal.

The Tech College Old Boys women's team were disappointed to be beaten 3-0 by the High School Hockey Club Rebels in the only local game of the Manawatu League on Saturday.

Having narrowly been beaten 2-1 by the Rebels a fortnight ago in their last encounter at the Gonville Domain, TCOB had a full lineup with four reserves and brought a bit of confidence into the clash.

However, co-coach Ian Glenny said while the team used the full width of the field and there was some good transition in the halves, they did not capitalise on their chances.

"It was definitely a game [where] there was some things we did very well, and some we didn't do very well at all.

"The Rebels deserved it. On defence and attack. They scored and took their options.

"When we turned the ball over, we were short of players in position."

On the bye this Saturday, TCOB will now wait to see how the draw is sorted out for the finals weekends on August 16-23.

Despite their lack of success, especially compared to the inaugural 2013 side that made Division 1's Top 4 in their debut season, Glenny said he was pleased 'Techno's' team culture remains strong, with both teenagers and players in their 30's playing at this level for the first time.

"I would have expected cracks to appear and people falling out with each other.

"But if you look in the second half [of the season] it's much more positive - scoring more goals and conceeding less."