Match Report: Chesterfield Men's 2s vs Slazengers Men's 2s

Final Score: 3-3

With full strength squad, Chesterfield Men’s 2s made the trip up the M1 to face Slazengers Men's 2nd team in a thrilling encounter.

The first half was tightly contested, with both teams creating chances. Slazengers struck first, capitalizing on a well-executed penalty corner routine to take an early lead. However, Chesterfield responded swiftly: Will Bellamy's shot, destined for the back of the net, deflected off a Slazengers defender's stick, leaving the goalkeeper with no chance and leveling the score.

Shortly afterward, Matt Pickford found himself in possession on the baseline. Taking a shot from a tight angle, the ball once again deflected off a Slazengers defender and into the net, putting Chesterfield up 2-1. Just as Chesterfield seemed set to go into halftime with the lead, Slazengers earned another penalty corner. A clever slip to the left led to a shot that found the goal, tying the score at 2-2 going into the break.

The second half saw Chesterfield come out strong, creating numerous opportunities but struggling to convert. Isaac Jenkins made an impressive drive through the midfield, firing a shot that beat the goalkeeper but struck a defender's foot on the line. Jamie Gooden then stepped up to take the resulting penalty stroke, confidently converting to restore Chesterfield's lead at 3-2.

Despite several close attempts from Chesterfield—including a narrow miss from Matt Drohan, who danced through three defenders—Slazengers fought back. Chesterfield keeper Regan Morton was repeatedly called upon, denying multiple one-on-one chances to keep his team ahead. However, with just five minutes remaining, Slazengers managed to find a way past Morton, equalizing at 3-3 in the closing moments.

A tough draw in a match where Chesterfield Men's 2s could have taken all three points back to Derbyshire.

Goal Scorers:

Will Bellamy
Matt Pickford
Jamie Gooden

Man of the Match: Regan Morton