Ipswich extend unbeaten run
MEN'S HOCKEY: Ipswich V 3 Braintree II 0. A well played match saw the fifth team extend their unbeaten run to five against a ten-man Braintree. Rob Glassford sent a cross from just inside the 25 to the far post which was met by James Ashby to steer in – a well executed move that set the tone for the rest of the match.
MEN'S HOCKEY
Ipswich V 3 Braintree II 0
A WELL played match saw the fifth team extend their unbeaten run to five against a ten-man Braintree.
Rob Glassford sent a cross from just inside the 25 to the far post which was met by James Ashby to steer in – a well executed move that set the tone for the rest of the match.
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After the break, Ipswich piled on the pressure, with a goal coming after Ian Glassford received the ball in the Ipswich half and ran to the Braintree 25. A one-two with a Braintree defender and the shot was struck past the keeper.
It was no more than he deserved having worked tirelessly in midfield.
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Alan Gray's sweeping dealt with most opposing attacks, and a fine display of keeping by Marcus Kwan ensured a clean sheet was retained.
The third goal came when Ben Turland, who had played well but not had the chances, lashed a shot from the top of the D. It came back off the post for Rob Glassford to push over the line.
