Clwb Hoci Eirias – Weekend Match Reports

A bright and busy weekend of hockey brought goals, grit, and some outstanding performances across the club. From dominant displays to hard‑earned points and everything in between, our teams once again showed the spirit, determination and togetherness that define Eirias. Here’s how each squad got on...

Women’s Section

Women’s 1 – 5★ Performance on the Road

Crewe Vagrants 1 (0) – (5) Eirias 1

A rare sunny Saturday greeted the Women’s 1s as they squeezed into Crewe’s compact away changing room, but the mood was high from the start — helped by Steph’s improvised turn‑and‑burn netball warm‑up, complete with Nells’ standout defending.

Despite a delayed start, Eirias began with intent. Slick play across the pitch saw them take a deserved 2–0 lead into half‑time. The second half mirrored the first: the back line calm and disciplined, the midfield fluid and intelligent in their movement, and the forwards relentless in creating chaos in the D. A clinical team performance earned a superb 5–0 win.

Goals: Tam Gostage‑Naylor, Ali Gostage‑Naylor (2), Libby Thomas (2) MOM: Ella Steer & Charlotte Payne DOD: Lauren — for getting the meet time wrong!

Women’s 2 – Another Mersey Win

Liverpool Sefton 4 (2) – (4) Eirias 2

The Women’s 2s followed the Men’s 1s' example with an excellent victory over Sefton. A bright start saw Benny drive down the line to set up Cath for the opener before weaving through the baseline herself to make it 2–0 inside eight minutes.

Sefton fought back, but strong defensive work from the back six — supported by industrious midfield play — held firm. A sharp penalty‑corner move made it 3–1 at half‑time. The second half was tighter, but a brilliant through‑ball for Charlotte sealed a deserved 4–2 win.

Goals: Cath, Benny, Jenny, Charlotte Player of the Match: Jenny – superb midfield performance Cone of Shame: Jenny – losing a shirt… and possibly more kit

Women’s 3 – A Proud Performance From the Development Squad

Denbigh 1 (4) – (1) Eirias 3

With last‑minute dropouts, the Devs fielded a full under‑16 side — and produced arguably their best first half of the season. Communication was excellent, passing crisp, and their confidence shone as they worked the ball around a physical Denbigh side.

A wonderful team goal finished by Eryn capped a superb phase of hockey. Fatigue eventually crept in and Denbigh capitalised, but the quality and togetherness of the squad drew praise from neutral spectators. Holly, the youngest on the pitch, delivered an outstanding all‑round display.

Goal: Eryn Player of the Match: Holly – confident, tireless, composed

Men’s Section

Men’s 1 – A Wild One on Merseyside

Liverpool Sefton 1 (2) – (3) Eirias 1

In a match report almost as chaotic as the game itself, Eirias started brilliantly with flowing, tiki‑taka hockey before Fletcher smashed in the opener. Two unclear (and unremembered!) Sefton goals turned the tide, but a pair of trademark Bryn drag‑flicks powered Eirias ahead again.

Late drama saw a Liverpool penalty flick blasted miles wide, prompting jubilation from the travelling support. Despite a scrappy second half, Eirias held on for a memorable 3–2 win.

Goals: Bryn Williams (2), Ashley Williams MOTM: Owen DOTD: Cian – for… well, using his chicken‑thigh on the line

Men’s 2 – Dominant at Home

Eirias 2 (5) – (1) West Derby 2

A commanding performance saw the Men’s 2s claim a convincing win. Teddy opened with a superb reverse finish, and although a defensive slip let West Derby level, Eirias quickly regained control.

Max’s sharp deflection restored the lead before half‑time. In the second half, Teddy struck an unstoppable reverse into the top corner, followed by goals from Rob and Tommy to seal a confident 5–1 victory.

Goals: Teddy (2), Rob, Max, Tommy MOTM: Max DOTD: Luke – falling over after being hit by the ball

Men’s 3 – Scoreline Doesn’t Tell the Story

Eirias 3 (0) – (3) Chester 4

The Men’s 3s produced a brave and disciplined performance in a match far closer than the final score suggests. Chester took their chances early, but Eirias controlled long spells of possession with improving passing play and strong movement.

Defensively, the back line was excellent, and Rob delivered multiple top‑class saves. Midfield energy from Finn, Dom and Ryan kept Eirias pushing forward, and the forwards created chances that will soon translate into goals. A flurry of cards late on showed the intensity of the battle.

A strong, encouraging display heading into next week.

MOTM: Ben H & Rob R

Men’s 4 – A Point That Felt Like a Win

Eirias 4 (1) – (1) Denbigh 2

Fresh off their best performance of the season, the Men’s 4s delivered another outstanding display. High energy, smart rotations and excellent structure saw Eirias dominate large stretches of the game. Even after going behind against the run of play, the response was immediate — Osian smashing home his first of the season.

Eirias pushed for a winner with chances falling to Johnny and Freddie, but the equaliser stood. The performance, however, felt like victory: disciplined, brave, and built on belief.

Special mention to Leo, who arrived unsure if he even wanted to play — then produced four or five huge saves that kept the team alive.

Goal: Osian Player of the Match: Osian – tireless, creative, influential