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Mixed results for Canterbury

Canterbury (white) go on the attack against Holcombe at Polo Farm. Picture: Barry Goodwin
Canterbury (white) go on the attack against Holcombe at Polo Farm. Picture: Barry Goodwin

Canterbury endured mixed results in Men's Conference East over the weekend.

On Saturday, Canterbury suffered a 3-0 defeat against Old Loughtonians.

Oliver Didham (2) and James Stedman were on target for the home side.

On Sunday, Canterbury bounced back to secure a 5-4 win against local rivals Holcombe at Polo Farm.

Dave Mathews gave the vistors a dream start after firing home from a penalty stroke on two minutes.

Canterbury responded and moved in front when Michael Farrer and Jess Dowsing both scored from penalty corners in the space of three minutes.

Ryan Ravenscroft pulled Holcombe level before Lloyd Norris-Jones restored Canterbury's lead. Simon Ramsden made it 3-3 at half-time.

Goals from Leigh Barratt and a Ramsden own goal gave Canterbury a 5-3 lead.

Yasser Khan then scored for Holcombe to set up a tense finale.

In the Women's Premier Division, Canterbury thrashed Clifton 6-2

Jenny Hall (2), Cindy Botha, Susie Rowe, Mel Clewlow, Susannah Townsend and Jenny Wilson got the goals.

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