24th Nov 2018 Mens 5th v City of York 8(Away) 0 - 5 loss
From the first whistle Ben Rhydding found themselves chasing the ball, the young York side were assured in passing the ball to their own players, whereas Ben Rhydding too often gave back possession with poor passes.
Ben Rhydding defence was under extreme pressure throughout the game and conceded numerous penalty corners, York scoring from the first one. Some outstanding saves from Jacob Smithson kept the score at 0-1 well into the second half and earned him Man of the Match.
In midfield the combinations of Matt Wood, Max Bradley, Petur Benedikz, Ian Shutt and George Alexander worked tirelessly to stem the tide but Roger Andre and Dave Tindall had to work off scraps up front and were unable to get into positions to trouble the York GK.
James Everett once again look assured in defence, Carl Mawson continues his education into hockey, Bryan Websdale and Rob Jackson endeavoured to hold it all together.
In the final quarter of the game, York finally got the goals they deserved to complete a 0-5 scoreline.