Atherstone Adders’ 4th Men’s Hockey Team secured a comprehensive 5-0 victory over Coventry & North Warwickshire 3 in a re-arranged match on Sunday, following a narrow win on Saturday against Olton & West Warwickshire 6. Despite the looming threat of rain, the Adders delivered a confident performance that highlighted their resilience and clinical finishing.
From the first whistle, the Adders were on the front foot, pushing forward with relentless intensity. Inside the opening five minutes, they had already carved out a significant opportunity to take the lead. The early pressure paid off, and by halftime, Atherstone were comfortably 2-0 up.
The second half saw the Adders tighten their grip on the game, using their superior fitness and tactical discipline to squeeze Coventry into a defensive formation. With Coventry struggling to break down Atherstone's structure, the Adders capitalized on their dominance, adding three more goals to seal the win.
Atherstone’s offensive efforts were rewarded with goals from Archie, Lee, Logan, Ant, and Oli, each contributing to the well-deserved 5-0 score line.
The match was a strong team performance, showing that the Adders had the legs and the focus to finish the weekend with back-to-back wins. Despite the heavy cloud cover and the looming threat of rain, the team kept their cool and finished in style.
Final Score: Atherstone Adders 5 - Coventry & North Warwickshire 3
Goal scorers: Archie, Lee, Logan, Ant, Oli