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# Stalemate as Lichfield produce strong showing against Matlock
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/stalemate-as-lichfield-produce-strong-showing-against-matlock/
- Published: 2025-10-13T06:19:55.000Z
- Updated: 2025-10-13T06:20:07.000Z
- Description: Lichfield Hockey Club’s women played out a goalless draw against early league leaders Matlock Balieans.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: Sport, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 18:45

LICHFIELD Hockey Club’s women played out a goalless draw against early league leaders Matlock Balieans.

Fielding a strong experienced team, the city side looked to execute a particular game plan which would stop the opposition’s usual fast-paced attacks down the centre of the pitch.

Lichfield were disciplined in their approach, and the first half saw goalkeeper Phoebe McLeish barely having a sniff of the ball.

The second half was a little more end-to-end with chances for both teams, but none able to convert, mainly due to the fantastic efforts of both keepers.

A few green cards dished out between both teams kept things interesting, but there were still no goals to be seen.

Lichfield’s men, meanwhile, won 4-0 against Khalsa Leamington.

They took the lead via a good near post finish from Sam Cattell to put them in front at half-time.

Adam Geldard-Williams was on hand to finish off a rebound from a short corner to take a 2-0 lead into the fourth quarter.

The advantage was stretched further with fine team goals for Matt Cooper and Josh Smith.