5:10pm Monday 4th February 2013
SALE Men’s Hockey Club first team returned to action with a 4-1 derby win over Bowdon.
Two early strikes from Lyndon Hessing and Paul Golds put Sale in charge in a scrappy first half.
When Sale were reduced to 10 men they showed their spirit with a third goal from Ben Smith then Golds doubled his tally.
After that Sale defended superbly only allowing a late consolation from Bowdon.
Sale seconds suffered a shock 2-1 defeat to lowly Winnington Park.
A bizarre opener for Park was soon levelled by Adam Brady who later received a yellow card but Sale conceded a late goal as the visitors took advantage of a defensive error.
Ben Wells was adjudged as Sale’s MoM as Sale thirds were unstoppable in their local derby with Timperley cruising to a resounding 7-1 victory.
After an end-to-end opening Sale took the lead through Ricky Needham who went on to score a hat-trick.
Making up the magnificent seven for Sale were Rob Asher (two), Dave Sterlini and Jack Buchanan.
Sale ladies first team resumed action in an entertaining 4-4 draw at Northop Hall.
After the hosts had raced into a 2-0 lead Sarah Roberts reduced the arrears before the break.
Northop made it 3-1 but Sale hit back well with Roberts netting her second and Jane Fylan and Megan Smith struck to give them the lead before Northop grabbed a late equaliser.
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