DEPLETED Chester were unable to make a breakthrough at Sheffield Hallam 2nds in Division One of the North Men’s League, slipping to a 4-0 defeat on Saturday.
Although Warwick Ryan-Beswick starred in the centre of midfield, from the first whistle Chester were unable to get a strong grip on the game.
Chester next play host to league leaders Urmston.
Chester Ladies notched up their first win of the season after seeing off Bolton Ladies 3-1 at home in the Northern Women’s League Premier Division.
Charlotte Davidson passed the ball to Nia Hughes to strike home in the first minute.
Bolton equalised before the break but in the second half Martine Green restored the lead from a short corner.
Claire Gledhill sealed victory by tipping the ball past the Bolton keeper.
Chester will visit Brooklands-Poynton for their next game.
A much-changed Chester Men’s 4ths side was unable to prevent Triton grabbing a 3-0 win in the North West Hockey League Division Six.
Chester Hockey Club hosted the first round of the England Hockey Board Under 16 Girls Championships at the weekend.
The Chester U16s girls team, playing together for the first time, beat Deeside Ramblers 3-1 with goals from Izzi Pugh, Rebecca Neary and Rhiannon Jones before losing 2-0 to Alderley Edge.
