Isle of Man’s gritty fight falls short against Timperley in Over-45s Trophy
The Isle of Man women’s hockey team faced Timperley in the Over-45s Trophy at the England Hockey Championships. Despite a determined effort, they fell to a strong opponent in a match filled with early pressure and late resilience.
Timperley began the game with quick dominance, firing in two early goals to take a 2-0 lead. Their momentum continued as they added a third just before half-time, leaving the Isle of Man trailing at the break.
The Isle of Man showed fighting spirit against a well-structured Timperley side. Their performance, though not enough for victory, sets a positive tone as they prepare for Tier Three of the competition in the new year.
