Louth Hockey Club men end 2019 with mixed fortunes

Max Greenfield claimed Louth Seconds' consolation against March. Picture: David Dales EMN-191216-093806002

Louth men’s Second XI went into the East League’s winter break with a 4-1 defeat at home to a tough March Town second team on Saturday.

The game started poorly for the home side who conceded early on from a short corner before March added a second before half-time at London Road.

Louth started the second half well and finally scored from a short corner, with Max Greenfield deflecting in from an Adaam Peera shot.

Richard Limmer was on target in the First XI's derby win against Alford. Picture: David Dales EMN-191216-093819002

But despite this renewed optimism, and a period during which the away side were down to nine men, March extended their lead with two well-taken goals to complete a comprehensive win.

Louth men’s first team, however, ended 2019 with a convincing home win.

Entertaining Alford, the home side were 2-0 up before Alford pulled one back just before the break.

The home team went on to play some good hockey in the second half, finishing the game 5-1 victors.

Goalscorers for Louth were Will Trotter (2), Alex Armstrong, Richard Limmer and Andrew Webster.

Neither of the ladies’ teams had fixtures last weekend.

The season resumes on Saturday, January 11.