SALISBURY Hockey firsts' travel woes continued after failing to win a third successive away clash at Aldershot & Farnham.
It was another frustrating afternoon for the Lower Bemerton outfit, who once again outplayed an opponent but had to settle for a point following a 2-2 stalemate.
Despite failing to win, the forward line placed continued pressure on Aldershot by pressing the ball in the final third. It meant the home side were left to pick-up scraps and attack on the break.
Salisbury took the lead through Jon Powell but were pegged back by Aldershot. The Hampshire-side then surprisingly took the lead within the final ten minutes with a scrappy shot which made it past keeper Lewis Gunstone-Gray.
But Salisbury, who failed to make the most of a number of penalty corner opportunities found a way to equalise through vice-captain Jagjit Marwaha after an attack down the left hand side. Next-up will be Gillingham at South Wilts Sports Club on Saturday.
The second team secured their first point of the season following a 1-1 home draw against Bournemouth.
And the ladies' firsts were not in action but will play Chippenham at home on Saturday.
n MORE than than 60 children enjoyed three days of hockey at the first camp of its kind at Salisbury Hockey Club during October half term. Coaches and juniors ran a fun-packed programme for children
Coach Hilary Clapperton said: "Thec hildren’s enthusiasm made the whole thing a success.”
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