Trojans men's over-55s hockey team win national final

Trojans men's over-55s hockey team won the Vase Final. <i>(Image: Supplied)</i>
Trojans men's over-55s hockey team won the Vase Final. (Image: Supplied)
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Eastleigh-based Trojans men's over-55s hockey team won national silverware this month after an impressive 3-1 against Northampton HC Vets in the Vase Final played at Surbiton Hockey Club.

The victory came after a strong run for the veteran side, who had already shown their attacking prowess earlier in the competition with a convincing 10-1 win over a team from Exeter and 5-1 against Alderley Edge from Manchester in previous rounds as well as a bye in the quarter finals.

Trojans men's over-55s hockey team won the Vase Final. (Image: Supplied)

Captain Andy Gilbert praised the performance and the team's progress in the competition.

He said: "We played well all through the early round.

"It was a great team performance and a well deserved win in the final."

Goals from Simon Maidment, Julian Archer and Richard Markham sealed the win in the final and brought the cup back to Eastleigh.

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