Article: Melton plays it part as county hockey returns to top flight.

WEDNESDAY, noon: Leicestershire returned to the A division of county hockey on home ground at Melton Hockey Club.

Opening against Bedfordshire, the visitors had the edge in individual players and after a solid start went ahead after two defensive slips.

The hosts made chances, but just couldn't add the finishing touch as Bedfordshire emerged comfortable 4-0 winners.

The next game against Suffolk was a crucial encounter and after a topsy-turvy game, a resilient performance saw Leicestershire clinch a vital three points with a short corner goal from Melton's Matt Snow in the dying minutes. Their other goals were scored by Ed Stropek (2) and ...

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