Aldershot & Farnham Hockey Club’s ladies’ first team slipped to a narrow 1-0 defeat at Bromley & Beckenham in the South East Women’s Premier Division.

The first half was a competitive affair, but neither side were able to find a breakthrough and the teams were level at 0-0 at half-time.

Bromley & Beckenham took the lead in the second half, and the Shots pushed hard for an equaliser.

The Shots did everything they could to create opportunities, committing players high up the pitch and winning the ball – although this gave Bromley & Beckenham the opportunity for breakaways.

The battle continued until the last minute, but the equaliser did not arrive and the home side held on to win 1-0.