Missing four regular starters, high-flying ‘Gate were forced to shuffle their pack and, despite giving a good account of themselves, ended up on the wrong end of a 2-0 score-line.
"We were outplayed by a better team on the day,” captain Lucy Wood said.
"But, what we have learned from this game is that your decision-making has to be that much quicker at National League level.”
PICTURES: GERARD BINKS
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Harrogate Hockey Club Ladies 1s' Rebecca Sagar in action against Timperley at Ainsty Road. Photo: Gerard Binks
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Prolific Harrogate striker Holly Oldham failed to add to her goal-tally on Saturday afternoon. Photo: Gerard Binks
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'Gate captain Lucy Wood looks for a way through the visitors' defence. Photo: Gerard Binks
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