Australia snatched a dramatic winner with the last play of this absorbing encounter to break German hearts and take their place in the final against the Netherlands. Continue reading
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Investec London Cup Semi Final 1: Netherlands 2-2 South Africa. (Netherlands win 4-2 APS.)
Floortje Engels was the hero for her side, saving a penalty in the shoot out to secure a place in Sunday’s final for the Netherlands in a close-fought battle with South Africa.
The Dutch controlled the first half and raced into a two goal lead with goals from Kelly Jonker in the third minute, after she was allowed time and space to pick her spot in the South African D, and a blistering penalty corner from Martje Paumen in the tenth minute. Continue reading
Investec London Cup: Netherlands 5-0 Ireland.
A goalkeeping master class in the first half from Ireland’s Emma Gray looked for a while like it would frustrate the Dutch here in London, but in the end, their class showed as they ran out comfortable 5-0 winners. Continue reading
Investec London Cup: Great Britain 1-2 Germany.
Germany secured top spot in the pool with a clinical 2-1 win over the hosts here in London tonight. Great Britain threw everything at their opponents in front of a partisan home crowd, but in the end, they were unable to break their old foes down and get the result they needed. Continue reading
Investec London Cup: Germany vs South Africa.
An enthralling encounter pitted the exciting counter-attacking skills of the South Africans against the excellent technique, organisation and attacking prowess of their European opponents. In the end, a hugely impressive and controlled Germany display overcame the Springboks to set up a mouth-watering clash with hosts Great Britain tomorrow. Continue reading