Italy stunned South Africa with a penalty shootout win to ensure they will play off for fifth and sixth place, condemning Giles Bonnet’s side to the wooden spoon match tomorrow.
A penalty stroke from Giuliana Ruggieri in the tenth minute had looked like it would give the Azzurri a win in normal time, however a last minute penalty corner from Pietie Coetzee took the game to a shootout, but Italy were not to be denied. Continue reading
Having been in the central programme for London 2012, Maddie Hinch knows all about international hockey. Now, with the retirement of Abigail Walker and Beth Storry it is the former Leicester goalkeeper’s chance to shine on the world stage. The Top of the D caught up with her to find out how life as the new No.1 is treating her. Continue reading
England set up a mouth-watering tie with Argentina in Saturday’s semi final as they held off a late charge from underdogs Italy to win 3-2. A brace from Alex Danson and a goal for Hannah Macleod, on her 50th England appearance gave the home side the result they wanted in the London rain. Continue reading
China coasted through to a semi final meeting with Australia with a 3-0 win over a plucky Spanish side. Goals from Meiyu Liang, Mengyu Wang and Hongxia Li, her fifth of the tournament were enough to secure the win in a cagey encounter. Continue reading
Australia booked their place in the semi final with a convincing 4-1 win over the USA here in London.
First half goals from Emily Smith, Kellie White, Karri McMahon and Jodie Schulz overpowered the Stars and Stripes and ensured Australia had a comfortable second half, allowing them to keep something in the tank for Saturday’s clash with Spain or China. Continue reading
