The stage was set as the PA system blared out Jerusalem, Land of Hope and Glory and other patriotic songs in celebration of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. The crowd had been whipped up into frenzy anticipating a home win, but South Africa had obviously not read the script.
A two goal-blitz in the first half gave the Springboks the advantage and in spite of a spirited second half display, they never really looked like surrendering their lead. Continue reading
The Netherlands edged out their old foes in the opening game of the Investec London Cup here at the Quintin Hogg Memorial Ground in London. It was the 7th defeat for the Hockeyroos in their eight previous meetings against their European opponents. Continue reading
Germany clinched the gold medal in this Olympic Test Event at the Riverbank Arena in London with a hugely impressive performance. Having been defeated in the group phase of the competition by their rivals Australia pushed hard to gain their revenge but were overpowered by an impressive performance from the European side.
After only four minutes Australia were grateful to their goalkeeper, Nathan Burgers for keeping the scores level, as he saved Moritz Furste’s penalty stroke low to his right. Continue reading
Two goals from Leicester’s Crista Cullen helped Great Britain to maintain their 100% record in this competition with a 3-0 win over China in front of a partisan home crowd at London’s Riverbank Arena.
Cullen’s first goal settled the home team’s nerves, coming early, in the 6th minute giving Yimeng Zhang in the China goal no chance from a penalty corner. Continue reading
Goals from James Tindall and Rob Moore gave Great Britain a win and the third place in this competition but it was far from a Sunday walk in the park.
The hosts started brightly and as early as 2 minutes Nick Catlin fed James Tindall down the right and his cross was deflected goal wards by Ashley Jackson drawing a fine save out of Bharat Kumar Chetri. Continue reading
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