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 →

Argentina moved ominously into the semi-final of the Investec World League with a solid display to see off South Africa in the first game of the day here in London.

Silvina D’Elia grabbed a brace and Rosario Luchetti continued her fine goalscoring form with another goal in the 68th minute.  Continue reading →

England set up a quarter final tie with Italy after a hard fought 1-1 draw. Spain, showing a much improved performance secured a point and in doing so, leap-frogged South Africa to avoid the much-fancied Argentinians in Thursday’s matches. Continue reading →

Anna Flanagan’s penalty corner goal in the 43rd minute was enough to give Australia their second win of the week, leaving South Africa searching for their first victory of this Investec World League competition.

In a see-saw encounter, both sides showed an abundance of pace, energy and no little physical presence as they slugged it out toe-to-toe like a couple of prizefighters.  Continue reading →