London 2012: Video Nasty?

Posted on September 7, 2012 by thetopofthed

The dust has settled on a hugely entertaining and keenly contested Olympic Hockey Tournament. There were some wonderful technical skills on display and some exciting, close-fought matches. This bodes well for the game and its global image. Everything seems to be rosy in the garden. Everything, that is, except the video referral system. Apart from Barry Davies and Sean Kerly’s commentary, video referrals have been the most talked about topic among the hockey-watching public this past few weeks. Continue reading →

London 2012, Women’s Competition: A Look Back Part Two.

Posted on August 30, 2012 by thetopofthed

The Top of the D has already looked at the top six ranked ladies’ teams at London 2012 here. Now comes the turn of the teams ranked 7-12.

Germany
Pre Tournament ranking: 3rd

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London 2012, Women’s Competition: A Look Back.

Posted on August 29, 2012 by thetopofthed

The Top of the D has already looked at the men’s competition. Now it is the turn of the women, with TTOTD’s end of tournament reports. Today, the teams ranked 1st-6th.

Netherlands.

Pre Tournament ranking: 1st.

Final Position: Gold Medallists.

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London 2012, Women’s Final: Netherlands 2-0 Argentina.

Posted on August 10, 2012 by thetopofthed

The Riverbank Arena belonged to the Dutch tonight as a sea of orange, a deafening crowd and a superb band roared their team on, witnessing a wonderful performance from their team. Continue reading →

London 2012, Women’s Bronze Medal Match: Great Britain 3-1 New Zealand.

Posted on August 10, 2012 by thetopofthed

Great Britain’s Women overcame the disappointment of their semi final defeat on Wednesday to sweep New Zealand aside and snatch the bronze medal at the sweltering Riverbank Arena in Great Britain’s best Olympic hockey finish since 1992. Continue reading →