Day: 10 July 2022

World Cup: the Fall of Ireland, From World Cup Silver to a Supporting Role

2022 1388 16420 001 c4 29 - World Cup: the Fall of Ireland, From World Cup Silver to a Supporting Role - Kampong's last defence was there four years ago when they marked the pinnacle of Irish hockey history. And how she was barely passable in the quarter- and semi-finals in the shoot-out series, which Ireland won against India and Spain. In the group, the Irish had already beaten the Indians and also the United States.  

Four years ago, they were the surprise of the World Cup. Then the Irish women left the tournament with a radiant face and a silver medal. In this edition, The Green Army did not survive the first group stage. And that hurts, with goalkeeper Ayeisha McFerran. Kampong’s last defence was there four years ago when […]

World Cup: Match Day Seven

2022 1388 16497 001 c4 01 - World Cup: Match Day Seven - in the first of the cross over matches we saw Germany, who finished second in Pool A, against South Africa, who secured third spot in Pool D, after that dramatic comeback against Japan. The Germans are ranked fourth in the world and have a fully professional programme. Whereas, the South Africans are placed 16th in the world, coming into this match, and are completely amateur. The Germans dominated the first 15 minutes winning several penalty corners. However, they were unable to convert any of them, with Phumelala Mbande in the South African goal made several good saves. In the second quarter Amelie Wortmann looked as though she was going to open the scoring, after she, alongside her team mate, had helped to create a two versus one situation on Mbande. Ultimately it was sent wide of the far post. At the half time break the score remained goalless, with a hard working South African team keeping their opponents at bay. After the break the Central Europeans carried on with their dominance in possession and the winning of penalty corners. However, it took Germany until the 37th minute before they scored, with their captain Nike Lorenz sliding a set piece shot into the corner to Mbande’s right hand side. Germany had many more chances, but were unable to find the back of the net, in no small part due to the work from the South African defensive short corner runners and goalkeeper. The score finished one nil to a Germany who knew that that were in a competitive game from the outset. They will meet New Zealand in the Quarter Finals. 

Women’s Hockey World Cup review by The Half Court Press Spain and the Netherlands 2022 Match Day 7 Saturday 9th July Results  Germany 1 – 0 South Africa Belgium 5 – 0 Chile What’s Happened Today Germany 1 – 0 South Africa; in the first of the cross over matches we saw Germany, who finished […]

World Cup: Belgium Secures Quarter-final Berth Against the Netherlands

2022 1388 16497 001 c4 02 - World Cup: Belgium Secures Quarter-final Berth Against the Netherlands - Yet it was the South Americans who took the initiative and who also obtained the first dangerous possibility of the game. A first alert which woke up the Belgians who obtained a first penalty in stride. An opportunity that Stephanie Vanden Borre did not miss who opened the scoring when the game had only started for 5 short minutes. The Panthers then took control of operations and they obtained 4 new pc but it was finally Justine Rasir who doubled the lead of her team on a perfect cross from Louise Versavel (13th). Then, just before the end of the first quarter, Stephanie Vanden Borre even placed Belgium on velvet by registering the number, again from the penalty spot. On the 7th penalty of the match, Charlotte Englebert put an end to a small scrum in front of the Chilean goalkeeper. The Red Panthers unrolled without forcing their talent and their opponents seemed unable to compete.

The Belgian players did not let the suspense hang over their play-off match against Chile. They offered their best performance of this World Cup (5-0) in order to validate their ticket for the quarter-finals against the Netherlands. Article reserved for subscribers Three days after their last group match, and a trip to the Netherlands, the […]

World Cup: Germany Advance Despite Mbande Excellence in South Africa Goal

Mbande - World Cup: Germany Advance Despite Mbande Excellence in South Africa Goal - The German women's national hockey team reached the quarter-finals of the World Cup with a 1-0 win in the crossover game against South Africa. In a long time – at least in terms of the result - the German team was superior in a tight game. Only the numerous missed chances and penalty corners prevented clear conditions prevailing early on in the game. Nike Lorenz scored the decisive goal (38th minute) after a penalty corner. The next opponent of the German team is New Zealand on Tuesday, July 12th, 5:00 p.m.

The German women’s national hockey team reached the quarter-finals of the World Cup with a 1-0 win in the crossover game against South Africa. In a long time – at least in terms of the result – the German team was superior in a tight game. Only the numerous missed chances and penalty corners prevented […]

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