July 2022

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. 

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