Category: ProLeague

Pro-League: Points Shared in Antwerp as India Takes Bonus Point

India Belgium - Pro-League: Points Shared in Antwerp as India Takes Bonus Point - This first duel against the 4th nation in the world was a real test in this Pro League for the proteges of Michel van den Heuvel. An important match against a very high quality opponent to assess the work and progress made in recent weeks. With Loic Van Doren in goal (Vincent Vanasch was still rested after winning a second title last Sunday in Germany), the Belgians suffered from Indian pressure during the first but the Antwerp goalkeeper was vigilant both on penalties and on the possibility of Akashdeep Singh. In the 9th minute, The Lions obtained a first penalty but Tom Boon's attempt was rejected. The other 2 Belgian pc were not more fruitful. There was a lot of rhythm in the game but also a lot of defensive work by the 2 teams.

Against India, Belgium dominated the exchanges but failed to kill the match when they had the opportunity. This first duel against the 4th nation in the world was a real test in this Pro League for the proteges of Michel van den Heuvel. An important match against a very high quality opponent to assess the […]

Pro-League: Netherlands Go Top of the Pro-League

image 10 - Pro-League: Netherlands Go Top of the Pro-League - The Orange Men have taken the lead in the FIH Pro League by also winning against England on Sunday. The Netherlands played well, but scored some great goals that were enough for a 3-6 win at the Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Center in London. After ten matches (won eight, drew two), the team of coach Jeroen Delmée is still unbeaten in this prestigious competition.

The Orange Men have taken the lead in the FIH Pro League by also winning against England on Sunday. The Netherlands played well, but scored some great goals that were enough for a 3-6 win at the Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Center in London. After ten matches (won eight, drew two), the team of […]

Pro-League: Young Dutch Team Takes Revenge With Van Den Assem in the Lead

image 6 - Pro-League: Young Dutch Team Takes Revenge With Van Den Assem in the Lead - Due to the absence of (most) internationals from SCHC and Den Bosch, the skeleton had been ripped out of the team. The mostly young, talented replacements were once again not inferior to the much more experienced England, but just like Saturday, the Netherlands lacked scoring ability for a long time.

The Dutch women’s team took revenge on Sunday for the 3-1 defeat against England on Saturday. At the Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Center in London, the young team of interim national coach Jamilon Mülders defeated the experienced home team 2-1. Defender Ireen van den Assem played a leading role with a goal and an […]

France: Les Bleus End the Pro League With Two Great Performances Against Belgium

BE FR mai22 BELGIQUEFRANCE 23 min scaled - France: Les Bleus End the Pro League With Two Great Performances Against Belgium - Same situation for the last ¼ time during which the defences take over timid and often disorderly attacks from both sides. 3 CP obtained by France at 52' and 58' will not change anything and the Belgian Olympic champions logically win without outrageously dominating their opponents of the day (10 entries into the Belgian circle and 6 shots, against 21 penetrations in the circle and 11 shots for the Belgian team).

Belgium – France (2-1; 3-1) Invited at the last minute by the International Hockey Federation, and with the support of the National Sports Agency, the French A Men’s Team has just finished its course in the Pro League. A competition organized by the FIH for the 10 best world hockey nations. After successes against India, […]

Pro-League: Garcia Stands Strong in Spanish Victory Over England

WSP20220529 1111 - Pro-League: Garcia Stands Strong in Spanish Victory Over England - Spain avenged their 3-1 defeat to England the day before by winning 2-0 at Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre on Sunday afternoon to join England on twelve points but having played two games more than their hosts.

England 0 Spain 2 Spain avenged their 3-1 defeat to England the day before by winning 2-0 at Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre on Sunday afternoon to join England on twelve points but having played two games more than their hosts. Both of Spain’s previous victories had been on the road, 4-3 over India […]

Pro-League: Josine Koning – ‘the World Cup Fire Has Been Fueled These Days’

image 5 - Pro-League: Josine Koning - 'the World Cup Fire Has Been Fueled These Days' - When the reporter apologizes that Josine Koning has to wait a while because of another interview, the Orange goalkeeper immediately responds: 'That's not bad, but it will be taken from my vacation.' Koning says it with a smile after the Pro League game against Argentina (1-1) , but when we speak to her, she openly admits that she could use every minute of vacation.

When the reporter apologizes that Josine Koning has to wait a while because of another interview, the Orange goalkeeper immediately responds: ‘That’s not bad, but it will be taken from my vacation.’ Koning says it with a smile after the Pro League game against Argentina (1-1) , but when we speak to her, she openly admits that she could use […]

Pro-League: Fourth Straight Win for England Men

WP622052291562 - Pro-League: Fourth Straight Win for England Men - They continued to push but took until the 54th minute to find a third as Chris Griffiths held off a defender to produce a very tidy near post finish.

England 3Albery (5′ PC); Calnan (13′ PC); Griffiths (54′ FG) South Africa 0 England’s men made it four wins on the bounce with another good display against South Africa. James Albery’s first international goal opened the scoring after only five minutes, and when Will Calnan rocketed home another corner eight minutes later England were on […]

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