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News for 01 June 2019

All the news for Saturday 1 June 2019


2019 Test matches series RSA v BOT v ZIM - Day 4
Durban (RSA)

28 May 2019    RSA v ZIM     7 - 0 (3 - 0)
29 May 2019     ZIM v BOT     17 - 0 (7 - 0)
29 May 2019     RSA v ZIM     14 - 1 (5 - 1)
30 May 2019     RSA v BOT     20 - 0 (9 - 0)
30 May 2019     RSA v ZIM     6 - 3 (3 - 2)
31 May 2019     RSA v BOT     19 - 0 (10 - 0)
31 May 2019     RSA v ZIM     7 - 1 (3 - 1)
1 Jun 2019 10:00     ZIM v BOT
1 Jun 2019 17:00     RSA v ZIM    

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2019 3 Nations Tournament ITA v MAS v ESP - Final Day
Rome (ITA)

26 May 2019    ESP v MAS (RR)     5 - 1
27 May 2019    ESP v ITA (RR)     2 - 1
28 May 2019    MAS v ITA (RR)     1 - 1
29 May 2019     MAS v ESP (RR)     2 - 4
30 May 2019     ITA v ESP (RR)     4 - 3
31 May 2019     ITA v MAS (RR)     0 - 2

Final standings

Rank Team Played Wins Draws Losses Goals For Goals Against Goal Difference Points
1 Spain 4 3 0 1 14 8 6 9
2 Italy 4 1 1 2 6 8 -2 4
3 Malaysia 4 1 1 2 6 10 -4 4

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Injuries give Dharmaraj a headache

By Jugjet Singh


The women’s hockey team in front of the Coliseum during the Tri-Nation in Rome recently.

NATIONAL women’s hockey coach K. Dharmaraj will have to wait until the last minute to name his final 18 for the Series Finals in Banbridge, Northern Ireland on June 8-16.

In the pre-Olympic Qualifier, Malaysia (World No 22) are in Group A with Ireland (8th), the Czech Republic (19th) and Singapore (35th).

In Group B are South Korea (11th), Scotland (18th), Ukraine (26th) and France (30th).

Malaysia, due to their low world ranking, must end the tournament as finalists if they want to play in the final round of the Olympic Qualifier in November.

Dharmaraj took 20 players for a Tour of Europe to play friendlies in Italy and Scotland, and it turned out to be a wise decision.

However, three players have received nasty knocks in the ongoing Tri-Nation in Rome, and Dharmaraj is hoping for speedy recovery.

“More or less I already have the final 18 in mind and had planned to name the squad after the Tri-Nation, but injuries to two players have affected my plans,” said Dharmaraj.

Nur Amirah Zulkifli has injured her groin, while Surizan Awang Noh collided head-on with a Spanish player and had a concussion in the 4-2 defeat.

Nur Zafirah Aziz rammed into the Spanish goalkeeper and was carried out with a nasty knock on the knee.

“I hope all three can recover when we reach Scotland for more friendlies, and I can finally confirm the final 18,” said Dharmaraj.

In the Tri-Nation, Malaysia lost 5-1 and 4-2 to Spain while drew 1-1 with Italy.

Dharmaraj’s charges play their last match against Italy today.

New Straits Times



Wales 2-1 France


Izzy Webb celebrates her winning goal for Wales against France

Wales won the first game of their three-match series against France thanks to Izzy Webb's late strike at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, on Friday.

Captain Leah Wilkinson gave Wales an early lead, but France equalised midway through the second quarter through a fine Victorine van Kemmel solo effort.

Ten minutes from the end Wales retook the lead when Webb reacted quickest in a goalmouth scramble.

The two sides play again on Saturday (17:00 BST) and Sunday (11:00 BST).

Wilkinson made her 157 appearance for her country to equal Paul Edwards' record as Wales' most capped sportsperson.

It was also a landmark game for Phoebe Richards who won her 100th cap.

Wales are using the series with France as preparation for the FIH Series Finals in Valencia and the EuroHockey Championship Competition in Glasgow.

Wales squad:

Beth Bingham, Caro Hulme, Danni Jordan, Ella Jackson (GK), Eloise Laity, Emily Rowlands, Hannah Cozens, Izzie Howell, Izzy Webb, Jessica Roe, Jo Westwood, Julie Whiting, Leah Wilkinson (C), Megan Lewis-Williams, Natasha Marke-Jones, Phoebe Richards, Rose Thomas (GK), Sarah Jones, Sian French (VC), Sophie Robinson, Xenna Hughes.

BBC Sport



Tough going for Great Britain teams


GB women lost 4-1 to Belgium in Antwerp PIC: World Sport Pics

The European and home legs are becoming just as tough as their away travels for Great Britain women – and Saturday represents their biggest test in the FIH Pro League.

It will be the world No 1 and world champions Netherlands up against the world No 2 side and Olympic champions, but few will agree that this currently represents the top two global women’s teams.

GB were well beaten by Belgium 4-1 on Thursday in Antwerp, coming 11 days after their impressive victory over the rising Belgians.

Missing Lily Owsley in attack, Mark Hager’s side came up against a side refreshed from their domestic campaign.

The Dutch have only been beaten once since the Rio Olympic final, a 1-0 defeat to Australia in the Pro League, and have won seven from eight overall.

They have done so with six players making their Oranje debuts, have scored 24 goals and averaged three per game in the process. This will be their third home game, having already accrued 13 goals in two games, against China and the USA.

Meanwhile, GB men have dipped in form since topping the Pro League standings. They lost their third match in a row to world champions Belgium, going down 4-2 on Thursday.

In their previous two matches, they had been beaten 4-0 and 6-1 at the World Cup and the gulf in class was further evident in Antwerp, despite GB’s impressive second-half comeback.

Danny Kerry’s side will now hope to unhinge the Dutch on Sunday in Eindhoven, given that the hosts haven’t played since April 26 after back-to-back victories over Spain and Germany.

A brace of victories would be a welcome boost ahead of their trip to Germany in midweek before meeting old rivals Australia next weekend.

Saturday, 5pm
Netherlands v GB women

Sunday, 3pm
Netherlands v GB men

Both games live BT Sport

The Hockey Paper




Schopman Promotes Three Athletes to USWNT Roster



LANCASTER, Pa. – U.S. Women’s National Team Head Coach Janneke Schopman has announced the promotion of three athletes from the U.S. Women’s National Development Squad to the senior team with Virginia Bramley (Elizabathtown, Pa.) Alexandra Hammel (Duxbury, Mass) and Kelly Marks (Elverson, Pa.) later this year.

All three athletes recently were part of the U.S. Women’s National Development Squad’s tour of The Netherlands in April where the team competed against Scotland’s senior squad, the Belgium U-21 team and the Stichtsche Cricket en Hockeyclub (SCHC) team. They are expected to formally join the USWNT in August.

"It’s always exciting to add talented and enthusiastic players to the team," said Schopman. "As a staff we watched the Development Squad games in Europe and all three players convinced us they are ready for the next step. I’m looking forward to having them join the team!"



Bramley, a midfielder, began field hockey with the East Coast Field Hockey Club in Harrisburg, Pa. In high school she learned the importance of loving the game she played while having fun at the same time. That passion led her to Penn State where she played all four years from 2015-19. As a sophomore, Bramley earned All-Big Ten Tournament Team and MVP honors before being invited to try out for the U.S. U-21 Women’s National Team. She then traveled with the team getting her first international experience in England. Bramley also played with the U-21 USWNT on their Argentina tour in 2018. In her senior season, she was called up to the U.S. Women's National Development Squad.

“I feel extremely grateful and honored to have this opportunity of being named to the USWNT senior squad and being able to represent my country,” said Bramley. “I am looking forward to growing my game and playing with some of the best field hockey players in the world.”

“She is a very skillful player,” added Marc Hardy, U.S. Women’s National Development Squad Head Coach. “Her performances on the recent tour to Holland were exceptional and proved she has the ability to play at the highest level. Gini is very calm on the pitch and is comfortable operating in possession in tight areas.  She has shown the ability to raise her game to whatever environment she is in and I am sure she will once again be able to do this with the USWNT.”



Hammel, a back, was introduced to field hockey by her mother, Jennifer, who played collegiately and started the Chix with Stix field hockey club before merging with HTC field hockey. Hammel followed suit, attending her first USA Field Hockey Sanctioned Event at the Disney Field Hockey Showcase, as well as multiple National Indoor Tournaments and National Club Championships. She attended Duxbury High School and The Loomis Chaffe School before moving on to Boston University in 2015. She was named first team All-American year junior and senior seasons and was also named Patriot League Defensive Player of the Year. In 2016, she participated in the Young Women’s National Championship (YWNC) where she was selected for the Junior National Camp before ultimately being invited to join the U-21 USWNT. The following year she once again attended the YWNC and Junior National Camp before being selected to the U.S. Women’s National Development Squad. She traveled with the team in 2018 for their tour of Chile for her first international experience.

“Hammel has been a member of the Devo Squad for three years now and has grown year on year,” continued Hardy. “She is very comfortable in possession, reads the game well and works very hard. She has been a key cultural architect with the squad over that time. Her progression to the USWNT is down to her dedication to her own self-improvement and I look forward to seeing her flourish in the senior program.”

“I am so excited to be joining the [USWNT] senior squad,” commented Hammel. “I am thankful for the tremendous support and opportunities the Development squad has provided for me. It has always been a dream of mine to represent my country, and I cannot wait to begin the journey!”



Marks, a defender, picked up field hockey in middle school when her neighbor invited her to play. By her freshman year at Owen J Roberts High School, she was hooked and began playing indoor with Xcalibur FHC.  She then committed to Old Dominion University helping claim Colonial Athletic Association conference titles in 2010 and 2011 before transferring to the University of Albany. Marks then helped the Great Danes to two America East championships in 2012 and 2014, as well as a Final Four appearance her senior year.

Marks’ USA Field Hockey career began in 2011 when she was named to the U-21 USWNT. She joined the U.S. Women’s National Development Squad in 2017 and has been a leader of the team and in the backfield ever since.

“Marks was worked extremely hard to improve her game in the last 12-18 months,” said Hardy. “She has developed into a commanding defender. Kelly is calm in possession and offers a genuine threat with her short corner striking. It’s great to see her efforts and sacrifices rewarded with her call up to the USWNT.”

USFHA media release



Kumar racing against time to join teammates in Europe

By Aftar Singh



KUALA LUMPUR: S. Kumar is keeping his fingers crossed that he can join the national hockey team’s tour of Europe.

The goalkeeper, who suffered a muscle tear on his right thigh, said the injury is taking a longer time to heal.

The 39-year-old from Tampin picked up the injury while playing for Tenaga Nasional in the Malaysia Hockey League in February.

Kumar, who has represented Malaysia since 1999, said that this is the worst injury he has suffered in his career.

“I did an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) on the thigh on Thursday and was told that it has healed by 80%. Right now I can only do endurance exercise and no strength training as I might aggravate the injury,” said Kumar, who last featured for Malaysia in the World Cup in Bhubaneswar, India last December.

Kumar added that it would take another two to three weeks for the injury to fully heal.

“I hope I’ll be fully fit by then and make it for the European stint in July,” added Kumar.

The national team will play a number of matches in Europe in preparation for the Tokyo Olympic Games playoffs in October.

Kumar said he badly wants to be a part of the playoff.

“I have played in all major tournaments in the world except the Olympics.

“I am 39 now and I don’t think that I will be around until the 2024 Olympics.”

The Star of Malaysia



Scotland women’s hockey squad announced for FIH Series Finals



Scotland women’s hockey team Head Coach Jen Wilson has announced her squad for the FIH Series Finals in Banbridge on 8-16 June. It’s Scotland’s first international tournament since the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, and the first of a huge summer of hockey for the squad.

The Scots are in Pool B and will face France; Korea; and Ukraine before the final stages of the tournament. Pool A features Ireland; Czech Republic; Malaysia; and Singapore.

France will be Scotland’s first opponents in the tournament when they meet on Saturday 8 June at 13:00. The French will be a familiar opposition following the recent three-match series against Scotland Performance Squad at the Glasgow National Hockey Centre – a series that saw Scotland Performance Squad win the final match after a draw and a defeat.

Korea will be the opponents on Sunday 9 June at 13:00 before the Scots face Ukraine, who will also play Scotland in Glasgow at Women’s EuroHockey Championship II this summer, on Tuesday 11 June at 14:00.

Head Coach Jen Wilson said, “Selection for FIH Series Finals was closely contested and this is also keeping in mind that three players are not available due to selection for the FIH Pro League with Great Britain.

“There is very healthy competition within the squad, which makes for some tough decisions for myself and my coaching team. We are extremely pleased with the squads’ progress in adapting to a new style of play and the strides they have taken in a very short period of time.”
 
FIH Series Finals Squad

Nikki Alexander-Lloyd (Wimbledon)
Fiona Burnet (Wimbledon)
Lucy Camlin (Watsonians)
Louise Campbell (Edinburgh University)
Robyn Collins (Surbiton)
Bex Condie (Gloucester City)
Kaz Cuthbert (Western Wildcats)
Emily Dark (Dundee Wanderers)
Jen Eadie (Clydesdale Western)
Amy Gibson (Der Club An Der Alster)
Kerry-Anne Hastings (Durham University)
Kate Holmes (Western Wildcats)
Sarah Jamieson (Muncher Sports Club)
Lucy Lanigan (Watsonians)
Fiona Semple (Wimbledon)
Millie Steiger (Clydesdale Western)
Becky Ward (Western Wildcats)
Charlotte Watson (Dundee Wanderers)

Travelling reserves

Jessica Buchanan (Clydesdale Western)
Lexi Sabatelli (Clydesdale Western)

Women’s EuroHockey Championship II

Scotland women will compete in Glasgow this summer in a major international tournament.

Women’s EuroHockey Championship II will be held at the Glasgow National Hockey Centre on 4-10 August and is a great chance to cheer on Scotland on home soil against some top European competition.

Find out more, and buy tickets, HERE

Scottish Hockey Union media release



4 Nations Junior Women Invitational Tournament (Dublin)
Dublin

Fixtures (GMT +1)

31 May 2019     IND v CAN     2 - 0
31 May 2019     IRL v SCO     2 - 0
1 Jun 2019 16:30     SCO v CAN
1 Jun 2019 18:30     IRL v IND
3 Jun 2019 13:30     IND v SCO
3 Jun 2019 15:30     IRL v CAN
4 Jun 2019 13:30     3rd v 4th (3rd / 4th)
4 Jun 2019 15:45     1st v 2nd (Final)

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