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News for 19 September 2019

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Pakistan games a ‘huge moment’, says Netherlands men’s ace Seve van Ass



In the latest of a series of video interviews with the teams that will participate in the upcoming FIH Hockey Olympic qualifiers, Netherlands (FIH World Ranking: 3) men’s star Seve van Ass looks ahead to his team’s crucial two-game clash against Pakistan (WR:17). The all-important matches will take place in Amsterdam, Netherlands on 26/27 October 2019, with timings to be confirmed in the coming weeks. A transcription of the interview can be found below. 
 
The FIH Hockey Olympic qualifiers will be taking place very soon. How will your team prepare for these hugely important matches?

Seve van Ass: Obviously we want to be well prepared. So, we are going to train, we are going to be together and have meetings together. Basically, throughout the [club] season, which is also starting, we want to be as prepared as possible. We will get the [training] programme this week, but I think we are going to train Mondays and Tuesdays together. 

What can we expect to see from your team in the FIH Hockey Olympic qualifiers?

Seve van Ass: You can expect us to be at the top of our game. It is a huge moment for us, and it’s very important that we qualify. You can expect high energy, high level and all of our players are eager to perform there.

What are your thoughts about facing Pakistan, your opponents in the FIH Hockey Olympic qualifiers, and how is your squad feeling about these matches?

Seve van Ass: I think Pakistan are a really good team, actually. We’ve played them a couple of time in [recent] years. I have huge respect for Pakistan, quality players with some individual skills, and we’ve had some tough matches against them. We like playing against them, it’s a good, tough opponent. What I expect from Pakistan is a good side, and I respect them as a team. We played them a couple of times in the past few years, and I think always it was a tight match [against] quality individual players. Fun, but tough, I guess.

Finally, what would qualifying for the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 mean to you and your team?

Seve van Ass: Qualifying for the Olympic Games for us means the world. We want to perform there. We want to be on top of our game and show what we are capable of. It is very important. I think it is the highlight of every player in his career, so obviously we want to be there.

Each qualifier consists of two back-to-back matches which will be played in the same venue. The winners of these FIH Hockey Olympic qualifiers will qualify for the 2020 Olympic hockey tournaments which will be staged in Japan’s capital city from 25 July to 7 August next year and involve 12 Men’s and 12 Women’s teams.

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Tengku Ahmad won’t stick to hockey if Malaysia miss out on the Olympics

By AFTAR SINGH

KUALA LUMPUR: Tengku Ahmad Tajuddin Tengku Abdul Jalil will hang up his hockey stick if Malaysia fail to qualify for the Tokyo Olympic Games next year.

Malaysia’s fate will be decided after their two Olympic qualifying matches against Britain in London on Nov 1 and 3.

The 33-year-old Tengku Ahmad, who has featured in three qualifiers, said that if they fail again then there is no point in staying on.

“If we can overcome Britain (world No. 7) then I will let coach Roelant Oltmans decide whether he still needs my services in Tokyo.

“But if we fail, then I will leave as I want to give other youngsters the chance to represent the country.

“I think I have contributed enough for the past 13 years, it’s time to focus on my family, ” said Tengku Ahmad, who played in previous qualifiers in Kakamigahara, Japan (2008), Dublin, Ireland (2012) and Antwerp, Belgium (2016).

Tengku Ahmad added that Malaysia, who are ranked 11th, face a mammoth task in London.

“Our past results against them have not been encouraging but we’re not giving up without a fight. This is the chance of a lifetime.

“The nine matches during the European playing tour was a good outing as it gave us the confidence to play against stronger teams. We even created a few upsets.

“To be honest, the odds are stacked against us. But like I said, the boys are more confident now, we’ll see how it goes, ” added Tengku Ahmad, who will be among 20 players who will leave for Seoul today to play four Test matches against South Korea.

Oltmans will name his final 18 after the Test matches.

The Star of Malaysia



Close scores highlight opening round of the top 4



Day 5 Women’s NHL Results

Auckland were looking to put the disappointment of missing out on the top 4 behind them when they met Capital in the first match of the next round. Auckland got on the scoreboard first when Tyler Lench jumped on a rebound off the Capital goalkeeper and then slotted the ball into the goal. The Auckland side then extended their lead just before the halftime break when Tayla White managed to score their second. The Ricoh Capital Women came storming back in the second half scoring their first through a high, fast paced drag flick into the net by Estelle Macadre and then their second through Anahira Hudson in the 44th minute when a drag from a penalty corner didn’t come out straight but Hudson’s sweep found the side of the goal to bring Capital level. Looking to be heading to a shootout, Auckland scored with 4 minutes to go when Liz Thompson jumped on the loose ball in front of the Capital goal to make the score 3-2 to Auckland.

Auckland 3 (Tyler Lench 8 min, Tayla White 28 min, Liz Thompson 56 min)
Ricoh Capital Women 2 (Estelle Macadre 30 min, Anahira Hudson 44 min)

The Bayleys Midlands Women were looking to play with freedom and confidence after having missed out on the top 4 by the narrowest of margins. Shiloh Gloyn got the side off to a great start when she deflected the ball into the goal from a well worked penalty corner. From that point forward the Midlands side scored frequently throughout the match as they would go onto win the match 8-0. Despite the scoreline the Southern Storm battled hard and competed well throughout the contest.

Bayleys Midlands 8 (Shiloh Gloyn 4 min, Sam Charlton 15 min, Amy Robinson 30, 31 min, Agui Moroni 34, 45 min, Tarryn Davey 50 min, Gemma McCaw 60 min)
Southern 0

The first match of the top four got underway with the Tiger Turf North Harbour Women and Mark Cromie Motor Group Northland playing out a scoreless first half that looked like this match could be an arm wrestle. Tori Robinson broke the game open in the 45th minute with a well-placed shot. Erin Goad then extended the Harbour lead with a great diving touch in. Northland got themselves on the score sheet in the final minute with a great penalty corner goal, unfortunately it was a little to late in the match as North Harbour would go on to take the win.

Tiger Turf North Harbour Women3 (Tori Robinson 45 min, Erin Goad 49 min, Kirsten Pearce 60 min)
Mark Cromie Motor Group Northland 1 (Tina Taseska 60 min)

The final women’s match of the day saw two sides with plenty of international experience on display meeting in their first top 4 match. Canterbury got themselves in front first in the match when a deflection left off a penalty corner beat the Central Goalkeeper. Central struck back late in the second half when Michaela Curtis popped up the ball in the circle and rocketed it into the back of the goal. The match appeared to be heading to a shootout until in the 51st minute Brittany Wang deflected the sweep pass off a penalty corner to seal the win for Canterbury.

Canterbury 2 (Emily Wium 9 min, Brittany Wang 51 min)
John Turkington Forestry Central Mysticks 1 (Michaela Curtis 44 min)

Day 5 Men’s NHL Results

Tasmania played from in front in the match when in the fourth minute Hayden Beltz found some space and produced an outstanding reverse stick shot. Midlands then bounced back minutes later as they converted some great passing down the right side of the field and found a diving Daniel Scanlon to tie the match up. Reuben Andrews then put Bayleys Midlands in the lead with a well placed drag flick before Chad Whitehead one timed a loose ball in the circle into the goal in the 50th minute. Tasmania pegged one back, however it was little to latr as they would fall 3-2 to Bayleys Midlands.

Tasmania 2 (Hayden Beltz 4 min, James Thomas 50 min)
Bayleys Midlands 3 (Daniel Scanlon 8 min, Reuben Andrews 37 min, Chad Whitehead 50 min)

The John Turkington Central Mavericks started their match on a positive note when Dylan Thomas converted a stroke sending the goalie in the wrong direction. The Southern Dogs continued to fight and then broke down the other end of the field and scored their opening goal off a great baseline drive and cross ball for a touch in. Just before the halftime break Southern got their noses in front when Kieran O’Connor received a ball from another baseline drive and slammed the ball into the goal. The Central side continued to press hard as Dylan Thomas would flick in the levelling goal in the 49th minute, almost instantly off the hit off the Central side broke back down the field and powered the ball into the goal to complete Dylan Thomas’s hattrick. The win was completed when Koji Yamasaki scored their fourth and final goal for the evening.

Southern 2 (Dylan Thomas 29 min, Kieran O’Connor 30 min)
John Turkington Forestry Central Mavericks 4 (Dylan Thomas 20, 49, 49 min, Koji Yamasaki 59 min)

Canterbury entered their match against Auckland full of confidence after going through pool play undefeated. Auckland got the first goal of the evening when a long ball from the halfway line was threaded through to an open Jonty Keaney who deflected it into the goal. Auckland extended the lead to two when the Canterbury goalkeeper was unable to keep out Dwayne Rowsell’s drag flick. Canterbury then hit back just before the half time break with a high reverse from Moss Jackson which wasn’t able to be kept out of the goal. Just after the half time break Joe Hanks received an overhead ball and ran along the baseline then popped the ball over the goalkeeper’s shoulder to give Auckland their third goal of the match. Simon Child sealed the win for Auckland when in the 54th minute his reverse shot from the baseline found its way into the goal. Canterbury got a final minute consolation goal as the match finished 4-2 in Auckland’s favour.

Canterbury 2 (Moss Jackson 22 min, Joseph Bartholomew 59 min)
Auckland 4 (Jonty Keaney 12 min, Dwayne Rowsell 21 min, Joe Hanks 32 min, Simon Child 54 min)

The Cobras have looked like the form team at the competition so far, however it was Tiger Turf North Harbour who got on the scoreboard first when Richmond Lum managed to push the ball into the goal, while avoiding a rolling James Coughlin. North Harbour extended that lead in the 41stminute through a Benji Edwards drag flick goal, Capital battled their way back into the contest when a turnover ball found Daniel Harris in the circle who worked the ball around the goalkeeper. Kurt Lovett then tied the match up when Capital jumped on another North Harbour turnover. Tiger Turf North Harbour bounced back with a second Benji Edwards drag flick. In the 51st minute Capital tied the match once more when Joel Rintala ripped a wide reverse into the goal as the match looked to be heading to a shootout. Connor Herewini then converted a great cross ball as he swept it into the goal to seal the win for North Harbour.

Ricoh Capita Cobras 3 (Daniel Harris 42 min, Kurt Lovett 47 min, Joel Rintala 51 min)
Tiger Turf North Harbour Men 4 (Richmond Lum 4 min, Benji Edwards 41, 48 min, Connor Herewini 58 min)

2019 Ford National Association Men Quarter Final Results

North Harbour 0
Tauranga/BOP 0

*North Harbour won the shootout 3-2

Waikato 7 (Rhys McLachlan 13, 49 min, Aaron McNabb 42 min, Kyle Ostenfeld 38, 44, 60 min, Kendall Nolan 51 min)
Manawatu 0

Canterbury 5 (Chris Goldsbury 7 min, Callum Slaven 14 min, Jack Gilbert 29 min, Jono Ellis 39 min, Bryce Smith 60 min)
Otago 0

South Canterbury 1 (Shaun Coles 40 min)
Northland 1 (Bronson Baker 45 min)

*Northland won the shootout 4-3

Hockey New Zealand Media release



Haste needed in decision on Malaysia's Razak Cup – no thanks to haze

KUALA LUMPUR: The Razak Cup hockey tournament, which begins tomorrow at the National Hockey Stadium in Bukit Jalil, could be postponed or called off due to the haze.

As at 2pm yesterday, the air pollutant index in Bukit Jalil was 188, which is classified as unhealthy.

A few state coaches and officials are not keen on the tournament being held as it will pose a health risk to players.

A total of 14 men’s teams (eight in Division One and six in Division Two) and eight women’s teams are to compete in the eight-day tournament.

They want a decision to be taken today as it will save the states money in terms of travelling and hotel bookings.

Johor coach Sarjit Singh wants the Malaysian Hockey Confederation (MHC) to make a quick decision.

“I contacted the competition manager and he informed me that the tournament was on schedule. However, the MHC should seek the views of the health authorities like the Ministry of Health and the National Sports Institute to be safe.”

His views were echoed by Malacca team consultant Eugene Lee Cheng San.

“It’s better to seek advice and not risk the health of the players. We cannot fault the players if they decide not to play and we need to get the clearance from the medical authorities, ” said Eugene.

Defending champions Perak, who are already in Bukit Jalil, also want an early response from the MHC.

“It will be better if a decision is made today (Wednesday) rather than wait for the managers meeting tomorrow (today), ” said Perak coach Mohd Nizam Hashim.

The Star of Malaysia



Terroso stands tall in net

Jared Fel   


Sydney Terroso’s ’21 first season protecting the net for the Elis was more than outstanding. According to her coach and teammates, Terroso’s rookie season was groundbreaking.

If it was not for a preseason injury that sidelined then starting goalie Chaney Kalinich ’19 SPH ’20, it is very possible that Terroso could have gone much of the season on the bench. Instead, she started the 2017 season as Yale’s lone goalie. On a defense with just one healthy senior, the task ahead was daunting, to say the least.

“Syd is the real backbone of the team,” back Katie Pieterse ’22 said. “She’s a phenomenal leader who has such confidence and poise and she’s someone who garners immense respect because of that. Syd is a great player, a great teammate and a great friend. She constantly supports everyone around her and keeps everyone focused. I love having Syd on the team because she’s a role model and someone who is so willing to include everyone around her.”

Her first collegiate game against Nutmeg State rival Sacred Heart foreshadowed the truly special season that awaited her. She tallied six saves with a 0.75 save percentage and, just as important, earned the win — her first wearing the blue and white. 16 games later, Terroso finished her rookie campaign with a 0.784 save percentage — a stat that ranked second in the Ancient Eight and eighth in the entire country. She also averaged 7.06 saves per game, ranking 15th in the nation, and had a 1.89 goals-against average.

Yet none of her performances that season were more impressive than the one against nationally-ranked Harvard — a team that would go on to finish 13–4 and second in the Ivy League. In a game that became known as the Sydney Terroso Show, the rookie phenomenon nearly carried her team to victory, making a career-high 17 saves that ranged from one-on-one kick saves to a leaping pad stop that had the New Haven fans up on their feet in awe. That was the most saves in a game for a Yale goalie since Emilie Katz’s ’17 21 against Syracuse in 2015, and it has remained Terroso’s career high two years later.

“Syd is one of the hardest working people on the team, and it shows on game day,” back Laine Garber ’22 said. “Knowing that Syd is behind me gives me so much more confidence.”

The 2017 Bulldogs team finished with nine wins, the most since their 2011 Ivy League championship season. For the excellence Terroso displayed as Yale’s goalie her rookie year, she was rewarded with the Senior Award, which honors a first year team member whose “individual character encourages the future direction and excellence of Yale Field Hockey,” as well as the Walton Award, which the Yale coaching staff gives to a player who demonstrates “the ability to confront challenges, displaying the courage to overcome them.” The icing on the cake was well-deserved recognition on the First Team All-Ivy League.

“Syd is just an inspiring person to be around,” midfielder Imogen Davies ’21 said. She’s so passionate about everything she does, especially field hockey, and she definitely brings that side out of me too. The commitment and dedication she’s shown to becoming the best athlete and goalie she can be is something that motivates our entire team. I certainly feel lucky to get to play four years alongside her.”

Terroso’s sophomore season helped the Elis carry out their hottest start to a season since 2010 with a 3–0 record. In those three games, Terroso conceded just four goals total, combined with 14 total saves and an average save percentage of 0.746. In the games that followed, Terroso left no doubt that her rookie campaign was not a fluke, finishing with a magnificent 0.746 save percentage and a 2.12 goals-against average in 2018 — earning her a spot on the Second Team All-Ivy League. In five of her final eight games of the season, Terroso allowed one goal or fewer.

Terroso was particularly dominant in her second to last game against Columbia. With the score tied 1–1, regulation winding down and the pressure mounting, Terroso seemed to get better and better. One minute, she was kicking aside a shot on a penalty corner, and the next, she was denying another corner, before delivering a final kick save to send the game into overtime. Terroso was equally as phenomenal in overtime, preventing the Lions from getting a single shot in the back of the net for three rounds, willing her team to a 2–1 victory. Terroso finished the game with a season-high 11 saves, and a win against Brown a week later gave the Bulldogs their 10th and final win of the season — the team’s most wins since 2011.

While Yale is not off to nearly as hot a start as the past two seasons — having won just one of its last four games — Terroso has still excelled. To kick off the season against UMass, Terroso matched her 2018 season high of 11 saves combined with a 0.733 save percentage. She followed this performance up with a shutout against Sacred Heart. Overall, Terroso has already tallied a total of 36 saves and is averaging a 0.766 save percentage for the season.

Now that the Bulldogs have gone through their toughest stretch of the season, it feels like only a matter of time before Terroso’s terrific goalie play translates into wins.

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