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3 Nations Invitational : IRL v BEL v KOR (W) - 2nd Test
Abbottstown (IRL)

14 Oct 2019     BEL v KOR (RR)     2 - 0
16 Oct 2019    IRL v BEL (RR)     2 - 4

FIH Match Centre

O’Flanagan nets on 200th appearance for green army



Anna O’Flanagan scored on her 200th international appearance for Ireland but the side fell 4-2 to Belgium as part of “simulation week” for the side ahead of their Olympic qualifiers.

The Green Army endured a rough start, falling 2-0 down inside three minutes against the Belgians at Abbotstown.

Hannah Matthews pulled one back before O’Flanagan added to her record Irish women’s goalscoring tally, bringing her total to 79 goals.

That made it 2-2 in the 26th minute but an instant reply from Stephanie vanden Borre saw the Belgians retake the lead before half-time while the same player added the fourth goal in the last 10 minutes.

The match was the first Irish international to be played at the National Sports Campus which will become hockey’s primary training base.

The Polytan turf is the same type as will be utilised at Tokyo 2020 and, also, will be rolled out for the Olympic qualifiers on November 2nd and 3rd.

Abbotstown was formally opened a day earlier and it will host another international tie on Thursday evening when Ireland play Korea at 7pm.

Both Irish senior squads have been utilising the pitch in their preparations for their upcoming Olympic qualifiers and continue to avail of the range of training supports and professional services offered by the Sport Ireland Institute.

Sport Ireland Chief Executive, John Treacy, added: “The location of the pitch here at the Sport Ireland National Sports Campus allows all national players to avail of existing science, medicine and lifestyle support services through the Sport Ireland Institute.

“This pitch will not only be a huge boost to them, but also to our up and coming players who will no doubt have been inspired by the recent performances of our women’s and men’s teams.”

The timing of the women’s fixtures this week had been requested by coach Sean Dancer to match the Olympic qualifier schedule.

The training camp this week has been tailored to “simulate” things like the preparation days leading up to the games, recovery phases, meal times and so forth.

Women’s international test match

Ireland 2 (H Matthews, A O’Flanagan)
Belgium 4 (S vanden Borre 2, A Gerniers, J Boon)

Ireland: A McFerran, R Upton, N Evans, K Mullan, G Pinder, S Barr, L Colvin, H Matthews, A O’Flanagan, Z Wilson, D Duke
Subs: S McCay, C Watkins, S Hawkshaw, A Meeke, E Beatty, B Barr

Belgium: A D’Hooghe, J Vandermeiren, E Puvrez, A Gerniers, A-S Weyns, M Struijk, B Nelen, S vanden Borre, L Hillewaert, J Boon, A Ballenghien
Subs: S Limauge, A Raye, A Fobe, E Sinia, P Leclef, L Versavel

Thursday fixture

Women’s senior international test match: Ireland v Belgium, Abbotstown, 7pm

The Hook

2019 Sultan of Johor Cup - Day 5
Johor Bahru (MAS)

Results

16 Oct 2019     IND v AUS (RR)     5 - 1
16 Oct 2019     MAS v GBR (RR)     1 - 0
16 Oct 2019     NZL v JPN (RR)     2 - 4

17 Oct 2019 is a rest day

18 Oct 2019 16:10     GBR v IND (RR) (Click here to watch the LIVE stream)
18 Oct 2019 18:10     MAS v JPN (RR) (Click here to watch the LIVE stream)
18 Oct 2019 20:40     AUS v NZL (RR) (Click here to watch the LIVE stream)

Pool standings

FIH Match Centre

India beats Australia 5-1, qualifies for final

India’s clinical performance at the Taman Daya Hockey Stadium saw goals from Shilanand Lakra (26’, 29’), Dilpreet Singh (44’), Gursahibjit Singh (48’) and Mandeep Mor (50’).


Indian junior men's hockey team players during their match against New Zealand at the 9th Sultan of Johor Cup, in Malaysia on October 13, 2019.   | Photo Credit: PTI

The Indian junior men’s hockey team thrashed Australia 5-1 to qualify for the final of the 9th Sultan of Johor Cup in Johor Bahru on October 16.

India’s clinical performance at the Taman Daya Hockey Stadium saw goals from Shilanand Lakra (26’, 29’), Dilpreet Singh (44’), Gursahibjit Singh (48’) and Mandeep Mor (50’).

India had first sight of goal in the opening minute because of an Australian mistake. A misjudgement off an aerial ball meant Gursahibjit was clear on goal in the circle, but Robert Maclennan was quick to come off his line and block the angles before clearing the ball to safety.

For the rest of the quarter, both teams looked for control in midfield with the Aussies earning the first penalty corner of the game in the eight minute.

Early in the second quarter, Prashant Chauhan was called into action. Off a swift attack, Michael Francis’ shot was deflected by Sam McCulloch towards goal.

Chauhan was alive to the anger though, pulling off a reflex save to keep the scores level. India earned their first penalty corner of the game minutes later, but Gursahibjit dragged his attempt wide.

India had the lead through Lakra. The move was kicked off from a counter, Dilpreet Singh’ inch perfect pass unlocking the entire Aussie defence. The ball fell to Lakra in the circle, who had time to go around a charging Maclennan to score and give India the lead.

Right at the end of the quarter, Australia almost hit back, but Chauhan saved superbly to keep his team in the lead.

Off a penalty corner, India launched a counter and it was the Dilpreet-Lakra combination again that caused havoc in the Australian defence, the latter tapping one to double India’s tally. India went into half time leading 2-0.

Despite being two goals up, India didn’t take their foot off the pedal in the third quarter.

Shilanand Lakra, Sudeep Chirmako and Uttam Singh applied the pressure, forcing saves off Australia’s substitute goalkeeper Christian Starkie.

India will face Great Britain in their final round robin league-stage match on October 18.

The Hindu

GB suffer first Sultan of Johor Cup defeat to Malaysia


Matt Ramshaw 2019 Sultan of Johor Cup

Great Britain’s U21 men will need to wait to secure their place in the 2019 Sultan of Johor Cup final after being beaten by Malaysia.

The defending champions lost their 100% record in the tournament thanks to a goal from Muhibddin Moharam.

They side dominated much of the game but found it difficult to break down a Malaysian defence determined to make up for a heavy loss to New Zealand the day before.

The result means GB currently sit second in the group needing a point in their final game against India on Friday to ensure they are still in with a chance of retaining their title.

Having reached the final each time they have contested the tournament – winning in 2015 and 2018 and finishing as runners-up in 2014 and 2017 – Jon Bleby’s team knew a draw would see them reach Saturday’s final with a game to spare.

Chances came at a premium in the first half, with Andrew McConnell providing much of the attacking impetus early on, setting up Thomas Russell in the seventh minute before shooting himself moments later. However, both attempts were easily saved.

Ioan Wall then saw an effort deflected over the bar while Ollie Payne was called into action at his near post in the 21st minute to thwart Muhammad Hassan.

Both teams had to defend hard too, with GB receiving four green cards in seven minutes while Malaysia did well to keep out a number of corners in the second quarter.

Great Britain took control of the game after half-time but it wasn’t until the 42nd minute when they forced their next chance as Ramshaw’s shot whistled over the crossbar before another corner was charged down.

However it was the hosts who came closest to taking the lead as Shello Silverius raced into GB’s circle, only to be met by an onrushing James Mazarelo who put in a brilliant tackle to avert the danger.

Malaysia then won their first corner moments into the final quarter and immediately made it count as Muhibddin reacted quickest after the initial effort was blocked.

GB then pushed hard to find the equaliser but, despite Malaysia finishing the game with ten men, couldn’t find a way through.

They will meet India in the final group game at 09:10 on Friday 18 October, a game you can watch live here.

Malaysia 1 (1)
Muhibddin (46’, PC)

Great Britain 0 (0)

Starting XI: Mazarelo, Nurse, Oates, Griffiths, Ramshaw, West, Park (C), Wall, Mackenzie, Buckle, Rushmere
Subs: Payne, Stanley, Russell, Golden, Bhuhi, Williamson, McConnell

Great Britain Hockey media release

M'sian hockey squad beat Britain but it's too late

By Jugjet Singh


Malaysia’s Muhibuddin Moharam (left) celebrates with teammates after scoring against Great Britain, during the Sultan of Johor Cup at the Taman Daya Stadium in Johor Baru. -NSTP/Hairul Anuar Rahim

The Malaysian juniors woke up but it’s too late when they beat Britain 1-0 in the Sultan of Johor Cup at the Taman Daya Stadium yesterday.

They saw themselves playing the spoiler’s role by upstaging Britain when Muhibddin Moharam scored off a penalty corner attempt in the 46th minute. But it might not be enough to stop the champions.

Britain and India will play in the last pool match tomorrow, and with both teams having nine points, they look the best bet to play in a repeat final.

However, with India beating Australia 5-1 yesterday, and having a massive goal average, it looks like India have virtually qualified for the final.

As for Malaysia, they need to beat Japan tomorrow for seven points and a chance to play in the bronze playoff.

“We played well, especially in defence and took our chance in the penalty corner for this important win,” said Malaysia coach Nor Saiful Zaini.

“After the big defeat against New Zealand, the players knew they had to lift their game.

“Our main issue in this tournament is focusing when not in possession and keeping our composure in the semi circle.”

RESULTS: India 5 Australia 1, Malaysia 1 Britain 0, Japan 4 New Zealand 2.

TOMORROW: Britain v India (4pm), Malaysia v Japan (6pm), Australia v New Zealand (8.35pm).

*Matches at Taman Daya Stadium

New Straits Times

Japan come from behind to stun New Zealand in Johor



Japan has used a three-goal third quarter to come from behind too and defeat the New Zealand U21 side 4-2 in their second to last pool match at the Sultan of Johor Cup. New Zealand started the match strongly and constructed several opportunities, however, it was Japan who were clinical from the penalty corner where they scored three of their goals.

New Zealand were looking to back up their win against Malaysia from the previous evening with another great performance against a Japanese side who were riding high after beating India in their previous encounter.

New started the match positively when in the first minute of the match they earned a penalty corner after Japan didn’t retreat five. Benji Edwards was looking to continue his scoring streak having scored three goals in his previous match. Japan’s first runner ran a good line to force Edwards flick wide of the goal. As the first quarter progressed Japan was making a lot of strong tackles that was kickstarting some great counter attacks for their side. New Zealand was looking composed but were struggling to get around the Japanese defensive line.

New Zealand scored the opening goal of the match after Japan couldn’t control the rebound off a well-struck shot, Maks Wyndham-Smith put the loose ball into the goal. Japan struck instantly straight back with a powerful drag-flick that beat the New Zealand goalkeeper for pace. At the end of an exciting first quarter, the two sides were tied at one goal apiece.

Both sides had an early penalty corner in the second quarter, however, neither side could break the tie to get themselves back in front in the contest. New Zealand regained the lead after some great short passing down the left-hand side of the field, Charl Ulrich then received the ball near the spot in the attacking circle and flicked the shot past the Japan goalkeeper.

New Zealand was forced to absorb some significant pressure from the Japanese side, they were looking stoic on defence and cutting down the Japanese opportunities. At the end of two quarters, the kiwis were in front 2-1 and looking in a good position to get their second win.

Japan levelled the match at the start of the third quarter when a Keigo Tamura drag-flick beat the New Zealand goal-line defence. Moments later Japan scored their third goal off another drag-flick, this time the flicker went high into the goal. Japan had their fourth goal off a quick counterattack and a ripper reverse stick shot from Sota Ukai

Heading into the fourth and final quarter New Zealand found themselves trailing 4-2 and were in desperate need of some early goals. Japan were looking composed in the final quarter and kept the ball in New Zealand territory for long periods which was making it difficult for the kiwis to get themselves back into the match.

New Zealand 2 (Maks Wyndham-Smith 12 min, Charl Ulrich 19 min
Japan 4 (Keigo Tamura 12, 32 min, Riku Tamura 33 min, Sota Ukai 44 min)

Hockey New Zealand Media release

Schopman Names FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifier Traveling Roster



BHUBANESWAR, India – After weeks of preparation, including a friendly series against Canada, U.S. Women’s National Team Head Coach Janneke Schopman and coaching staff have named the 20-athlete traveling roster that will head to Bhubaneswar, India for the FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifier. Both No. 13 USA and No. 9 India have one more chance to qualify for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, and the decision on which team goes will be made November 1 and 2 at the Kalinga Stadium.

“These last weeks of preparation have shown us what we need to refine, what works well and what needs more attention,” said Schopman. “With the work we have put in, we as a staff feel that the selected group of athletes is ready to take on the challenge of qualifying for the Olympic Games against India.”

The named travel roster is very similar to the one that competed at the 2019 Pan American Games, with the addition of provisional athletes Alyssa Parker (Woodbine, Md.) and Kealsie Robles (Yorktown, Va.) along with Virginia Bramley (Elizabethtown, Pa.) and Taylor West (Princess Anne, Md.).

USWNT FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifier Traveling Roster:

Mary Beth Barham (Fairfax, Va.), Kelsey Bing (Houston, Texas), Virginia Bramley (Elizabethtown, Pa.), Anna Dessoye (Mountaintop, Pa.), Ali Froede (Burke, Va.), Linnea Gonzales (Bel Air, Md.), Danielle Grega (Kingston, Pa.), Ashley Hoffman (Mohnton, Pa.), Amanda Magadan (Randolph, N.J.), Alyssa Manley (Lititz, Pa.), Erin Matson (Chadds Ford, Pa.), Lauren Moyer (York, Pa.), Margaux Paolino (Villanova, Pa.), Alyssa Parker (Woodbine, Md.), Kelsey Robles (Yorktown, Va.), Kathleen Sharkey (Moosic, Pa.), Casey Umstead (Green Lane, Pa.), Caitlin Van Sickle (Wilmington, Del.), Taylor West (Princess Anne, Md.), Julia Young (Yorktown, Va.)

USWNT FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifier Schedule:

Friday, November 1            8:30 a.m. ET
Saturday, November 2        8:30 a.m. ET

*Eastern Time zone is +9.5 ahead of local time

To prepare for the FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifier, both sides competed in preparatory series. From September 24 to 27, USA hosted No. 15 Canada at Spooky Nook Sports in Lancaster, Pa. for a three-game series that included one unofficial sanctioned game and two sanctioned matches. In the unofficial game, Canada came out victorious 3-1. The first sanctioned contest was a reverse score of the previous meeting as USA won 3-1. The second official match went in favor of Canada, 4-1, to split the series.

Meanwhile, India traveled to Marlow, United Kingdom for a five-game series against No. 5 Great Britain, featuring two unofficial sanctioned games and three sanctioned matches, from September 27 to October 4. In the first meeting, India recorded a come-from-behind victory, 2-1, over the hosts. Game 2 saw Great Britain take an early lead and the Eves find the equalizer as the game ended in a 1-1 tie. The first official sanctioned match concluded in a scoreless draw, the second saw Great Britain come out the winners 3-1 and the final meeting saw India jump to a 2-0 lead but before Great Britain tallied them both back to finish at 2-2.

All FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers will be live streamed on fih.live and Bleacher Report Live in the United States.

USFHA media release

Round 4 preview



The Sultana Bran Hockey One League ramps up this weekend with an epic double round that will see 12 matches across three days in five cities.

Round 4 will be played tomorrow night (Friday 18 October) with matches in Brisbane, Adelaide and Melbourne, followed by the three Round 5 fixtures on Sunday to be held in Canberra, Sydney and Brisbane.

Here is what lies ahead for each of the seven Sultana Bran Hockey One clubs in the pivotal double round:

Adelaide Fire – Round 4 v Perth Thundersticks (h), Round 5 BYE

After being on the wrong side of the score line in both the Women’s and Men’s matches when they hosted Brisbane Blaze last Sunday, the Adelaide Fire are back at home on Friday night for the visit of the Perth Thundersticks.

Despite their first loss of the season, the Fire’s Women’s team remains on top of the ladder for now, but with a host of teams breathing down their neck and a bye in Round 5, securing maximum points against the Thundersticks will be invaluable.

At the attacking end of the field, Miki Spano has been in formidable form with five goals so far, while in defence the Fire missed the experience of Hockeyroos duo Karri McMahon and goalkeeper Ashlee Wells against the Blaze and will look again to Brooklyn Buchecker and Amy Hammond to fill the void.

Rooted at the foot of the table, Adelaide Fire’s Men’s team have shown glimpses in their three matches to date but have lacked a killer punch and have been punished for momentary lapses, albeit against more fancied teams that field current and former Kookaburras.

They face another big test on Friday night against a talented Perth Thundersticks team that has suffered two agonising losses. The Fire will continue to be without Lachlan Buskio who is at the Sultan of Johor Cup with the Burras (Australia’s U21 Men’s Team), while impressive goalkeeper Eddie Chittleborough is also unavailable, replacement Ben Hooppell needing to be at the top of his game to give his side a chance.

Brisbane Blaze – Round 4 v Tassie Tigers (h), Round 5 v Perth Thundersticks (h)

The Brisbane Blaze are at home for the first time this season following three successive away matches and both the Women’s and Men’s teams will be aiming to consolidate a spot in the top four as they host the Tassie Tigers on Friday night and Perth Thundersticks on Sunday.

Brisbane Blaze Women recorded their first win last weekend, toppling the previously undefeated Adelaide Fire. What made the all around team performance more impressive is that they did it without their Hockeyroos representatives. They are set to blood another debutant on Friday with Ashlyn McBurnie called up to face the Tigers.

The Blaze Women will fancy themselves to make it back-to-back wins against a Tassie Tigers team that has lost both of its matches, and a further win against Perth Thundersticks on Sunday would have them ideally placed for a finals berth.

On the men’s side, the Brisbane Blaze are three wins from as many starts and are only separated by top of the ladder NSW Pride on goal difference. Littered with quality including a number of current Kookaburras, it was Joel Rintala that stole the limelight with four superb drag flick goals against Adelaide Fire last time out.

The Tassie Tigers and Perth Thundersticks are sure to provide a stern test for the Blaze who will be attempting to stay on the coat tails of NSW Pride to make it a two horse race for top spot.

Canberra Chill – Round 4 v HC Melbourne (a), Round 5 v Tassie Tigers (h)

Both of Canberra Chill’s teams could lay claim to providing the most excitement so far this season and they face defining encounters this weekend, firstly away to HC Melbourne and then in their final home fixture against the Tassie Tigers.

The Chill’s Women’s team have been involved in two penalty shootouts already, edging past Brisbane Blaze but being on the wrong side of penalties against Perth Thundersticks last weekend.

Goalkeeper Sakiyo Asano and the Chill’s other Japanese imports have added some quality to the squad and they remain firmly in top four contention. If they can get through the next two matches with at least one win it augurs for a thrilling race to the finals.

Canberra Chill’s Men’s team had a morale boosting penalty shootout win against Perth last weekend and will go into their away match against HC Melbourne with the same siege mentality. But it will not be easy and with the Tassie Tigers coming to the nation’s capital on Sunday, the next two games could well decide their season.

Kookaburras goalkeeper Andrew Charter was in formidable form against Perth and with the Staines brothers, Ben and Jack, both hitting the score sheet, the Chill will need more of the same.

HC Melbourne – Round 4 v Canberra Chill (h), Round 5 v NSW Pride (a)

Victoria’s Sultana Bran Hockey One club is back at home on Friday night where they will come up against Canberra Chill, who sit one place below them in both the men’s and women’s competitions. This looms as a danger fixture as HC Melbourne’s teams try to shore up spots in the top four and is set to be a test of squad depth, particularly on the women’s side.

HC Melbourne Women will be without Hockeyroos trio Lily Brazel and Sophie Taylor as well as goalkeeper Rachael Lynch, whose shoes will be filled by Nikki Bosman.

With a huge game against an improving NSW Pride on Sunday, Head Coach Tim Strapp will want his charges to send a statement against the Chill on Friday night.

For HC Melbourne’s Men’s team, one win and one loss has them sitting mid table going into the weekend with an opportunity to impact the standings. They have decided to leave out captain and former Kookaburra Russell Ford for the match against Canberra Chill in order that he is cherry ripe to go against the high flying NSW Pride in a highly anticipated game on Sunday in Sydney.

Both Craig Marais and Oscar Wookey come into the team as HC Melbourne look to prove their title credentials this weekend.

NSW Pride – Round 4 BYE, Round 5 v HC Melbourne (h)

Both of NSW Pride’s teams will be ruing having the bye in Round 4 after coming off impressive wins, but at the same time they will be thankful only having to wait until Sunday to get back on the pitch.

Abby Wilson’s handful of goals was the big talking point out of the Pride Women’s 5-0 result against the Tassie Tigers but their ability to keep a clean sheet would have been just as pleasing for coach Katrina Powell.

The Pride showed some quality interlay in their win over the Tigers and they will need to produce more of the same at both ends of the field when HC Melbourne come to town on Sunday.

NSW Pride Men’s Coach Brent Livermore has named an unchanged line up for his side’s highly anticipated match against HC Melbourne on Sunday. With Kookaburra Blake Govers in a rich vein of goal scoring form having slotted all four goals in the win over the Tassie Tigers, there should be a big crowd at the Sydney Olympic Park Hockey Centre for the showdown against their southern rivals.

Perth Thundersticks – Round 4 v Adelaide Fire (a), Round 5 v Brisbane Blaze (a)

The Perth Thundersticks will be hoping a weekend on the road with two away matches will have a galvanising effect as they attempt to ignite their campaigns after a stuttering start.

Both Perth teams sit in sixth position on the ladder and will be desperate to put themselves in the finals mix when they take on Adelaide Fire in Round 4 and then Brisbane Blaze two days later in Queensland.

Goalkeeper Aleisha Power was the hero for the Thundersticks Women’s team as they recorded a penalty shootout victory over Canberra Chill in their last outing and the girls from the west will take confidence into their tough road double.

The Thundersticks Men’s team were left to rue a missed opportunity against Canberra Chill in the previous round when they let a late lead slip and were beaten in the shootout.

With the likes of Kookaburras Aran Zalewski, Trent Mitton, Tyler Lovell and Tom Wickham and Jake Harvie in their ranks, the Thundersticks boast a wealth of talent that belies their current ladder position. They will fancy their chances against bottom placed Adelaide Fire before a huge challenge on Sunday against a red hot Blaze.

Tassie Tigers – Round 4 v Brisbane Blaze (a), Round 5 v Canberra Chill (a)

Similarly to the Perth Thundersticks, the Tassie Tigers find themselves with two away matches to try and successfully navigate their way through, starting with a trip north against Brisbane Blaze.

An away trip may provide just the tonic for the Tassie Tigers Women’s team who are chasing their first points and first goal of the campaign. Led by talented captain Amelia Spence, the Tigers have yet to find their groove and they will need to discover it quickly if they are to make something of the season.

In their two performances so far, the Tassie Tigers Men’s team have shown that they are right in the mix despite being overpowered by a Blake Govers inspired NSW Pride in Sydney last Saturday.

Darwin born Kookaburra Jeremy Hayward returns to bolster the defence, while his Kookaburras team mate Jack Welch is in line to run out for the match against Canberra Chill on Sunday in what will be his first match since he was injured in the Pro League back in March.

The conclusion of Friday night’s matches will see the season pass the midway point, which is certain to reinforce to clubs vying to lock in a top four finals spot that they can ill afford to slip up on the run into the business end.

For ticketing details to every Sultana Bran Hockey One match click here, while all of the action will be broadcast LIVE and exclusive on Kayo.

Sultana Bran Hockey One 2019 Season – Round 4 Fixtures

Brisbane Blaze v Tassie Tigers

Friday 18 October 2019
State Hockey Centre (QLD)
Match Start: Women’s 6:00pm local (7:00pm AEDT), Men’s 7:30pm local (8:30pm AEDT)

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Brisbane Blaze Women’s team: 1.Savannah Fitzpatrick, 3.Layla Eleison, 4.Ashlea Fey (c), 6.Morgan Gallagher, 9.Jesse Reid, 10.Maddie James, 11.Ashlyn McBurnie, 12.Kendra Fitzpatrick, 14.Meg Pearce, 15.Hannah Astbury (GK), 20.Aleisha Neumann, 22.Britt Wilkinson, 23.Ruby Harris, 24.Claire Colwill

In: 1.Savannah Fitzpatrick, 10.Maddie James, 11.Ashlyn McBurnie (debutant)

Out: 8.Jordyn Holzberger, 19.Morgan Mathison, 25.Georgia Hillas

Tassie Tigers Women’s team: 1.Sarah McCambridge, 2.Amelia Spence, 4.Nicole Geeves, 5.Molly Haas, 9.Emily Donovan, 10.Laura Spandler, 12.Ashleigh Arthur, 13.Phillida Bridley, 15.Sophie Rockefeller, 16.Samantha Lawrence, 19.Esmee Broekhuizen, 20.Katerina Lacina, 21.Lauren Canning, 22.Ruby-Rose Haywood (GK)

In: 12.Ashleigh Arthur (promoted), 22.Ruby-Rose Haywood (GK)

Out: 3.Hannah Richardson, 8.Holly Bonde (GK) (omitted)

Brisbane Blaze Men’s team: 3.Corey Weyer, 4.Hugh Pembroke, 5.Scott Boyde, 7.Joel Rintala, 9.Jacob Anderson, 10.Robert Bell, 12.Jake Whetton, 15.Justin Douglas, 16.Tim Howard, 19.Blake Wotherspoon, 20.Matthew Swann (c), 23.Daniel Beale, 26.Dylan Wotherspoon, 32.Mitchell Nicholson (GK)

In: 15.Justin Douglas, 19.Blake Wotherspoon, 26.Dylan Wotherspoon

Out: 2.Shane Kenny, 13.Ethan White, 27.Jared Taylor

Tassie Tigers Men’s team: 2.Nicholas Leslie, 3.Kurt Budgeon, 4.Hayden Beltz, 6.Joshua Brooks, 11.Eddie Ockenden, 13.Joshua Beltz, 15.Kieron Arthur, 19.Tim Deavin, 20.James Bourke, 21.Ben Read, 22.Joshua Mardell, 23.Henry Chambers (GK), 29.Sam McCambridge, 32.Jeremy Hayward

In: 3.Kurt Budgeon, 23.Henry Chambers (GK) (debut), 32.Jeremy Hayward

Out: 10.Linden McCarthy (omitted), 18.Grant Woodcock (GK) (unavailable), 26.Oliver Smith (omitted)

Adelaide Fire v Perth Thundersticks

Friday 18 October 2019
State Hockey Centre (SA)
Match Start: Women’s 7:00pm local (7:30pm AEDT), Men’s 8:00pm local (8:30pm AEDT)

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Adelaide Fire Women’s team: 1.Linzi Appleyard, 3.Brooklyn Buchecker, 7.Emma De Broughe, 8.Holly Evans, 13.Sarah Harrison, 14.Amy Hunt, 15.Euleena Maclachlan, 19.Gabi Nance, 20.Hattie Shand, 21.Miki Spano, 22.Leah Welstead, 23.Gemma McCaw, 25.Kate Denning, 28.Amy Hammond (GK)

In: 14.Amy Hunt

Out: 12.Emily Grist

Perth Thundersticks Women’s team: 3.Candyce Peacock, 4.Jemma Buckley (c), 6.Jacqui Day, 9.Shanea Tonkin, 11.Rachel Frusher, 14.Roos Broek, 15.Caitlin Pascov, 16.Karri Somerville, 17.Annie Gibbs, 18.Renee Rockliff, 19.Aleisha Power (GK), 29.Agueda Moroni, 30.Chloe Pendlebury, Jolie Sertorio, Jade Vanderzwan

In: Jolie Sertorio, Jade Vanderzwan

Out: 1.Phillipa Morgan

Adelaide Fire Men’s team: 6.Angus Fry, 7.Scott Germein, 9.Fred Gray, 11.Cameron Joyce, 15.Andy Leat, 18.Al Oliver, 19.Glyn Tamlin, 20.Isaac Farmilo, 22.Chris Wells, 23.Cameron White, 24.Zendana Hirotaka, 25.Watenabe Kota, 26.Liam Alexander, 28.Ben Hooppell (GK)

In: 6.Angus Fry, 24.Zendana Hirotaka, 25.Watenabe Kota, 28.Ben Hooppell (GK)

Out: 13.Luke Larwood, 17.Ryan O’Shea, 21.Simon Wells, 29.Eddie Chittleborough (GK)

Perth Thundersticks Men’s team: 1.Brayden King, 3.Tim Geers, 4.Jake Harvie, 5.Frazer Gerrard, 7.Tyler Lovell (GK), 8.Coby Green, 10.Tom Wickham, 15.Will Byas, 17.Aran Zalewski, 19.Daniel Robertson, 23.Matthew Fisher, 25.Trent Mitton, 27.Marshall Roberts, Brandon Gibbs, Alec Rasmussen

In: Brandon Gibbs, Alec Rasmussen

Out: 14.Liam Flynn

HC Melbourne v Canberra Chill

Friday 18 October 2019
State Netball and Hockey Centre (VIC)
Match Start: Women’s 7:00pm local (7:00pm AEDT), Men’s 8:45pm local (8:45pm AEDT)

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HC Melbourne Women’s team: 3.Nicola Hammond, 5.Kristina Bates, 6.Claire Messent, 8.Olivia Colasurdo, 10.Laura Desmet, 12.Carly James, 14.Laura Barden, 21.Florine van Grimbergen, 22.Madi Ratcliffe, 23.Samantha Snow, 24.Anna Moore, 25.Hannah Gravenall, 30.Nikki Bosman (GK), 33.Amy Lawton

In: 8.Olivia Colasurdo, 22.Madi Ratcliffe, 24.Anna Moore, 30.Nikki Bosman (GK)

Out: 1.Sophie Taylor (international duty), 7.Kary Chau, 9.Lily Brazel (international duty), 27.Rachael Lynch (GK) (international duty)

Canberra Chill Women’s team: 4.Jess Smith, 7.Naomi Evans, 9.Sassie Economos, 10.Rebecca Lee, 11.Sophie Gaughan, 14.Emily Robson, 15.Yui Ishibashi, 16.Shihori Oikawa, 17.Beckie Middleton, 18.Olivia Martin, 19.Anna Flanagan, 25.Tina Taseska, 27.Meredith Bone, 31.Sakiyo Asano (GK)

In: 4.Jess Smith, 9.Sassie Economos

Out: 1.Mikayla Evans, 2.Lucy Balfour

HC Melbourne Men’s team: 1.Craig Marais, 2.Max Hendry, 3.Simon Borger, 5.Andrew Philpott, 7.Will Gilmour, 9.Nathan Ephraums, 13.Jayshaan Randhawa, 14.Jonathan Bretherton, 15.Josh Simmonds, 17.Kiran Arunasalam, 18.Johan Durst (GK), 21.Jake Sherren, 25.Aaron Kleinschmidt, 29.Oscar Wookey

In: 1.Craig Marais, 29.Oscar Wookey

Out: 10.Russell Ford, 23.Joel Carroll

Canberra Chill Men’s team: 2.Ben Staines, 4.James Day, 7.Kazuma Murata, 8.Daniel Conroy, 9.Jamie Hawke, 11.Garry Backhus, 12.Jake Staines, 13.Manabu Yamashita, 15.Josh Chivers, 17.Aaron Kershaw, 20.Lewis McLennan, 22.Jay MacDonald, 27.Kentaro Fukuda, 30.Andrew Charter (GK)

In: 15.Josh Chivers, 20.Lewis McLennan

Out: 10.Owen Chivers, 26.James Jewell

NSW Pride – BYE

Sultana Bran Hockey One 2019 Season – Round 5 Fixtures

Canberra Chill v Tassie Tigers

Sunday 20 October 2019
National Hockey Centre (ACT)
Match Start: Women’s 2:00pm local (2:00pm AEDT), Men’s 3:30pm local (3:30pm AEDT)

NSW Pride v HC Melbourne

Sunday 20 October 2019
Sydney Olympic Park Hockey Centre (NSW)
Match Start: Women’s 1:00pm local (1:30pm AEDT), Men’s 2:30pm local (2:30pm AEDT)

NSW Pride Women’s team: 1.Jocelyn Bartram (GK), 2.Sarah Johnston, 12.Mikaela Patterson, 16.Jessica Watterson, 19.Morgan Blamey, 20.Maddison Smith, 21.Alice Arnott, 22.Kate Jenner, 23.Abby Wilson, 27.Renae Robinson, 28.Casey Sablowski, 29.Courtney Schonell, 31.Emma Spinks, Grace Young

In: 1.Jocelyn Bartram (GK)

Out: 5.Jess Parr (GK)

NSW Pride Men’s team: 1.Lachlan Sharp, 2.Tom Craig, 5.Ash Thomas (GK), 6.Matthew Dawson, 8.Nathanael Stewart, 11.Hayden Dillon, 12.Kurt Lovett, 13.Blake Govers, 18.Tristan White, 19.Jack Hayes, 20.Ky Willott, 22.Flynn Ogilvie, 23.Ryan Proctor, 29.Timothy Brand

Brisbane Blaze v Perth Thundersticks

Sunday 20 October 2019
State Hockey Centre (QLD)
Match Start: Women’s 1:00pm local (2:00pm AEDT), Men’s 2:30pm local (3:30pm AEDT)

Adelaide Fire – BYE

Sultana Bran Hockey One League Media release

Lara and Barinas win the National Field Hockey Tournament

Venezuela

By Federación Venezolana de Hockey


Photo: Federación Venezolana de Hockey

Lara men’s team and the Barinas women's team won the National Field Hockey Championship played at the Aquilino Juárez Sports Center in Cabudare, Lara state.

The women’s tournament was won by Barinas against Lara in shootouts 3-2, while the men's host team (Lara) beat La Guaira 4-3, also on shootouts. The Yaracuy state was in third place in both genders.

“I congratulate everyone for being able to participate in this national tournament. I know how much effort each one makes to attend. Thank you to all the umpires, officials and FVH staff for carrying out this tournament. To the athletes, coaches and heads of the states, congratulations for not letting hockey die in Venezuela” said Zuleika Seijas, president of the Venezuelan Field Hockey Federation.

Anzoátegui, Aragua, Barinas, Guárico, Lara, La Guaira and Yaracuy, were the states that gave life to the tournament to promote its practice around the country.



Pan American Hockey Federation media release

No. 8 Field Hockey Clobbers Columbia 8–1

By Molly Milligan


Julianna Tornetta maneuvers past a Columbia defender. Photo Credit: Jack Graham / The Daily Princetonian

No. 8 field hockey (8–4 overall, 3–0 Ivy) put together a dominating performance to defeat Columbia (5–6, 1–2) by a score of 8–1 on Saturday afternoon at Bedford Field. The seven-goal win is the Tigers’ largest margin of victory since they defeated Brown last year 8–0.

The Tigers got the scoring going in the first quarter with sophomore fullback Claire Donovan knocking in her third goal of the season. Ali McCarthy scored in the first period too, on a long assist from first-year midfielder Sammy Popper. Columbia responded with a first-half goal of its own, leaving the score at 2–1 after the first 15 minutes.

Unwilling to give the Lions any chance at a victory, Princeton put on an offensive clinic in the second quarter. Clara Roth started things off with her eighth goal of the year and scored after she evaded a defender on the baseline. Shortly afterwards, Roth assisted Donovan, who increased the Tigers’ lead. Popper made the most of a Princeton corner late in the half, blasting a ball inserted by senior fullback Carlotta von Gierke past the Columbia goalie.

The strong offensive showing in the first half gave Princeton a 5–1 lead going into halftime, and Columbia wasn’t able to mount a comeback in the second half.

The Tigers put together plenty of opportunities in the third quarter, recording nine shots, but none of them found the back of the net. Princeton clearly fed off the energy of the crowd, who sat in the stands and stood ringing the field, as they continued to push on offense.

McCarthy added her second goal of the day in the fourth, redirecting a shot by sophomore striker Zoe Shephard. Senior striker Taylor Nolan added her first goal of the season on another Shephard assist. Popper put the finishing touches on the 8–1 victory for Princeton with her second goal of the game.

Princeton benefited throughout the game from a balanced offensive attack, with six different players scoring goals. Popper and Donovan led the way with two apiece.

The Tigers outshot the Lions 26–10 and came away with a dominant margin on corners, winning that battle 11–3.

With the win, Princeton remains undefeated in Ivy play. They are tied atop the standings with No. 14 Harvard (9–3, 3–0), with a showdown between the teams looming on Oct. 26 in Cambridge. Cornell and Penn are both one game back.

Princeton will be back in action Saturday as the team travels to Providence, R.I. to take on Brown (4–7, 1–2). The Bears suffered a 9–1 defeat at the hands of then-No.13 Harvard on Sunday. They were also beaten by Columbia 4–2 earlier this year, so, at least on paper, Princeton can expect to make light work of the Bears.

The Daily Princetonian