Argentina : CAH (Confederación Argentina de HOCKEY) | FIH World Rank – 10 (M) / 2 (W)
Argentina win 4 Nations in Tauranga, Beat New Zealand in Final and USA beat Korea to Grab 3rd Place
Argentina defeated Black Sticks 5-1 in the final of the Four Nations tournament at Blake Park in Tauranga tonight, while USA overcame Korea 1-0 to grab 3rd place. Argentina were in fine form today scoring four goals in the first half and at times leaving New Zealand scrambling in defence. “They were just quicker than us everywhere on the field tonight, they were much more dominant in the first half. At 4-1 I thought maybe we were in for a chance of a comeback, but when they got the fifth goal it was just too much of a lead,” says Hager. … Continue reading
Black Sticks to play Argentina in Four Nations final
In abysmal conditions at Blake Park in Tauranga– and after the game being suspended and rescheduled – the Black Sticks Women have pulled off a 5-1 win against Korea to make tomorrow’s Four Nations final. “It is pleasing to have made both Four Nations finals, but we need to go out tomorrow and put in our best performance. We have to learn to be consistent when it comes to winning the big games,” says assistant coach Greg Nicol. “Tomorrow is another opportunity to play a top side in a crucial game. We can’t be on the back foot against Argentina, … Continue reading
Black Sticks take 1-0 win against USA, Argentina Beat Korea in 4 Nations Hockey Tournament
The Black Sticks Women have held on to take a 1-0 win against the USA, after an early goal from Michaela Curtis got the Kiwis ahead in their second game of the Four Nations tournament in Hamilton tonight. Head coach Mark Hager admitted his side was lucky to come away with a win and says they will have to turn it up a notch when they take on Korea on Saturday if they want to confirm their spot in the final. “We got lots of opportunities tonight but weren’t clinical and that is disappointing, we just aren’t playing as well … Continue reading
Black Sticks Scores a Last Minute Goal to Hold Las Leonas for Draw in 4 Nations Hockey Tournament
17th April 2013: The Black Sticks have had a last minute comeback to claim a 2-2 draw against Argentina at the Four Nations Tournament in Hamilton tonight. On a wintery night at the Gallagher Hockey Centre, the Black Sticks worked hard to turn a 2-0 deficit into a draw thanks to goals from Stacey Michelsen and a field goal in the 70th minute from Charlotte Harrison. “It was a good comeback, our players have taken steps forward in that regard. They know how to work hard, hold on and not give up and that is really pleasing. Previously, we have … Continue reading
Black Sticks Women Beat Korea to Win 4 Nations Hockey Tournament in Whangarei
The Black Sticks Women have finished the first Four Nations in emphatic style after defeating Korea 3-0 in the final at the ITM Hockey Centre in Whangarei today. The Kiwis certainly saved their best performance at the tournament for last, putting on a clinic on both attack and defence. It was a fast start from both sides but New Zealand took control late in the first half and scored two goals in quick succession thanks to Sian Fremaux and Katie Glynn to go into halftime up 2-0. The momentum stayed with the Black Sticks in the second half with Fremaux … Continue reading
Black Sticks Women’s Hockey Team Set Up Final Against Korea in Whangarei 4 Nations
The Black Sticks will meet Korea in tomorrow’s Four Nations final after soundly defeating USA 5-0 at the ITM Hockey Centre in Whangarei today. After a first half dominated by defence on both sides of the ball, New Zealand took total control in the second period and poured on four well-worked goals. Sian Fremaux was the sole scorer in the first half before Anita Punt, Krystal Forgesson, Kayla Sharland and Petrea Webster added their names to the scoresheet. The victory was extra satisfying for 21-year-old Sam Charlton, who captained the side in her 50th international test for New Zealand.