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Junior Black Sticks Women Beaten By Korea U-21 Hockey Team at Papatoetoe
The Junior Black Sticks Women (Under-21s) are resolute after being beaten 4-2 by the Korea U21 Women at Papatoetoe Sports Centre this afternoon. After a level first half with one goal to each side, the Koreans edged away after the break and scored another three times to create a significant buffer. Southern’s Phillipa Symes scored the home side’s opening goal with Erin Goad finding the back of the net with just minutes remaining in the match.
Black Stick Men Pipped by Korea in Final Test at Papatoetoe
The Black Sticks Men battled hard but were defeated 2-1 by Korea in the sixth and final test of the series in a wet weather clash at Papatoetoe Sports Centre tonight. After trailing 1-0 at halftime, the Kiwis drew level through a stunning Stephen Jenness goal but surrendered the lead again soon after and could not equalise. The Blacks Sticks looked impressive for much of the game and played with solid structure defensively, however it didn’t translate into goals at the other end. Head coach Colin Batch said there were areas of his side’s game that were pleasing but it … Continue reading
A fast and furious Hockey game results in a 1-0 loss for Black Sticks against Korea
The Black Sticks Men have lost 1-0 against Korea at Papatoetoe Sports Centre tonight in a game full of speed and skill that was arguably their best game of hockey so far in the six-test series. “It was a good performance from us tonight and although it was frustrating to concede a goal early on, we were disciplined and played a good game of hockey. It is really pleasing that we are improving with every match, we just need to work on finishing off the opportunities that we create so we can get the goals on the scoreboard,” says head … Continue reading
Junior Black Sticks Women Beat Korea Under-21 Hockey Team
The Junior Black Sticks Women (Under-21’s) have put on another strong display today winning 4-3 against Korea’s Under-21 side at Auckland Grammar Hockey Turf. Coach Chris Leslie was pleased with today’s performance and says this series goes a long way in preparing players for the Junior World Cup in Germany in July. “It was a step up from the first match [yesterday] and we certainly played with more intensity. We moved the ball on well and stretched the opposition on a number of occasions which was pleasing,” says Leslie.
Black Sticks Men lose to Korea in 4th Test by 2-1 despite an improved performance at Pukekohe
Korea have beaten the Black Sticks Men 2-1 in the fourth test at Pukekohe this afternoon despite an improved attacking effort from the Kiwis. The Black Sticks worked hard in the second half to equalise, at times putting pressure on the Koreans, pushing forward and attacking with confidence. But the Koreans were clinical in their defensive effort, consistently turning over the ball in the circle and taking possession. “Today’s performance was much better, we created more opportunities than in any other game so far – we created five or six very good chances. Even though it isn’t reflected on the … Continue reading
Korea beat Black Sticks Men 2-0 at Pukekohe
The Black Sticks Men have lost 2-0 to Korea at Counties Manukau Hockey in Pukekohe this afternoon, breaking the series deadlock in the third game of the six-test series. Korea were the more dominant side throughout the 70 minutes and found the net twice in the second half, despite a spirited defensive effort from the Kiwis. “We are finding out a lot about our players during this series, we have a number of younger less experienced players and it is good to see exactly what level they are at ahead of World League 3 next month,” says head coach Colin … Continue reading