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Argentina 2 from 2 in BDO Championship

At the BDO Champions Challenge in Salta, Argentina i are now the only team with two wins after a decisive 3-1 wint over Pakistan.. India, New Zealand and South Africa all won their games on the same score of 4-1.

Pool A

India 4 v 1 China HT 2-0 | 2009-12-08 12:05
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Belgium 1 v 4 New Zealand HT 1-1 | 2009-12-08 14:05
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Pool B

Canada 1 v 4 South Africa HT 0-1 | 2009-12-08 16:05
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Argentina 3 v 1 Pakistan HT 2-0 | 2009-12-08 18:05
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On day two of the Champions Challenge in Salta Argentina, New Zealand was up against first day winners Belgium. Missing a number of their first choice players who returned home after the recent World Cup qualifier, the Belgium squad contained a number of very young players, but they also knew that a victory would see them through to the semi final, so the scene was set for a close encounter.

New Zealand dominated from the start and gained an early opportunity with a penalty corner after only three minutes, but the flick was easily saved. The Belgium defense was regularly being breached by New Zealand but the final combination of passes were missing their target, allowing Belgium the opportunity to counter attack. New Zealand were finally able to break the deadlock when from their fourth penalty corner, a Richard Petherick flick struck the defender on the line and the resulting stroke was converted by Dean Couzins.

Belgium continued to counter attack whenever possible, and they drew level just before the break when they entered the circle near the base line on the left. New Zealand made several unsuccessful attempts to clear the ball, only to see it finally fall to an attacking playing in front of goal. It was an untidy scrappy goal, but never the less, a goal.

Half time 1 - 1.

In the second half New Zealand continued to make all the running, but despite the good build up play, very few shots at goal from the field were achieved. Twelve minutes into the half another penalty corner resulted in a second stroke when Andy Hayward struck the defender on the line, this time the stroke was converted by Ryan Archibald.

Belgium had a great chance to draw level again with only eight minutes remaining, their player trapped the ball mid circle only to have an “air shot” when trying to finish a good move.

New Zealand finally made the game safe when Simon Child fired a shot high into the net a minute later, and this was complemented by the goal of the match two minutes later when New Zealand strung a series of passes together including a number of one- touch passes in the circle, to leave Hugo Inglis with an easy finish at the left post.

Statistically New Zealand probably deserved the result they achieved as the penalty corner count was 9 - 0 in their favour, however they would be disappointed that it took 63 minutes to finally eliminate Belgium.

New Zealand now have a rest day before meeting China on Thursday at 14.05. (5.05am Friday NZ time)

BDO Challenge Day 1 Results

Pool A

Belgium 4 v 3 China 2009-12-06 14:05
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New Zealand 2 v 2 India 2009-12-06 16:05
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Pool B

Pakistan 2 v 1 Canada HT 2-0 | 2009-12-06 12:05
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Argentina 6 v 2 South Africa HT 4-1 | 2009-12-06 18:05
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Argentina took full advantage of home turf with an easy victory while in the same group Canada came back from 2-0 down at half time but could not find the late equaliser. Belgium just got the better of China in a 7 goal thriller, and New Zealand also came from behind at half time but thes did manage to tie the game with India.

Scotland delighted with bronze in NZ

Scotland provided the shock of the BDO World Cup qualifier at Invercargill this weekend when they held China to a 2-2 draw in normal time, then whipped them 5-3 in the resulting penalty shoot-out, to claim third place and the bronze medal.

In confident style the Scots elected to go first in the shoot-out and Mark Ralph (Glynhill Hotel Kelburne), Stephen Dick (Inverleith) with a slight miscue, Vishal Marwaha (Western Wildccats), Michael Christie (Glynhill Hotel Kelburne) and finally Ross Stott (Glynhill Hotel Kelburne) all scored while keeper Allan Dick (Surbiton) easily saved the third effort of the Chinese. Stott`s winning strike sparked off a spontaneous pitch invasion by the entire Scottish squad which ended in a giant huddle in the middle of the pitch.

It was also a personal triumph for interim coach Russell Garcia, he took a bunch of raw youngsters to a major world event, they were seeded to finish fifth and they came away with a bronze medal. Is this the opening of the Garcia renaissance for Scottish Hockey?

In heavy wind and rain, perhaps conditions more suited to the Scots, Garcia`s charges never allowed the Chinese to settle into any sort of rhythm. Midway through the half Christie and Dick opened up the Chinese defence and the Inverleith striker finished off the move with a first time shot for his fourth goal of the tournament.

But within two minutes the Asians were back level when Yixian Liu tucked in a rebound after keeper Allan Dick had saved the initial effort.

The Scots were undaunted and regained the lead four minutes later when Dick intercepted a Chinese pass, he released the ball to Kenny Bain (Glynhill Hotel Kelburne) who volleyed the ball past the keeper.

Back came the Chinese and Fenghui Lu deflected the ball high into the net after a penalty corner variation. Dick then became the busier keeper as the Asians pressed for the winner but at the other end Bain was unlucky not to score with a neat deflection, then a Mark Ralph drag flick was saved at a set piece. Ralph had a final chance to win the game in normal time but his last minute penalty corner was again foiled by the Chinese defence.

Extra time came and went with no further goals although Christie and Bain did have chances to settle the issue, but the Scots went on to do so in the following penalty shoot-out.

Scottish Hockey Performance Manager Callum McLeod said: “It was a fantastic result to finish ahead of China who are ranked eleven places above us. Although this was an excellent team achievement, Ross Stott was consistently excellent throughout the tournament and it was fitting that he should score the final penalty to win the bronze medal.”

The Scottish management can now look forward to the publication of the new international rankings to see how far the side have moved up from the present 24th place and third spot in such a prestigious world event must surely provide the coach with a perfect springboard for the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi next year..

New Zealand win 2010 World Cup Qualifier

New Zealand 2 v 1 Malaysia HT 0-1 | 2009-11-15 15:05
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The Black Sticks Men capped off a fantastic weekend for New Zealand sport becoming the second team in two days to qualify for a World Cup.

New Zealand came from behind to beat Malaysia 2-1 today in freezing Invercargill conditions, in the final of the BDO World Cup Qualifier.

The Black Sticks were down 1-0 with 23 minutes to play and looked well and truly shaken by the gutsy Malaysians, who had scored from a penalty corner in the 18th minute.

The Malaysians defended very well, particularly at the top of the circle, dispossessing the New Zealand strike force which had run rampant up until the final scoring 28 goals in five games.

Break through player Andy Hayward, scored both of the New Zealand goals, from penalty corner drag flicks in the 57th and 60th minute.

Black Sticks Men’s Coach Shane McLeod said after the match his feeling was mainly one of relief: “A final is tough when there is such a prize at stake,” he said. “I don’t think we played overly well. We haven’t been challenged through the tournament and Malaysia could taste they had an opportunity.”

McLeod played tribute to Hayward’s efforts: “We have put a lot of work into Andy and I am so pleased for him. When you flick well often your hockey goes the same way.”

The World Cup will be held in New Delhi, India, next Febuary.

Austria 3 v 2 Wales HT 0-2 | 2009-11-15 10:35
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Scotland 2 v 2 China HT 1-1 | Flicks 5-3 | 2009-11-15 12:35
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Scorers

New Zealand 2 (Andy Hayward 2) Malaysia 1 (Razie Abd Rahim) H:T 1-0 Malaysia

Scotland 5 (Stephen Dick, Kenneth Bain) China 3 (Yixian Liu, Fengui Lu) (penalty strokes extra time, after score tied 2-2 full time. )

Austria 3 (Georg Jelinek 2, Michael Korper) Wales 2 (Benjamin Croxall, Matthew Ruxton) H:T 2-0 Wales

Final placings

1st New Zealand

2nd Malaysia

3rd Scotland

4th China

5th : Austria

6th : Wales

New Zealand walk into World Cup 2010 Qualifier Final

Malaysia 3 v 2 Scotland HT 3-0 | 2009-11-12 14:00
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Austria 2 v 0 Wales HT 1-0 | 2009-11-12 16:00
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China 1 v 6 New Zealand HT 0-3 | 2009-11-12 18:00
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The Black Sticks are through to the final of the BDO Men’s World Cup Qualifier in Invercargill, with a game in hand, after downing China 6-1 tonight.

With 12 points from four victories, New Zealand will meet either China (nine points after today) or Malaysia who now have seven points after beating Scotland.

New Zealand ran rampant over the Chinese and were three goals up by half time.

Andy Hayward scored the first two from drag flicks, taking his conversion rate to five from eight attempts. Phil Burrows scored the third on the right post, converting a beautiful drive from the far left from Ryan Archibald.

In the second half, some good work in the circle by Nick Wilson set up Simon Child for his first goal after 11 minutes. Child fired home a well struck shot from the top of the circle for his second six minutes later and Hayden Shaw drove in a furiously paced drag flick in the 56th minute to take the final tally to six. China scored a consolation goal from a penalty corner with a minute to play, through Dong Yang.

Black Sticks Coach Shane McLeod said after the game he was pleased his side had earned the right not to have to fight for the second place in the final.

“We will have to be careful not to lose our momentum and will make sure we set a good platform for the final,” he said. “We have taken our opportunities well. It is difficult for teams to handle when you have more than one key player. We have a good spread of dangerous players which has worked for us.”

Malaysia just saw off a strong second half performance by Scotland to take out the match 3-2. The Malaysians allowed the Scottish to climb into the game in the second half by turning over too much possession. The Scottish scored twice, but were unable to find the equaliser. The win kept Malaysia in hunt for the final. Austria notched up their first win, beating Wales 2-0.

Scorers

Malaysia 3 (Faizal Saari 2, Amin Rahim) Scotland (Stephen Dick, Kenneth Bain) 2 H:T 3-0.
Austria 2 (Michael Korper, Benjamin Stanzl) Wales 0 H:T 1-0
New Zealand 6 (Andy Hayward 2, Simon Child 2, Hayden Shaw, Phil Burrows) China 1 (Dong Yang) H:T 3-0

NZ and China win again in 2010 World Cup Qualifier

China and New Zealand won their 3rd game in a row and dominate this 2nd 2010 World Cup Qualifier. Only malaysia can catch the pair but they must win their last two games while the other two must lose both theirs.

Austria 2 v 3 Scotland HT 1-0 | 2009-11-10 14:00
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Wales 1 v 2 China HT 0-0 | 2009-11-10 16:00
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New Zealand 4 v 2 Malaysia HT 2-1 | 2009-11-10 18:00
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The Black Sticks confirmed their tournament favouritism today in Invercargill at the BDO Men’s World Cup Qualifier, responding well to a stiff challenge from Malaysia to win 4- 2.

New Zealand leads the points table with three wins from three matches, on equal points with China, but well ahead on goal difference.

Black Sticks Coach Shane McLeod was pleased with how his side responded to the increased pressure when Malaysia equalised 2-2 in the 44th minute of the game.

“For a short time it did feel like we might not have both hands on it, so I was pleased with how we responded and showed we really want it. Malaysia are a tenacious team,” he said.

New Zealand opened the match by continuing their solid penalty corner record, with Ryan Archibald getting a touch on an Andy Hayward drag flick in the sixth minute.

Simon Child put a beautiful long ball into the circle for Phil Burrows to deflect home from very little space four minutes later.

Malaysia responded with a corner conversion of their own when Amin Rahim swept a ball to Azlan Misron on the left post five minutes before half time for NZ to go into the break 2-1 up.

In the second half Faizal Saari equalised from the field to set the Malaysians alight in the 44th minute.

The Black Sticks moved back into the lead in the 52nd minute when Hayden Shaw, playing his first game of the tournament, converted a penalty corner. In the 62nd minute Burrows returned the favour to Child who earlier sent him up for Burrows’ first goal, by putting a beautiful ball through for Child to slide on to and score.

McLeod said the side’s next match against China would be a good gauge of where the Chinese are really at. He was surprised they had not put away the Europeans teams more easily.

Scotland recorded their first win in a thrilling comeback against Austria. Down 2-1 with 11 minutes to play, Scotland rallied with a field goal to Kenneth Bain in the 61st minute to equalise followed by a penalty corner conversion from the stick of Mark Ralph with four minutes from the final whistle.

A sensational 57th minute goal by Yubo Na sealed China’s third straight win, over Wales today. Na created space for himself with a deft move and nailed a solid forehand shot from the top of the circle.

Scorers

New Zealand (Ryan Archibald, Phil Burrows, Hayden Shaw, Simon Child) Malaysia (2 (Faizal Saari, Azlan Misron) H:T 2-1 NZ.
China 2 (Yixian Liu, Yubo Na) Wales 1 (Andrew Cornick) H:T 0-0
Scotland 3 Ross Stott, Mark Ralph, Kenneth Bain Austria 2 Peter Proksch, Michael Korper H:T 1-0 Austria.