Field Hockey EHC 2011 - Russia finishes in 7th place

28th August, GANT EHC in Mönchengladbach, Men: France – Russia 2:5 (2:2)

28.08.2011 - The spectators in the Warsteiner HockeyPark enjoyed a free-wheeling game full of goalmouth action in which Russia defeated France 5:2 (2:2). There was no great pressure on either team, as both had been relegated on Friday. The Eastern Europeans started more strongly and finished their first two attacks with attractive field goals (2:0).

The favoured French team didn’t seem unduly bothered about that, and before the break struck back with a converted penalty corner (2:1) and a jab (2:2). At the beginning of the second half, Russia was again the more alert team and went back into the lead thanks to a corner scoop from Nikolai Yankun (3:2) and a skilful combination resulting in a field goal from Pavel Golubev (4:2). Captain Platonov put the game away shortly afterwards with his second goal (5:2).

France then did their best to improve the situation with a valiant effort, but only managed to achieve two penalty corners, which both came to naught. This well- deserved victory for the Eastern Europeans meant that they finished the tournament in seventh place.

Goals:

0:1 Pavel Golubev (4)

0:2 Aleksandr Platonov (7)

1:2 Lucas Sevestre (PC, 10)

2:2 Jean-Baptiste Pauchet (16)

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2:3 Nikolai Yankun (PC, 37)

2:4 Pavel Golubev (42)

2:5 Aleksandr Platonov (45)

Penalty corners:

FRA 6 (1 goal) / 4 RUS (1 goal)

Umpires:

Geoff Conn / Nathan Stagno

Original Article: http://www.hockey.de/VVI-web/default.asp?lokal=DHB&innen=/VVI-web/EM/2011/Ergebnisdienst.asp&auswahl=1&spiel=17&version=EN

Ireland’s victory secures spot in the 2013 Championships

26. August, EHC in Mönchengladbach, Men: Ireland – Russia 8:2 (5:1)

26.08.2011 - The relegation match between Ireland and Russia was a one-sided match right from the beginning. Ireland, having already three league points in the pool C took the initiative right from the start and played fast and efficient hockey. They were rewarded three fast goals by Michael Watt, Michael Darling and Eugene Magee in the first 25 minutes of the match.

Russia played well, but had to concede two further goals by Tim Cockram and David Ames despite Platonov’s goal. Right after halftime, Ireland scored another goal, was 6:1 in the lead and took the speed out of the match a bit after this goal. This gave Russia a couple of nice possibilities and they scored from a counter attack after a penalty corner. John Jermyn scored twice with fantastic drag flicks in the 64th and 70th minute to end the match 8:2.

Goals:

1:0 Michael Watt (PC, 14.)

2:0 Michael Darling (21.)

3:0 Eugene Magee (KE, 24.)

4:0 Tim Cockram (32.)

5:0 David Ames (34.)

5:1 Aleksandr Platonov (35.)

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6:1 William McCabe (39.)

6:2 Pavel Plesetskiy (50.)

7:2 John Jermyn (PC, 64.)

8:2 John Jermyn (PC, 70.)

Penalty Corners:

IRL 8 (4 Tore) / RUS 0

Umpires:

Uyttenhove / Gentles

Original Article: http://www.hockey.de/VVI-web/default.asp?lokal=DHB&innen=/VVI-web/EM/2011/Ergebnisdienst.asp&auswahl=1&spiel=13&version=EN

Germany easily wins its third game

August 24th, GANT EHC in Moenchengladbach, Men: Germany – Russia 7:0 (3:0)

24.08.2011 - The German men easily won their third game at the Gant EuroHockey Championships in Moenchengladbach against Russia 7:0 (3:0). The goals for Germany were scored by Jan-Marco Montag (2), Moritz Fürste (2), Thilo Stralkowski, Christopher Wesley and Florian Fuchs. Germany is now qualified for the semi-finals with three victories and an impressive goal difference of 13:2. Also they booked their ticket to London 2012.

National coach Markus Weise was really exited about the performance of his team: „We are where we wanted to be after the preliminary round. We performed very well and did a great job so far. We are really looking forward to the upcoming challenges.”

Jan-Marco Montag scored twice from penalty corners in the second and sixth minute. Russia had no real chance to get dangerously near the German goal, kept by Tim Jessulat today. In the 32nd Minute Moritz Fürste converted another penalty corner making the score 3:0. After the break the German team kept playing aggressively and penetrated the Russian circle. After 48 minutes Florian Fuchs passed brilliantly to Thilo Stralkowski who marked the fourth goal.

Only 120 seconds later Christopher Wesley scored with a great backhandshot - 5:0. Youngster Florian Fuchs got the ball after 58 minutes and didn`t give the Russian keeper a chance. Three minutes later Moritz Fürste scored his second goal of the day. After the match he said: “Everyone in our team is really looking forward to the semi-final against England. These are the moments we are working for the whole year. I`m really excited to play a floodlit -game in a great atmosphere.“

Goals:

1:0 Jan-Marco Montag (PC, 2.)

2:0 Jan-Marco Montag (PC, 6.)

3:0 Moritz Fürste (PC, 32.)

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4:0 Thilo Stralkowski (48.)

5:0 Christopher Wesley (50.)

6:0 Florian Fuchs (58.)

7:0 Moritz Fürste (61.)

Penalty corners:

GER 9 (3 goals) / RUS 3 (-)

Green cards:

Moritz Fürste (Foul, 28.)

Umpire:

Knülle / Uyttenhove

Original Article: http://www.hockey.de/VVI-web/default.asp?lokal=DHB&innen=/VVI-web/EM/2011/Ergebnisdienst.asp&auswahl=1&spiel=10&version=EN

The Belgium dream continues

22nd August, GANT EHC, Mönchengladbach, Men: Belgium - Russia 7:1 (3:0)

22.08.2011 - In the second match in the group A, Belgium dominated the team from Russia and won commanding 7:1 (3:0). Especially, Jérome Dekeyser with three goals and Cédric Charlier with two goals performed very well.

Belgium had a good start. In the third minute, Jérome Dekeyser scored after a short corner. After this, the Belgium team was faster and smarter than their east european opponents. Inspite of a sharp angle, Simon Gougnard scored the second and youngster Tom Boon scored the third goal after a short corner. Hence, Belgium led 3:0 after the first half. After break, the Belgium team started like they ended the first half and the Russian team performed again below par.

In the 37th minute, Jérome Dekeyser scored again after a short corner. A few minutes later, the 27 years old player scored his third goal in the game. Surprisingly, Alexander Zhirkov scored with a powerful hit the Russian consolation goal in the 54th minute. Inspite of this, the Belgium offense performed well until the end of the match. Cédric Charlier scored the 6:1 from short distance and the final and deserved 7:1.

Goals:

1:0 Jérome Dekeyser (KE, 4.)

2:0 Simon Gougnard (13.)

3:0 Tom Boon (KE, 25.)

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4:0 Jérome Dekeyser (KE, 38.)

5:0 Jérome Dekeyser (KE, 45.)

5:1 Alexander Zhirkov (54.)

6:1 Cédric Charlier (57.)

7:1 Cédric Charlier (64.)

Short corners:

BEL 7 (3 Tore) / RUS 1 (-)

Green cards:

BEL - Cédric Charlier (61.) / RUS - Serbey Kostarev (59.)

Umpire:

Knülle / Conn

Original Article: http://www.hockey.de/VVI-web/default.asp?lokal=DHB&innen=/VVI-web/EM/2011/Ergebnisdienst.asp&auswahl=1&spiel=7&version=EN

Good start for the Olympic silver medal winner from 2008

GANT EuroHockey Championships Men: Spain - Russia 5:0 (2:0)

20.08.2011 - In the last game of the opening day of the GANT Eurohockey Championships tournament one of the favorites, Spain defeated Russia clearly with 5:0 (2:0).

The players of Coach Daniel Martin were superior from the start of the game and laid the foundation for success in the first half, as Pau Quemada with two converted penalty corners shot out to a 2-0 lead. The Spaniards had other great chances by Quemada, Santi Freixa and Alex Fabregas, but they forgave all negligent. After halftime did not change much in the game. Spain acted impressively and repeatedly benefited from the Russians lost balls, which were then used to fast counter attacks.

Again, a superior corner by Quemada and a deflection by Roc Oliva screwed up the result quickly to 4:0. After then, the Russians even created a good chance by Pavel Golubev, but his shot was saved by Spanish Keeper Cortes of Spain (49.). In the end Manel Terrace provided the final score for the 2008 Beijing Olympics Second when hi finished a magnificent solo with a backhand flick.

Goals:

1:0 Pau Quemada (15.)

2:0 Pau Quemada (28.)

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3:0 Pau Quemada (41.)

4:0 Roc Oliva (46.)

5:0 Manel Terraza (57.)

Corners:

ESP 6 (3 Tor) / RUS 1 (kein Tor)

Umpires:

Christian Blasch/Marc Knülle

Original Article: http://www.hockey.de/VVI-web/default.asp?lokal=DHB&innen=/VVI-web/EM/2011/Ergebnisdienst.asp&auswahl=1&spiel=2&version=EN

Pakistan win 2010 Qualifier Final

Russia 2 v 0 Italy HT 2-0 | 2009-11-08 11:05

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Poland 5 v 4 France HT 1-3 | 2009-11-08 13:35
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Pakistan 3 v 1 Japan HT 2-1 | 2009-11-08 16:05
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The FIH World Cup Qualifier in Lille, France, ended with the qualification of Pakistan for the Hero Honda FIH World Cup 2010 after a hard fought Final against Japan (3-1). Poland edged host France for 3rd place (5-4) and Russia finished 5th in front of Italy (2-0).

Japan edge out France to make Qualifier Final

Pakistan 2 v 3 Poland HT 1-0 | 2009-11-07 10:30
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Russia 2 v 2 Italy HT 0-2 | 2009-11-07 12:30
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France 2 v 3 Japan HT 1-2 | 2009-11-07 15:00
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Poland pulled off a shock win in the first game of the day in Lille's 2010 World Cup qualifier tournamrent. However this meant france and japan knew exactly what was required in the day's third game and japan edged the game 3-2 to make the final against preiously unbeaten pakistan.

Tomorrows games are

Russia v Italy 2009-11-08 11:05
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Poland v France 2009-11-08 13:35
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Pakistan v Japan 2009-11-08 16:05
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2010 Qualifier Pakistan smash Japan for Six

Today's results leave 3 sides contesting for the second spot in the final. Pakistan smashed 6 past nearest rivals Japan giving France and Poland hopes of a final spot. Poland however must meet unbeaten Pakistan leaving France and Japan to play each other in the last game of the day on Saturday. Both contenders will at least know what is required and form suggests that Japan will just need a draw to secure a rerun of today's game.

Poland 4 v 1 Italy HT 1-0 | 2009-11-05 11:30
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Japan 1 v 6 Pakistan HT 0-2 | 2009-11-05 13:30
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Russia 3 v 4 France HT 1-2 | 2009-11-05 15:30
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Day 3 Men's 2010 World Cup Qualifier

Pakistan and Japan took a further step towards the final of this event with a 3rd win in a row. They are now 5 points clear of france and Poland and look set to meet in the final even with 2 games to go.

Italy 0 v 3 Japan HT 0-1 | 2009-11-03 11:30
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Poland 2 v 1 Russia HT 2-0 | 2009-11-03 13:30
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France 2 v 4 Pakistan HT 1-2 | 2009-11-03 15:30
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