Field Hockey News: New Zealand NHL Results Rounds 5

Round 5

The only previously unbeaten side in the competition, Midlands Women, stumbled against Canterbury today, going down 2-1. Midlands looked out of sorts and Canterbury did well to make the most of their opportunities. Canterbury had a dream start to the game when Liz Perry broke away setting up Jane Maley across the face of the goal in the first minute. Anna Wetherall added a second nine minutes later. North Harbour picked up their game for an impressive 6-1 over Wellington. Stacey Michelsen was the standout for Harbour. Central also continued their winning way, beating Southern 3-0 in saturated conditions after a downpour, to move up to 12 points, behind Midlands and Harbour, (also with 12 points), on goal difference. Northland spoiled Auckland’s chances of staying in the running for medal contention, forcing a 2-2 draw. Sisters Charlotte and Sam Harrison both got on the scoreboard for their opposing teams (Northland and Auckland, respectively).

Land & Marine Aucklanders 2 v 2 Mark Comie Holden Northland HT 0-1 | 2009-09-23 12:00
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Central Mysticks 3 v 0 Southern Storm HT 2-0 | 2009-09-23 14:00
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Bayleys Midlands 1 v 2 Pica Print Canterbury Cats HT 2-1 | 2009-09-23 16:00
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Kooga North Harbour 6 v 1 Monteiths Wellington HT 1-0 | 2009-09-23 18:00
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Wellington Men were comfortable in the 5-0 win over Southern to maintain their one point lead at the top of the table, with 13 points. Matt L’Hullier continued his good goal scoring from adding two more, taking his total to six. North Harbour had a 3-1 win over Auckland to consolidate their position running into the business end of the tournament. The match was marred by a downpour which slowed up the first half in particular. Auckland, with just four points after five rounds, are looking at one of their worse finishes ever. Midlands and Canterbury battled out the late game of the day. The 2-0 win by Midlands put the defending champions in second place behind Wellington. Northland Men slotted up their second well deserved win, beating Central, who are yet to register points, 2-1.

Central Mavericks 1 v 2 ITM Northland HT 1-2 | 2009-09-23 13:00
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Land & Marine Aucklanders 1 v 3 Kooga North Harbour HT 1-0 | 2009-09-23 15:00
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BDO Spicers Wellington 5 v 0 The Southern Men HT 4-0 | 2009-09-23 17:00
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