Field Hockey EHC 2011 - England wins Bronze with Golden Goal

28th August, GANT EHC in Mönchengladbach, Men: Belgium – England 1:2 GG (1:1, 0:1)

28.08.2011 - And the bronze medal goes to England! In a tense, technically first class ‘mini final’, the 2007 European champions needed a golden goal to defeat the surprisingly strong Belgians. The Belgians put up a good fight from the beginning, even if England was the more active and determined team in the opening stages of the game.

The reward for the then reigning European champions was the first penalty corner, which was safely put into the Belgian goal by defence boss Richard Mantell (7). The game developed into a very balanced game in front of the almost sold-out stands at the Warsteiner HockeyPark. Belgium also had a few worthy scenes in the English circle – including a penalty corner which was well parried by the English keeper James Fair – but until the break England managed to hold onto their slight lead.

The same picture continued in the second half, but the Belgian team still had something to offer. In the 44th minute Alexandre de Paeuw was successful with a chip, though this first had to be confirmed by the video umpire (1:1). Afterwards Belgium was the more dangerous team, but didn’t take advantage of their few good shooting chances. The English team also continued to threaten, but after 70 minutes the score still remained at 1:1 – extra time was needed.

Only four minutes into extra time the ball came out of the melee to James Tindall, and he almost playfully looped it into the goal with a backhand shot. The video umpire confirmed the goal and England and their fans could celebrate the bronze medal.

Goals:

0:1 Richard Mantell (PC, 7)

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1:1 Alexandre de Paeuw (44)

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1:2 James Tindall (GG, 74)

Penalty corners:

BEL 1 (no goal) / ENG 2 (1 goal)

Green cards:

Benjamin van Hove (47) / -

Umpires:

Francisco Vazquez Lopez / Christian Blasch

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Field Hockey EHC 2011 - Ireland reaches fifth place

28. Augst, GANT EHC, in Moenchengladbach: Spain - Ireland 2:3 (1:1)

28.08.2011 - On the last day of GANT EuroHockey Championships in Mönchengladbach, the Irish team sprang an upset. The team from Ireland defeated against the Olympic vice-champion Spain 2:3 (1:1) and celebrated the best ever result of an Irish team in European championships. Timothy Cockram scored two goals and became the man of the match.

In the first half, both teams played on the same level. It became an open game. During the first 30 minutes Spain started to control the match, and the Olympic vice-champion from Beijing scored the lead in the 24th minute (1:0). Pau Quemada converted a short corner with a strong hit in the left corner of the goal. In spite of this, the Irish team did not give up. The equalizer was scored by Eugene Magee. He converted a short corner in the 33rd minute (1:1).

After the break, the favorites from Spain started to control the match. Daniel Martin‘s team played well and had a lot of opportunities to score a goal, but they did not use these consequently. In the 42nd minute, Spanish captain Santi Freixa again converted a short corner and put Spain into the lead for the second time (2:1). Afterwards, Spain tried to maintain the lead, the Irish team tried to equalize.

In the 64th minute, Timothy Cockram converted another short corner with a strong unstoppable hit in the left corner and scored (2:2). Following this, the Spanish team began to run out of steam. One green card and one yellow card weakened the team from the iberian peninsula in the 67th minute. Ireland tried everything to benefit from these penalties. In the last minute of the game, Cockram was successful. He converted a short corner and scored his second goal in six minutes.

Ireland celebrates its best result in European championships. The Spanish team must try to forget this tournament and look forward to qualifying for the Olympics.

Goals:

1:0 Pau Quemada (PC, 25.)

1:1 Eugene Magee (PC, 32.)

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2:1 Santi Freixa (PC, 42.)

2:2 Timothy Cockram (PC, 64.)

2:3 Timothy Cockram (PC, 70.)

Penalty Corners:

ESP 5 (2 Tore) / IRL 6 (3)

Green Cards:

ESP David Algere (58.) / Miquel Delas (67.)

IRL Joseph Brennan (16.) / David Ames (22.) / Christopher Cargo (70.)

Yellow Cards:

ESP Eduard Tubau (67.)

Umpires:

Knülle / Van Eert

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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

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Field Hockey EHC 2011 - Germany beat England to meet the Netherlands in the Final

Germany beats England and gets into the final

26. August, GANT EHC in Moenchengladbach, Men: Germany – England 3:0 (1:0)

26.08.2011 - Germany won its semi-final against England 3:0 (1:0) and will challenge the Netherlands in the final on Sunday. Because of the horrendous rain the match was paused for over one hour 23 minutes before the end. Christopher Zeller, Oskar Deecke and Oliver Korn scored and shot Germany into the final.

In the first half the DHB-Team had more possession, but England had the more dangerous chances. Nevertheless Philipp Zeller got the ball after 15 minutes and flicked it in the goal. When play resumed for the final 23 minutes England got better, but Germany scored. In the 60th minute Oskar Deecke ripped a reverse high into the net and the DHB-team increased their lead.

After that Max Weinhold had to save two English penalty corners. Three minutes before the end Oliver Korn smashed the ball into the empty net after keeper Nick Brothers was beaten. In the last minutes Germany defended well and secured the victory.

Goals:

1:0 Philipp Zeller (15.)

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2:0 Oskar Deecke (60.)

3:0 Oliver Korn (67.)

Penalty corners:

GER 2 (-) / ENG 4 (-)

Umpires:

van Eert / Stagno

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Field Hockey EHC 2011 - Netherlands (men) beat Belgium to make the final!

26th August, GANT EHC in Mönchengladbach, Men: Belgium – Netherlands 2:4 (2:2)

26.08.2011 - The men from the Netherlands marched through to the final of the 2011 GANT EuroHockey Championships by beating the valiant Belgians 4:2 (2:2) on Friday evening. Corner specialist Taeke Taekema was once again the match winner with two goals for the Oranjes. Belgium had the better start in the semi-final and put pressure on the Dutch circle from the word go.

The favoured Dutch team needed time to find their form. In the seventh minute Billy Bakker didn’t get a full hit of the ball in the Belgian circle, so that there was hardly any danger of it getting past Belgian goalkeeper David von Rysselberghe. Belgium also had their chances: Simon Gougnard’s stroke was, however, not hard enough. In the fifteenth minute Holland’s Valentin Verga had the fastest reflexes when the Belgian goalie just let the ball drop – Netherlands in the lead.

But Belgium did not give up: once again fired on by the loud cheers of their numerous fans, they kept in the game. Florent von Aubel powered into the Dutch circle and scored the well-deserved equalizer with a terrific flat shot. Belgium now had control of the play. In a confused situation after a penalty corner Simon Gougnard stroked the ball over the line, but it wasn’t until after a long consultation with the video umpire that the goal was allowed to stand.

Holland’s corner specialist Taeke Taekema kept his team in the game with a converted corner shot into the right corner (32). Seconds before the half-time whistle, Bob Voogd had the Dutch lead on the tip of his stick, but his Argentinian backhand soared high over the Belgian goal, and so the score remained tied. At the beginning of the second half Holland was the dominant team. Taekema again used a penalty corner to put the Netherlands in the lead – this time with a flat shot into the left corner (40).

It wasn’t until his third set piece that Taekema’s luck run out. The Belgian defence was able to clear his shot from the line (45). Belgium now tried to get back in the game, but they could not create any action in the circle against the clever Dutch defence, whereas the Dutch countered dangerously again and again. De Voogd again reached the Belgian circle with a 20 metre solo, but mishit from an acute angle. Shortly afterwards Robbert Kempermann got through to the back line and shot the decisive 4:2 from a sharp angle (61).

Belgium then started to reapply the pressure but were not able to penetrate into the Dutch circle. The Netherlands protected their lead, and therefore their place in the final of the GANT EuroHockey European Championships, and even had a few excursions into the Belgian circle. But nothing came of them. One strong Belgian half was not after all sufficient to endanger the favourite’s victory.

Goals:

0:1 Valentin Verga (15)

1:1 Florent von Aubel (22)

2:1 Simon Gougnard (29)

2:2 Taeke Taekema (32, PC)

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2:3 Taeke Taekema (40, PC)

2:4 Robbert Kempermann (61)

Penalty corners:

BEL 1 (1 goal) / NED 4 (2 goals)

Green cards:

- / Seve van Ass (49)

Umpires:

Hamish Jamson / Christian Blasch

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Spain stays in Championships division, France demoted

Spain stays in Championships division, France demoted

26. August, GANT EHC in Mönchengladbach, Men: Spain – France 2:1 (1:1)

26.08.2011 - There was a lot less difference between the performances of Spain and France in the second duel of the relegation rounds. The Iberians, who before the tournament were still considered to be one of the favourites, had a hard fight against the determined French and at half time had to be satisfied with a 1:1 draw.

The second half, which was delayed by a break for rain, continued to be exciting despite the stronger looking Spaniards, as the French players always looked dangerous with their long balls. Towards the end, the 2008 Olympic silver medallists established themselves 2:1 thanks to a lovely backhand shot from Marc Salles. This result confirms that France and Russia are both relegated.

Goals:

1:0 Xavier Lleonart (19.)

1:1 Edi Tubau (23.)

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2:1 Marc Salles (62.)

Penalty Corners:

ESP 2 (-) / FRA 1 (-)

Umpires:

Conn / Heinz

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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

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