He scored three goals from three penalty corners at the start of the match, giving Germany victory. On the penultimate day of the mini-tournament in Santiago del Estero, Argentina, they defeated a young but energetic Belgian team 3-2. Die Danas defeated the Belgian Red Panthers 3-1 in the women’s match, even though Germany had more chances than the scoreline indicated.
The women’s mini-tournament held in Rourkela ended with the Netherlands extending their impressive winning record with a 3-1 victory over Australia. While Maria Verscholl celebrated her 200th international game, Ibi Jansen added three more to his league-leading tally.
The match between India and the United States, the other host country, ended in a penalty shootout after both teams reached the final whistle at 1-1, with the home team winning the extra point.
(Women) Australia 1 – 3 Netherlands
Maria Verschoor celebrates her 200th birthdayth Holland won the cap with a 3-1 win over Australia. Verscholl was active from the start, scoring a penalty stroke for Ibi Jansen to put his team ahead in the second minute.The Netherlands continued to control the first quarter, with Janssen adding a drag flick in the 13th.th and 14th Just a few minutes left to complete the hat trick. The rest of the first half was even more tense, with goalkeepers Jocelyn Bertram and Anne Veenendaal both having a lot of work to do.Stephanie Kershaw scored one point for Australia in 20 games.th He converted a penalty corner in the 1st minute, making it 3-1 at halftime.
A fast-paced and physical second half had chances for both teams. There was plenty of exciting action, but no further goals were scored.The Netherlands have now lost 12 games.th With consecutive wins this season, they extended their undefeated record to 45 games. Jansen moved further into the top of the scoring list with 15 goals. Australia will next play Belgium in the FIH Hockey Pro League in Antwerp on May 29, while the Netherlands will face Germany in Utrecht on June 22.
Ibi Jansen was awarded Player of the Match for this match. Reflecting on his team’s good performance in India, the Dutch representative said, “I’m really happy with the win. We played eight games so we’re going home feeling good, but there are a lot of things we need to improve on.”
(Women) USA 1 – 1 India (SO: 1 – 2)
Hosts India played out an exciting 1-1 draw with a resolute USA in a game that had ups and downs throughout. Both teams earned points for the draw, which was America’s first tournament this season, and India won the shootout 2-1 to earn a bonus point. The Americans took too long to get into their recent matches, but looked lively from pushbacks, and India struggled to take the initiative. In the end, Deepika gave Indians a narrow 1-0 lead at half-time with a stunning drag flick, but she missed three more chances.
The Americans continued to fight until the second half, with Ashley Cessa scoring the equalizer off a penalty corner in the 45th minute, setting the stage for an emotional finish. There were tense moments at both ends of the pitch, but neither team was able to get the winning points and the match ended in a draw. Savita was once again the hero for India, conceding four shots as her team won the shootout 2-1. Both teams will return to FIH Hockey Pro League action on May 22 in Antwerp, with India taking on Argentina and the USA taking on Belgium.
India’s Savita receives the Most Valuable Player Award “It became a shootout, so definitely our team tried hard until the last second…We knew we had to fight until the last second because America never gives up either, And our team did, and we were ready for a shootout. ”
(Men) Germany 3 – 2 Belgium
Germany national team coach Andre Henning said before the match that he wants his team to be more efficient in the circle so that it can produce results. Henning’s side made it 3-on-3 from the opening penalty corner, starting with a nifty slide to the left that allowed Justus Weigand to flick home. Germany controlled the game well, using multiple long aerials from defender Tom Grumbush to stretch the Belgian players. defense. In the second quarter, Grumbush and Weigand made powerful flicks to secure a 3-0 lead. The Red Panthers buckled but didn’t crumble, with Jeremy Wilbers finishing from the air at the back post to get Belgium on the board. Emmanuel Stockbrooks almost had a shot on goal for Belgium, but Alexander Stadler made a quick save.
Belgium earned a penalty corner near the end of the third after enduring shorthanded. Thomas Krol’s powerful flick was stopped on the line by the body of Niklas Bosserhoff, and Willems scored a penalty stroke goal to bring Belgium within a point and lead 3-2. The final quarter was very tense, with Germany’s Michel Struthov hitting the crossbar, but Belgium’s penalty corners in the second half were saved in quick succession by Alexander Stadler. Germany made a run towards the end, but Simon Vandenbroucke, who launched the onslaught, put up a great challenge and Germany finished the game 3-2.
This marks the end of the Red Panthers’ professional league play, and they will not play again until the end of May, when they will face Argentina, Ireland, and India.
German defender and goalscorer Tom Grumbush was named Player of the Match and said: “It was a touchy game, especially in the second half. We did very well in the first half and took advantage of our chances, but in the second half we couldn’t take our chances and in the end it was a very tough 3-2 win. .”
[Women]Germany 3 – 1 Belgium
Germany won 3-1 against Belgium, showing good possession and most of the attacks, but inconsistent circle efficiency. For most of the match, Germany’s chances were created by skipper Nike Lorenz, who was active all over the pitch. First her drag flick was denied by Tiphane Duquesne on the line, then her backhand was denied by Elena Sotogiu’s outstretched leg. Germany finally found a breakthrough when Lena Michel’s penalty corner shot was well saved by Sottogiu, but the rebound was well caught by Stein Kurz, and the explosion bounced off a Belgian defender, giving Germany a chance. led 1-0. Germany coach Valentin Altenburg was not satisfied with the lack of conversions in the first half, but his team discussions during the break must have paid off.
A few minutes into the third quarter, after some nifty passing play from Lorenz, Jette Freschutz hit a backhand shot to put Germany up 2-0. De Danas continued to apply pressure, creating multiple penalty corners, but Sottogiu, post player Duquesne, first runners, and even the crossbar continued to thwart the Germans.Belgian keeper Maite Vassells made his senior debut early in the fourth quarter, successfully navigating a wave of German shots and a penalty corner. The Red Panthers had a shot on goal with an angled shot from Felicia Teunissen, but Lisa Schneider looked sharp. Belgium’s efforts never faltered, with Pauline Leclef capitalizing on some great passing play to deny Schneider a shutout. Germany looked sloppy, but a tip from Sarah Strauss finally got them going, making it 3-1.
This marks the end of the Red Panthers’ professional league play, and the Red Panthers will not play again until the end of May, when they will play against Argentina, the United States, and India.
Player of the Game honor went to Germany’s Lisa Nolte His face said it all. The only comments I made were that the team’s performance in the first half was disappointing and that the first five minutes of the second half were good.
top scorer’s armband
To celebrate talented goalscorers throughout the season, FIH has introduced the Top Scorer Armband. It is worn as a visual mark for the fans and by the leading goalscorers in the men’s and women’s competitions this season. So that the players can wear them with pride at every game.
Current leading scorer:
Women – Ibi Jansen (NED) (15 goals)
Men – Zip Jansen (NED) (7 goals)
To check the current standings of the FIH Hockey Pro League: click here.
FIH Pro League – February 18, 2024
Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium, Lurkula (IND)
Result: Game 30 (win)
Australia 1 – 3 Netherlands
Best Player: Ibi Jansen (NED)
Referees: Martin Madden (SCO), David Tomlinson (NZL), Christy Robertson (AUS-subs), Gareth Greenfield (NZL-video)
Result: Game 31 (win)
America 1 – 1 India (SO: 1 – 2)
Best Player: Savita (IND)
Referees: Aleisha Newman (Australia), Junko Agatsuma (Japan), Gareth Greenfield (NZL-Reserves), Christy Robertson (Australia-Video)
Santiao del Estero, Argentina (ARG)
Result: Game 21 (M)
Germany 3 – 2 Belgium
Best Player: Thomas Grumbush (GER)
Referees: Benjamin Peters (USA), Irene Plesenki (ARG), Maggie Giddens (USA-Reserve), Sean Rapaport (RSA-Video)
Result: Game 29 (win)
Germany 3 – 1 Belgium
Best player: Lisa Nolte (GER)
Referees: Tyler Klenk (CAN), Victoria Pazos (PAR), Sean Rapaport (RSA Reserve), Maggie Giddens (USA-Video)