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Aussies go down in final Tri Series match

 

Aussies go down in final Tri Series match

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Aussies go down in final Tri Series match
Aussies suffered their second defeat to world number one, the Netherlands, after going down 4-1 in their final match of the International Tri-Series

HOCKEY: The world number three Hockeyroos suffered their second defeat to world number one, the Netherlands, after going down 4-1 in their final match of the International Tri-Series.

Looking to redeem themselves after a previous 2-0 defeat to the Netherlands earlier in the week, the Hockeyroos’ defence managed to hold out their world class strikers during the first 15 minutes of play.

It was at the 21st minute mark that the Dutch created themselves a valuable opportunity. Awarded a penalty corner, captain Maartje Paumen successfully hit target, a powerful shot that Australian goalkeeper Rachael Lynch couldn’t deny.

Australian forward Emily Smith’s on-target field goal in the 47th minute deadlocked the result 1-1, giving the Hockeyroos a chance to be on par with the Olympic and world champions, however, the result was quickly broken when Naomi Van As found the back of the net following one minute later.

Five minutes before the final siren, the Netherlands continued to push out the lead. Kelly Jonker and Naomi Van As’ strikes, two minutes apart, awarded the Netherlands a hard-fought 4-1 victory.

Hockeyroos Head Coach Adam Commens was pleased with the improvement his side showed over the four match series.

“I’m pleased with our progress as a group throughout the tournament. We have been able to use our whole squad over the past four matches, learning more about our players which ultimately allows us to take a step forward towards Rio. You win a gold medal by improving your team bit-by-bit over the next eight months, and then by producing the best team at the right moment, this is what we're trying to achieve.”

This series was the Hockeyroos’ first competitive meeting for 2016, which presented a valuable opportunity to trial a combination of experience and youth in the squad ahead of a busy 2016 international calendar, Commens added, “These matches play a crucial role in our preparation to Rio. We have a number of upcoming series and tournaments which help us make improvements on our weaker areas as well as learn more about our opposition. These types of games are integral to the improvement of our group over the course of 2016.”

The Hockeyroos will now look towards the Great Britain Series in Bunbury and Perth next month, where they will meet world number six Great Britain across six competitive matches. The Hockeyroos will depart Singapore on Monday 25 February and are expected to arrive into Perth later that afternoon.

Tickets are now on sale for the Great Britain Series via Ticketmaster Australia.

 

Fixtures & Results
Monday 18 January, 10pm AEDT - Hockeyroos 1-1 Germany
Tuesday 19 January, 10pm AEDT - Netherlands 0-0 Germany
Wednesday 20 January, 10pm AEDT - Hockeyroos 0-2 Netherlands
Thursday 21 January, 10pm AEDT - Hockeyroos 3-1 Germany
Friday 22 January, 10pm AEDT - Netherlands 0-3 Germany
Saturday 23 January, 10pm AEDT - Hockeyroos 1-4 Netherlands                                          

 

Hockeyroos' squad v Netherlands
Started
Edwina Bone (Evatt, ACT) 92/2
Jane Claxton (Adelaide, SA) 81/9
Anna Flanagan (Canberra, ACT) 156/34
Jodie Kenny (Wamuran, QLD) 157/93
Rachael Lynch (Melbourne, VIC) 140/0
Georgina Morgan (Armidale, NSW) 25/4
Gabrielle Nance (Kingscliff, NSW) [SASI athlete] 19/1
Georgie Parker (Berri, SA) 86/26
Casey Sablowski (South Coast, NSW) 231/44
Mariah Williams (Parkes, NSW) 33/4
Kellie White (Crookwell, NSW) 92/29

 

Used Substitute
Madonna Blyth (Brisbane, QLD) 319/70
Kirstin Dwyer (Mackay, QLD) 93/2
Ashleigh Nelson (Wagin, WA) 194/66
Brooke Peris (Darwin, NT) 74/13
Kathryn Slattery (South Stirling, WA) 36/9
Emily Smith (Crookwell, NSW) 138/57

Did Not Play
Ashlee Wells (Moe, VIC) 66/0

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