That's all the action from Wrexham for today. Tomorrows games are
11:00 Russia v Belarus
13:30 Scotland v Switzerland
Coverage will start just before the first game.
Sunday, 2 August 2009
67 Mins: Czech Rep 1 v Wales 1
PENALTY CORNER to Wales - can they snatch victory right at the end of the game? They need to try something different from the last batch - and they do. The shot is deflected off the line by the Czech no 5 - Tomas PROCHAZKA.
65 Mins: Czech Rep 1 v Wales 1
No they cant - two attackers cross giving Wales the free hit. Its a tense last few minutes as both teams look for the win.
65 Mins: Czech Rep 1 v Wales 1
PENALTY CORNER for the Czech Republic - a goal now could seal the win - can they do it?
61 Mins: Czech Rep 1 v Wales 1
You can tell the crowd are frustrated as the Welsh attacks fizzle out each time. Especially as the Czechs have gone down the other end and been awarded a PENALTY CORNER, which is well saved by the Welsh goalkeeper George HARRIS.
60 Mins: Czech Rep 1 v Wales 1
Czechs have a rare attack which is cut out well by the Welsh Defence.
56 Mins: Czech Rep 1 v Wales 1
Another good save from the goalkeeper who seems to have injured himself, with a treatment from the magic sponge he seems to have recovered.
55 Mins: Czech Rep 1 v Wales 1
Wales are attacking but are finding the Czech Republic defence very difficult to break down. Eventually they are awarded a PENALTY CORNER - can they make the breakthrough. NEUSSER the Czech goalkeeper is given a GREEN CARD for dissent.
51 Mins: Czech Rep 1 v Wales 1
Following a good save from the Welsh goalkeeper - George Harris, Wales break quickly down the pitch, however, the move soon breaks down.
49 Mins: Czech Rep 1 v Wales 1
PENALTY CORNER to the Welsh - Czech goalkeeper makes a good save - he is keeping them in the game with some tremendous saves from the short corners.
42 Mins: Czech Rep 1 v Wales 1
After a sustained amount of attack by the Czechs Wales finally manage to clear
40 Mins: Czech Rep 1 v Wales 1
The Welsh continue to pressure the Czech defense but need to be careful of the break as the Czechs are quite quick.
37 Mins: Czech Rep 1 v Wales 1
PENALTY CORNER to Wales - the tension is mounting - 2nd PENALTY CORNER given for block by Czech defence. Wales have goal dissallowed for crossing by the Welsh attackers.
26 Mins: Czech Rep 1 v Wales 1
Close call for Wales as Czech Republic go close - putting the ball just wide of the post.
22 Mins: Czech Rep 1 v Wales 1
PENALTY CORNER to Wales following a foot in the D from the Czech defense - great save by Czeck keeper and CAptain - NEUSSER denies Wales
21 Mins: Czech Rep 1 v Wales 1
Both sides seem to be cancelling each other out with an equal number of chances at either end
13 Mins: Czech Rep 1 v Wales 0
PENALTY CORNER to Czech Republic following a foul by a Welsh Defender. No 5 - Tomas PROCHAZKA scores with a low shot 
9 Mins: Czech Rep 0 v Wales 0
No they cant - denied by the keeper diving to his left, Czech Republic counter attack and get a long corner.
5 Mins: Czech Rep 0 v Wales 0
Both sides are putting some nice passing movements together but none are coming off, with some good tackles from either defence stopping the advances.
0 Mins: Czech Rep 0 v Wales 0
Anthems are over and the teams are lining up - Lets hope the game lives up to expectations with both sides hoping to build on the wins they managed yesterday.
Game 6: Czech Republic v Wales
Starting Line ups
Czech Rep: Filip NEUSSER, Marek TRAVNIK, Pavel BARTA, Tomos PROCHAZKA, Stepan BERNATEK, Ondrej VUDMASKA, Jakub KYNDL, Daniel PITERAK, David VACEK, Martin HANUS, Ondrej TUREK.
Wales: George HARRIS, Peter SWAINSON, Chris BOWEN, Joe NAUGHALTY, Andy CORNICK, Matt RUXTON, Lewis PROSSER, Huw Jones, Rick GAY, Nick REES, James HUGHES
Umpires: Andrey ISAEV & Juan Manuel REQUENA
Czech Rep: Filip NEUSSER, Marek TRAVNIK, Pavel BARTA, Tomos PROCHAZKA, Stepan BERNATEK, Ondrej VUDMASKA, Jakub KYNDL, Daniel PITERAK, David VACEK, Martin HANUS, Ondrej TUREK.
Wales: George HARRIS, Peter SWAINSON, Chris BOWEN, Joe NAUGHALTY, Andy CORNICK, Matt RUXTON, Lewis PROSSER, Huw Jones, Rick GAY, Nick REES, James HUGHES
Umpires: Andrey ISAEV & Juan Manuel REQUENA
67 min: Ireland 9 v Italy 2
GOAL - another Irish goal by no 13 - Peter CARUTH, following some nice skills taking the ball around the advancing goalkeeper.
64 min: Ireland 7 v Italy 2
In a rare Italian attack the winger gets into the D only for the Irish goalkeeper to make a great tackle with his feet. Leaving the Italian rolling around on the ground.
63 min: Ireland 7 v Italy 2
Irish are still pushing to increase their goal difference and have been very unlucky not to get another goal.
55 min: Ireland 7 v Italy 2
GOAL: Ireland PENALTY CORNER leads to good save by Italian keeper but ball rebounds to Irish who slam in the goal by no 11 - John JERMYN - his 4th of the game
52 min: Ireland 6 v Italy 2
PENALTY CORNER to the Italians which is defended well by the Irish who then counter attack
47: Ireland 5 v Italy 2
GOAL: Italian number 7 - Agustin NUNEZ scores a goal that could give Italy hope
44 Mins: Ireland 4 v Italy 1
A tremendous lofted ball into the D by Ireland, however, they fail to capitalise mainly due to the fine stick take by the Italian goalkeeper.
42 min: Ireland 4 v Italy 1
Ireland continue to press, however, no 8. - Sephen BUTLER gets a GREEN CARD on a Italian breakaway.
38 mins: Ireland 5 v Italy 1
GOAL: Ireland no 11 scores his hat trick - John JERMYN
GREEN CARD: Italian No 2 - Jacopo LUNETTA for his protests
GREEN CARD: Italian No 2 - Jacopo LUNETTA for his protests
34 Mins: Ireland 4 v Italy 1
PENALTY CORNER to Ireland No 11 - John JERMYN strikes ball low into corner
31 Mins: Ireland 3 v Italy 1
Italy are trying their best to take the game to Ireland and have a free hit just out side the D, after playing it wide the cross is intercepted by the Irish defense.
28 Mins: Ireland 3 v Italy 1
To their credit Italy are trying to drive the ball forward through the Irish defense.
26 Mins: Ireland 3 v Italy 1
GREEN CARD - No 8 Ireland - Stephen BUTLER
GREEN CARD - No 10 Italy - Loris PERELLI
GREEN CARD - No 10 Italy - Loris PERELLI
24 Mins: Ireland 3 v Italy 1
GOAL: Some great wing play by the Irish see no 21 Tim COCKRAM drive into the goal - after a nice one two with his team mate - he gently lifts the ball over the line.
21 Mins: Ireland 2 v Italy 1
Ireland continue to dominate possession with the occasional Italian attack. Ireland seem to have the advantage down the flanks with some silky play from both their wingers.
18 Mins: Ireland 2 v Italy 1
A rare Italian attack breaks up the Irish possession but comes to nothing
14 Mins: Ireland 2 v Italy 1
GOAL: all the Ireland pressure has paid off, no 12 Eugene MAGEE shows some great ball skills to slot away the 2nd goal.
12 Mins: Ireland 1 v Italy 1
Since the Italian goal - Ireland have put on lots of pressure creating some decent chances
8 Mins: Ireland 1 v Italy 1
PENALTY CORNER to Italy - GOAL strike by Italian no 11 - Massimo LANZANO
6 Mins: Ireland 1 v Italy 0
A rare Italian attack is broken down and Ireland are on the break again.
2 Min: Ireland 1 v Italy 0
Ireland have the best of the early play gaining a PENALTY CORNER. Ireland no 11 John JERMYN slots into the far corner. What a start!!
Starting Line Ups
Starting Line ups
Ireland: GORMLEY (C), BUTLER, BRENNAN, JERMYN, MAGEE, SHAW, COCKRAM, SOTHERN, HARTE C., LEWIS, HARTE D.
Italy: MARCHI, LUNETTA (C), VARGIU, NUNEZ, NANNI, ARDITO, PERELLI, LANZANO, MONGIANO, COTTAM, CIRINA
Umpires: LINGG & PODMOL
Ireland: GORMLEY (C), BUTLER, BRENNAN, JERMYN, MAGEE, SHAW, COCKRAM, SOTHERN, HARTE C., LEWIS, HARTE D.
Italy: MARCHI, LUNETTA (C), VARGIU, NUNEZ, NANNI, ARDITO, PERELLI, LANZANO, MONGIANO, COTTAM, CIRINA
Umpires: LINGG & PODMOL
GAME 5: Ireland v Italy (15:30 start)
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