Thats it - all over.
Its a rest day tomorrow so no Hockey . We are back on Thursday for the Semi Finals and relegation pool game. There is a schedule on the WHU website and I will post one on here tomorrow.
Tuesday, 4 August 2009
68 Mins: Scotland 2 v Czech Republic 2
Scotts are still pushing for a winning goal but are playing it close to the wind at the back.
65 Mins: Scotland 2 v Czech Republic 2
Last five minutes - can anyone grad a winner. Both sides are attacking to the end. Here come the Scotts and as they drive into the D they are awarded a PENALTY CORNER which the Czechs clear.
63 Mins: Scotland 2 v Czech Republic 2
Scotts are attacking again, but the Czechs have won the ball and are now countering - however, it comes to nothing. Here come the Scotts again with a free hit down by the touch line. It all comes to nothing.
61 Mins: Scotland 2 v Czech Republic 2
Its been a great comeback by the Czechs can either side go on to get the winner in the next nine minutes - Scotts are currently attacking but the Czechs are defending resolutely.
59 Mins: Scotland 2 v Czech Republic 2
PENALTY CORNER to Scotland - angle of shot switched by the Scottish but it is defended well by the Czechs
56 Mins: Scotland 2 v Czech Republic 2
PENALTY CORNER - Scotland shot deflects wide for a long corner.
52 Mins: Scotland 2 v Czech Republic 2
The Czechs strike back - no 10 - Jakub Kindal strike comes of the goalkeeper. This coming after some controversy as Scotland claim the ball went in the Czech net only to be over ruled.
50 Mins: Scotland 2 v Czech Republic 1
PENALTY CORNER to Czech Republic after stick tackle outside D stopped the winger driving the ball in. No 5 forces save out of keeper and rebound is put wide. Scottish break down the pitch but on one can get on the end of the cross. Czechs then break and narrowly miss the far post.
47 Mins: Scotland 2 v Czech Republic 1
Goal for Czech Republic no 10 Jakub KYNDAL, slots the ball home from close range following some good wing play.
38 Mins: Scotland 2 v Czech Republic 0
PENALTY CORNER to Scotland - can they stretch their lead early in the second half. Good height shot into the goal mouth cleared off the line.
32 Mins: Scotland 2 v Czech Republic 0
PENALTY CORNER to Scotland - GOAL: no 11 Mark RALPH
In the following play no 20 - Ondrej TUREK
In the following play no 20 - Ondrej TUREK
28 Mins: Scotland 1 v Czech Republic 0
PENALTY CORNER to Scotland keeper saves the ball pushing it onto the attackers feet in the process.
From the counter attack - GREEN CARD to Scotish no 30 Vishal MARWAHA.
From the counter attack - GREEN CARD to Scotish no 30 Vishal MARWAHA.
25 Mins: Scotland 1 v Czech Republic 0
Since the goal the Czechs have threatened the Scottish half but not the Scottish goal. The Scotts are defending well.
20 Mins: Scotland 1 v Czech Republic 0
GOAL: With the defence deciding to Czech out the Scottish no 13 - Bain KENNETH, left the goalkeeper with no chance rifling the ball into the top corner of the goal.
14 Mins: Scotland 0 v Czech Republic 0
10 Mins: Scotland 0 v Czech Republic 0
The Czechs attack but Scotland counter getting a free hit 5m outside the D
9 Mins: Scotland 0 v Czech Republic 0
A Czech attack fizzles out as the Scottish defence sweep up and initiate a counter attack.
4 Mins: Scotland 0 v Czech Republic 0
Good save by the Czech goalkeeper after a good Scottish attach
GREEN CARD - no 8 - Ondrej VUDMASKA - Czech Republic
2 Mins: Scotland 0 v Czech Republic 0
A very open start to the game with both sides attacking - Scotland no 11 Mark RAPLH has been given a GREEN CARD for a deliberate foot.
Match 12: Scotland v Czech Republic
Starting line up
Scotland: Stephen DICK, Fergus DUNN, Graham MOODIE (C), Mark RALPH, Christopher NELSON, Willie MARSHALL, Iain SCHOLEFIELD, Graham DUNLOP, Ali MCGREGOR, Christopher GRASSICK, Vishal MARWAHA.
Czech Republic: Filip NEUSSER (C), Marek TRAVNIK, Pavel BARTA, Tomas PROCHAZKA, Stephan BERNATEK, Ondrej, VUDMASKA, Jakub KYNDL, Daniel PITERAK, David VACEK, Martin HANUS, Ondrej TUREK.
Umpires: Jaun Manuel REQUENA & David STEWARD
Game will start in approximately 10 minutes
69 mins: Switzerland 1 v Wales 1
PENALTY CORNER - Switzerland, no 10 shoots cleared off line by a combination of the goalkeeper and defender. Wales clear.
64 mins: Switzerland 1 v Wales 1
This could be an interesting last four minutes with Wales looking to win the game as they are still attacking a very resolute Swiss defence.
YELLOW CARD - Swiss no 3 - Maurice COTTIER
YELLOW CARD - Swiss no 3 - Maurice COTTIER
64 mins: Switzerland 1 v Wales 1
PENALTY STROKE for Wales surely they cant miss? No thats the equaliser no 14 - Rhys JOYCE finds the target
49 mins: Switzerland 1 v Wales 0
Reverse stick shot at goal from the Welsh goes wide. Swiss counter attack from the restart, Wales no 4 - Peter SWAINSON - YELLOW CARD for the foul.
46 mins: Switzerland 1 v Wales 0
PENALTY CORNER to Wales - can they claw back the equaliser - no, they cant - 21 shoots and the keeper saves, the rebound shot is put wide.
45 mins: Switzerland 1 v Wales 0
A Swiss attack comes to nothing as a pointless ball into the D goes over the backline.
42 mins: Switzerland 1 v Wales 0
Free hit to the Swiss 5m from the Welsh D. Passed and pushed in with little effect.
40 mins: Switzerland 1 v Wales 0
PENALTY CORNER to Wales - keeper beaten but cleared off line by Swiss defence.
38 mins: Switzerland 1 v Wales 0
Swiss now attack the Welsh defence but are robbed and the Welsh counter attack.
HT: Switzerland 1 v Wales 0
Highlights from the tournament so far can be seen of Wales Today on BBC tonight at 6:30
33 mins: Switzerland 1 v Wales 0
Wales are attacking but not with any great penetration - the Swiss are happy to sit back and let them attack.
30mins: Switzerland 1 v Wales 0
A through ball is not stopped by the Swiss defender but catches the Welsh attack by surprise and all he can do is play it onto the keepers pads.
27 mins: Switzerland 1 v Wales 0
Another Swiss attack is thwarted by the Welsh defence, the Swiss looking dangerous at the moment when they go forwarded. Wales no 7 - Joe NAUGHALTY awarded a YELLOW CARD.
25 mins: Switzerland 1 v Wales 0
Wales attacks seem to die as they currently can not find the killer pass in the last third of the pitch.
21 mins: Switzerland 1 v Wales 0
GOAL: Switzerland no 15 Andrin RICKLI following a goal mouth scramble
20 mins: Switzerland 0 v Wales 0
Game is end to end with the number of chances shared equally, both teams looking dangerous on the break.
16 mins: Switzerland 0 v Wales 0
PENALTY CORNER to Switzerland. First shot blocked by Welsh runner only for a second PENALTY CORNER to be awarded. Swiss no 5 shoot only for the Welsh keeper to deflect it wide.
13 mins: Switzerland 0 v Wales 0
A Swiss attack is snubbed out by the Welsh who seem to get as many bodies as possible behind the ball.
10 mins: Switzerland 0 v Wales 0
Lofted ball across the D is picked up by the Welsh attack however, cleared efficiently by the Swiss defence.
9 mins: Switzerland 0 v Wales 0
Free hit to Wales 5m outside the D which they switch to the right and get another free hit. This one sent into the area but goes out harmlessly for the defensive ball.
5 mins: Switzerland 0 v Wales 0
A very open five minutes in which Wales have perhaps shaded possession. Both teams have had chances.
Game 11: Switzerland v Wales
Starting Line ups
Switzerland: Patrick EGLOFF, Andreas BENZ, Maurice COTTIER (C), Phillipe BERNHARD, Thomas GAHWILER, Pascal ZIMMERMAN, Oliver NYIKOS, Fabian WULLSCHLEGER, Uli BERGMANN, Andrin RICKLI, Jurka RICKLI
Wales: George HARRIS, Peter SWAINSON, Chris BOWEN, Joe NAUGHALTY, Andy CORNICK, Matt RUXTON (C), Lewis PROSSER, Huw JONES, Rick GAY, Nick REES, James HUGHES
Umpires: Konstantin BARAVINSKI & Thomas DUMON
Prior to the game there is going be a presentation by the Sports Council to Glwyndwr University
Switzerland: Patrick EGLOFF, Andreas BENZ, Maurice COTTIER (C), Phillipe BERNHARD, Thomas GAHWILER, Pascal ZIMMERMAN, Oliver NYIKOS, Fabian WULLSCHLEGER, Uli BERGMANN, Andrin RICKLI, Jurka RICKLI
Wales: George HARRIS, Peter SWAINSON, Chris BOWEN, Joe NAUGHALTY, Andy CORNICK, Matt RUXTON (C), Lewis PROSSER, Huw JONES, Rick GAY, Nick REES, James HUGHES
Umpires: Konstantin BARAVINSKI & Thomas DUMON
Prior to the game there is going be a presentation by the Sports Council to Glwyndwr University
68 Mins: Ireland 1 v Russia 2
PENALTY CORNER to the Irish - a great chance to equalise with very little time left. Irish 11 flings the ball high at the goalkeeper who palms it away with a glove. Ireland are getting frantic now as time ebbs away.
65 Mins: Ireland 1 v Russia 2
PENALTY CORNER to Russia , with only five minutes remaining a goal here would surly go along way to winning score - no 5 - Alexander KOROLEV scores a shot low to the corner - GOAL
63 Mins: Ireland 1 v Russia 1
Some tireless running by Irish no 8 - Stephen BUTLER results in a PENALTY CORNER. However, the resulting flick goes wide of the post.
59 Mins: Ireland 1 v Russia 1
YELLOW CARD - Ireland no 13 - Peter CARUTH, from the free hit Russia are awarded a PENALTY CORNER.
55 Mins: Ireland 1 v Russia 1
With 15 minutes of the game left both sides are really going for the win playing some very attacking end to end hockey.
Irish attack and force the Russian goalkeeper into a very acrobatic save to his left, however, in the process there is a head injury to one of the Russian defenders. Once back on his feet he leaves the pitch to a round of applause.
52 Mins: Ireland 1 v Russia 1
PENALTY CORNER - umpire upgrades a free hit to a penalty corner following some chat from the Irsh defence - who really pay the price as no 21 Nilolay YAANKUN floats the ball into the top corner. GOAL.
50 Mins: Ireland 1 v Russia 0
GOAL: Ireland attack down the right and enter the D, Russians try to get the tackles in but fail and the Irish no 12 Eugene MAGEE slots the ball into the goal.
47 Mins: Ireland 0 v Russia 0
Ireland again defend well as the Russians continue to attack. Now Ireland have the ball back they are playing it around the back in attempt to keep possession.
44 Mins: Ireland 0 v Russia 0
PENALTY CORNER to Ireland but the defender blocks before the shot can be taken. Russians break quickly into the opposite D but Ireland defend well.
37 Mins: Ireland 0 v Russia 0
PENALTY CORNER to Russia - ball sent high by the Russian striker and its saved by the Ireland keepers stick. A 2nd PENALTY CORNER results from the resulting play. This is followed by a third PENALTY CORNER, this one cleared for a long.
32 Mins: Ireland 0 v Russia 0
Irish break 3 on 2 but a miss-controlled pass means that the ball goes over the back line
30 Mins: Ireland 0 v Russia 0
Russian attack down the left taking, rounding the goalkeeper the player is meet by several Irish defenders who tackle and clear the ball.
27 Mins: Ireland 0 v Russia 0
PENALTY CORNER to Ireland - can they make it count. Shot comes in from Ireland and blocked by the keeper.
25 Mins: Ireland 0 v Russia 0
With ten minutes left before half time neither team have managed to find the killer pass to get through the defence. Both teams are playing fast attacking hockey which is very exciting to watch.
13 Mins: Ireland 0 v Russia 0
PENALTY CORNER for the Russians following some flowing wing play. Can they take an early lead - so close but the ball eludes the attacker and goes wide.
4 Mins: Ireland 0 v Russia 0
PENALTY CORNER to Russia - no goals but not through lack of trying, the corner is switched back to the injector who has moved onto the near post, he keeps it in play and plays it back to a Russian attacker who's shot is saved by the keeper, the ensuing goalmouth scramble is cleared by the Irish.
3 Mins: Ireland 0 v Russia 0
A decisive Russian attack down the right has the Irish goalkeeper scrambling out to make the save.
0 Mins: Ireland 0 v Russia 0
Both teams have lined up for the Anthems and are getting into place ready for the start.
Game 10: IRELAND v RUSSIA
Starting Line Ups
Ireland: John JACKSON, Ronan GORMLEY (C), Stephen BUTLER, Joe BRENNAN, John JERMYN, Eugene MAGEE, Graham SHAW, David HOBBS, Tim COCKRAM, Tim LEWIS, David HARTE.
Ireland: John JACKSON, Ronan GORMLEY (C), Stephen BUTLER, Joe BRENNAN, John JERMYN, Eugene MAGEE, Graham SHAW, David HOBBS, Tim COCKRAM, Tim LEWIS, David HARTE.
Russia: Evgeny MOKROUSOV, Alexey SERGEEV, Alexander KOROLEV, Alexander ZHIRKOV, Dmitry VOLKOV, Sergey KOSTAREV, Timour NIKOLAEV, Roman ROGOV, Yaroslav LOGINOV, Alexandre PLANTONOV (C).
Umpires: Jamie HINDLE & Thomas LINGG
This is Irelands 700th International hockey match. Their first was on 26 Jan 1895 verus Wales in Rhyl
68 Mins: Italy 5 v Belarus 5
GOAL: Against the run of play Belarus no 6 Alisksander HANCHAROU slaps the ball into an empty goal.
66 Mins: Italy 5 v Belarus 4
Belarus are now getting tired - their are paying the price for having a smaller squad. No 7 gets free from the Belarus defence and tries to chip the keeper - however, puts it wide of the far post.
64 Mins: Italy 5 v Belarus 4
PENALTY CORNER to the Italians after their attacker is felled. Can they increase the lead - no, the keeper gets down low to his right and saves with his stick.
55 Mins: Italy 5 v Belarus 4
YELLOW CARD - no 16 - Michele CIRINA from Italy walks for not backing off 5 metres on a free hit.
53 Mins: Italy 5 v Belarus 4
PENALTY CORNER to Italy - from the strike Italy no 11 - Massimo LANZANO puts the ball in the net. His third goal of the game.
45 Mins: Italy 4 v Belarus 4
PENALTY CORNER to Italy - can the grab the equaliser - Yes the can no 7 - Agustin NUNEZ with a lovely chip over the goalkeeper.
41 Mins: Italy 3 v Belarus 4
GOAL - umpire turns over a decision down one end and Belarus go straight up the other end and score. Before the restart Italian no 11 - Maaimo LANZANO - YELLOW CARDED.
39 Mins: Italy 2 v Belarus 3
PENALTY STROKE - Italian bundled over in the D and no 11 - Massimo LANZANO slots ball into bottom corner.
38 Mins: Italy 2 v Belarus 3
GOAL - Belarus attack and dummy the keeper - no 7 Ihar ZYSHCHYK taps in under pressure from the Italian defence.
28 Mins: Italy 2 v Belarus 1
PENALTY CORNER to the Italians no 11 - Missimo LANZANO shoots are scores as the ball evades the outstretched goalkeeper. Italian no 10 - Loris PERELLI is leading most of the Italian attack.
24 Mins: Italy 1 v Belarus 1
GOAL - a marauding Italian attack leads to a tremendous finish by Italian no 9 Federico ARDITO
17 Mins: Italy 0 v Belarus 1
SHORT CORNER to the Belarus team - this coming after the Italians have a good shot saved well by the Belarus Keeper down the other end. No 11 - Ivan KISIALEVICH drag flick the ball past the keeper. GOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLL
15 Mins: Italy 0 v Belarus 0
A rare attack by the Belarus teams flash the ball across the Italian D only inches away from the Belarus attacker.
10 Mins: Italy 0 v Belarus 0
A very measured half, both teams are very cautious with neither wanting to concede the first goal.
4 Mins: Italy 0 v Belarus 0
In a very open start to the game the Italians seem to be on top however, are giving the ball away cheaply. 
0 Mins: Italy 0 v Belarus 0
Game 9 about to start - teams have lined up for thier anthems and have shaken hands. This one is critical for both teams both need to win - hopefully a good game - GAME ON. 
Game 9: ITALY v BELARUS
Starting line ups:
Italy: Alberto MARCHI, Jacopo LUNETTA (C), Andrea VARGIU, Agustin NUNEZ, Alessandro NANNI, Federico ARDITO, Loris PERELLI, Massimo LANZANO, Patricio Demein MONGIANO, William COTTAM, Michele CIRINA
Belarus: Siarhei LIHOR, Alisksandr RADZIVINOVICH, Yauhen CHERAPANAU, Ihar LITOUCHANKA, Tsimyr TSIMASHKOY, Ivan ILYSCHYTS, Vitali ZYSHCHYK, Siarhei MISHEVICH, Ivan KISIALEVICH (C), Pavel HABRYNEUSKI, Andrei LAZARENKA
Umpires: Neil MCALPINE, Andrey ISAEV
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