Thursday 6 August 2009
FT: Russia 4 v Czech Republic 1
Rest day tomorrow - back on Saturday for the final days worth of games.
68 mins: Russia 4 v Czech Republic 1
The game now looks over with time ebbing away - YELLOW CARD to Czech no 13 - Martin LEHOVEC.
65 mins: Russia 4 v Czech Republic 1
PENALTY CORNER to Russia - come to nothing but they are awarded a second PENALTY CORNER after their attacker was hacked down just outside the D
YELLOW CARD - Russian no 8 - Ondrej VUDMASKA.
The resulting corner comes to nothing.
62 mins: Russia 4 v Czech Republic 1
The Russians are still attacking but the Czechs are still quick on the break - even though they are a man short.
58 mins: Russia 4 v Czech Republic 1
PENALTY FLICK to Russia following a shove in the back by Czech no 5 - Tomas PROCHAZKA who receives a YELLOW CARD. No 4 Alexey SERGEEV steps up and Cooley converts the flick.
55 mins: Russia 3 v Czech Republic 1
The Czechs are making every effort to pin the Russians back in their own half.
49 mins: Russia 3 v Czech Republic 1
The Czechs are really taking the game to the Russians - the next goal could be vital.
46 mins: Russia 3 v Czech Republic 1
PENALTY CORNER - Czech Republic - a goal here would really put them back in contention but the shot was charged down and then there was a foul on the goalkeeper.
42 mins: Russia 3 v Czech Republic 1
PENALTY CORNER for the Czech Republic - can they pull a goal back? ... no they cant. But they get another go as the umpire awards a second short corner. No 5 - Tomas PROCHAZKA fires drag flick into top right hand corner of the goal.
39 mins: Russia 3 v Czech Republic 0
Czech have put the Russians udner some sustained pressure and have come away with a PENALTY CORNER which is well saved by the keeper.
36 mins: Russia 3 v Czech Republic 0
2nd half underway with the Czechs attacking but not for long the Russians soon get the ball back and counter attack.
HT: Russia 3 v Czech Republic 0
A very open half has seen both teams trying to attack the opposition, however, the Czechs have had very little success.
32 mins: Russia 3 v Czech Republic 0
Despite the score line the Czechs are still trying to attack, however, they are getting cut out each time by a very resolute Russian defence.
30 mins: Russia 3 v Czech Republic 0
GOAL: Some excellent build up by Russia results in no 5 scoring with a great shot into the goal. Alexander KOROLEV.
25 mins: Russia 2 v Czech Republic 0
PENALTY CORNER to the Russians - shot is block and the umpire awards a second PENALTY CORNER - excellent drag flick by no 4 - Alexey SERGEEV creeps just inside the upright giving the goalkeeper no chance.
23 mins: Russia 1 v Czech Republic 0
The Czechs are slowly coming back into the game putting the Russian defence under a fair amount of pressure - Russian attacker drives in from the left hand side and zips a reverse stick shot at the goal but in goes wide.
22 mins: Russia 1 v Czech Republic 0
Good advantage by the umpire lets the Czech Republic zip a cross past the goal which the keeper clears.
20 mins: Russia 1 v Czech Republic 0
A Russian slip at the back gave the Czech republic an easy shot at goal, however, it was mis-hit and travelled so slowly to the keepers pads he had time to clear it.
13 mins: Russia 1 v Czech Republic 0
PENALTY CORNER - Czech Republic - however, despite a bit of a complicated routine the Russians defend well.
12 mins: Russia 1 v Czech Republic 0
PENALTY CORNER for Russia - after the attacker gained several fouls against him on the way towards the goal. Russia no 7 Alexander ZHIRKOV on the rebound from the goalkeepers pads after his first shot was blocked.
10 mins: Russia 0 v Czech Republic 0
GREEN CARD - Russia no 19, Yaroslav LOGINOV for deliberate feet.
7 mins: Russia 0 v Czech Republic 0
PENALTY CORNER to Russia - following deliberate foul inside the 25. No 5 shoots but forces the keeper into a diving save.
4 mins: Russia 0 v Czech Republic 0
Russia are still putting the pressure on the Czech defence - but the Czech Republic are defending admirably - how long can they hold out for.
2 mins: Russia 0 v Czech Republic 0
Russia have certainly started the better team - the Czechs may struggle to contain them if they continue playing like this.
0 mins: Russia 0 v Czech Republic 0
Anthems sung - teams are starting to line up ready for the start. Russia to start.
Game 16: Semi Final 2: Russia v Czech Republic
Starting Line-ups
Russia: Llya LARIKOVA, Alexy SERGEEV, Alexander CHERENKOV, Alexander KOROLEV, Alexander ZHIRKOV, Dmirty VOLKOV, Sergey KOSTAREV, Timour NIKOLAEV, Roman ROGOV, Yaroslav LOGINOV, Alexandre PLANTONOV (C)
Czech Republic: Filip NEUSSER (C), Pavel BARTA, Tomas PROCHAZKA, Stepan BERNATEK, Ondrej VUDMASKA, Jakub KYNDL, Daniel PITERAK, David VACEK, Martin HANUS, Martini BABICKY, Ondrej TUREK.
Umpires: Thomas DUMON & Jamie HINDLE
Russia: Llya LARIKOVA, Alexy SERGEEV, Alexander CHERENKOV, Alexander KOROLEV, Alexander ZHIRKOV, Dmirty VOLKOV, Sergey KOSTAREV, Timour NIKOLAEV, Roman ROGOV, Yaroslav LOGINOV, Alexandre PLANTONOV (C)
Czech Republic: Filip NEUSSER (C), Pavel BARTA, Tomas PROCHAZKA, Stepan BERNATEK, Ondrej VUDMASKA, Jakub KYNDL, Daniel PITERAK, David VACEK, Martin HANUS, Martini BABICKY, Ondrej TUREK.
Umpires: Thomas DUMON & Jamie HINDLE
69 Mins: Ireland 1 v Wales 0
Can Wales make the most of this - possibly thier last chance but put the ball over the cross bar.
68 Mins: Ireland 1 v Wales 0
Wales still pressure but far too often run out of ideas when they get into the final third of the pitch. Ireland counter but Wales deal with it and push down the pitch. PENALTY CORNER to Wales.
65 Mins: Ireland 1 v Wales 0
Wales attack but with Ireland hold strong at the back - Wales have wasted too many passes in good positions.
60 Mins: Ireland 1 v Wales 0
We are into the last ten minutes - Wales really need to make something happen now, an equaliser could put the game into golden goal extra time and possibly penalties. But Ireland are defending really well and getting to Wales on the break.
58 Mins: Ireland 1 v Wales 0
Wales launch another attack and a great ball into the D is deflected goal wards but some excellent positioning play by the Irish goalkeeper means he just stands still and watch it deflect off his pads.
54 Mins: Ireland 1 v Wales 0
Welsh are not penetrating the Irish defence enough if they want the equaliser - the Irish are doing a very good job of keeping them out of the 25.
52 Mins: Ireland 1 v Wales 0
Irish attack through the centre of the D - however, shot goes sailing over the bar.
49 Mins: Ireland 1 v Wales 0
A Welsh based attack down the right fizzles out as the resulting cross zips across the goal mouth.
45 Mins: Ireland 1 v Wales 0
Welsh are really pressing the Irish defence working some good passing movements down the pitch, however, too many passes are going wide of the mark to make the moves dangerous.
40 Mins: Ireland 1 v Wales 0
Welsh attack is cut out by the Irish, but the Welsh regroup and attack again. But a loose pass spoils everything.
38 Mins: Ireland 1 v Wales 0
Irish attack down the left hand side of the pitch showing of some of their stick skills and earn a long corner. Welsh close this down well and force the Irish to switch the point of attack to the right. The attack then dies.
34 Mins: Ireland 1 v Wales 0
GREEN CARD - Irish no 12 Eugene MAGEE - not retreating five on a free hit.
33 Mins: Ireland 1 v Wales 0
Both sides are intent on attcking and it is makin it a really excellent opening game which is travelling from end to end.
30 Mins: Ireland 1 v Wales 0
The Irish are still dangerous on the counter attack and are proving themselves more than a handful when the get into the last third of the pitch.
28 Mins: Ireland 1 v Wales 0
Wales are still taking the game to the Irish and have had three or four good attacks into the circle, however, they are finding it difficult to find the goal with the shot just creeping wide of either post.
24 Mins: Ireland 1 v Wales 0
Great ball into the D by Wales but the attacker fails to control it and it goes behind.
20 Mins: Ireland 1 v Wales 0
PENALTY CORENER to Ireland following a poor tackle in the D by the Welsh. GOAL - Drag flick into corner by no 8 Sephen BUTLER.
17 Mins: Ireland 0 v Wales 0
YELLOW CARD - Welsh no 13 - Huw JONES for a hefty challenge with his body.
15 Mins: Ireland 0 v Wales 0
PENALTY CORNER to Wales as Welsh attacker goes between two defenders and is blocked off. Can they take advantage - no, they slip the ball right but shot is deflected and hits a Welsh player.
12 Mins: Ireland 0 v Wales 0
First real attack for the Irish that gets them in the Welsh D. Keeper comes out and is stranded by Irish attack drags ball wide of the far post.
GREEN CARD - Irish no 11 - John JERMYN, Welsh no 13 Huw JONES - for not verbals.
GREEN CARD - Irish no 11 - John JERMYN, Welsh no 13 Huw JONES - for not verbals.
10 Mins: Ireland 0 v Wales 0
PENALTY CORNER for Wales after ball comes off Irish foot inside D. Can they take an early lead? ... No, but they force a good save from the Irish keeper and earn another PENALTY CORNER. This one is again saved and cleared.
7 Mins: Ireland 0 v Wales 0
Welsh captain drives the ball around the back forcing the Irish keeper to come off his line and make a block.
6 Mins: Ireland 0 v Wales 0
After the early Welsh pressure, it is now Irelands turn to ask the questions of the Welsh defence. All of the Welsh players are now behind the ball in the last third of the pitch.
4 Mins: Ireland 0 v Wales 0
Still no goals however, it is end to end stuff with Ireland making good use of the arial balls down the flanks of the pitch.
2 Mins: Ireland 0 v Wales 0
A frantic start to the game from both teams, the Welsh are letting the Irish play in their own half and are getting everyone behind the ball when they are defending.
Game 15: Semi Final 1: Ireland v Wales
Starting line ups
Ireland: David HARTE, John JACKSON, Ronam GORMLEY (C), Stephen BUTLER, Joe BRENNAN, John JERMYN, Eugene MAGEE, Graham SHAW, Tim COCKRAM, Alan SOTHERERN, Tim LEWIS
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: Juan Manuel REQUENA & Francesco PARISI.
67 Mins: Belarus 1 v Switzerland 0
The Swiss are on a roll - their third attack in quick succession brings a good save from the Belarus goalkeeper - can they get the equaliser in the next three minutes.
64 Mins: Belarus 1 v Switzerland 0
Swiss play a good ball into the D but the defender on the back post tries a sweep shot into the goal - but misses the ball.
61 Mins: Belarus 1 v Switzerland 0
The Swiss finally get in the Belarus D only to have their shot saved by the advancing Swiss goalkeeper.
60 Mins: Belarus 1 v Switzerland 0
The Swiss are being very patient in the build up but are finding it very hard to break into the Belarus D.
53: Belarus 1 v Switzerland 0
YELLOW CARD - Belarus no 11 - Ivan KISIALEVICH for not retreating 5 on a free hit.
50 Mins: Belarus 1 v Switzerland 0
The Swiss have had several attacks on the Belarus goal in an attempt to get an equaliser but all have been broken down before they can get close to the D.
39 Mins: Belarus 1 v Switzerland 0
PENALTY CORNER to the Swiss - can they grab an equaliser - Swiss strike the ball and beat the goalkeeper and all the defenders - however, hits the foot of Swiss attacker on the line who stops the goal.
38 Mins: Belarus1 v Switzerland 0
GGGGGGGGGGOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLL
Belarus from the 1st PENALTY CORNER of the game slots the ball under the goalkeeper - scored by no 11 Ivan KISIALEVICH.
Belarus from the 1st PENALTY CORNER of the game slots the ball under the goalkeeper - scored by no 11 Ivan KISIALEVICH.
37 Mins: Belarus 0 v Switzerland 0
We have had a change of umpire - Jamie HINDLE has taken over from Stephan PODMOLD
37 Mins: Belarus 0 v Switzerland 0
1st PENALTY CORNER to Belarus - but the umpire changes his mind and has given a bully at the top of the D.
36 Min: Belarus 0 v Switzerland 0
Second half - starts with the Belarus team attacking and causing to make the Swiss goalkeeper to make a save.
24 Mins: Belarus 0 v Switzerland 0
A rare Swiss attack in what can only be described as a very unexciting game.
18 Mins: Belarus 0 v Switzerland 0
The Belarus midfield run at the Swiss defence and gains about 40 yards however, he is tackled of the top of the D before he can get the shot it.
12 Mins: Belarus 0 v Switzerland 0
The midfield area of the pitch is very crowded as both teams look to try and keep possession.
8 Mins: Belarus 0 v Switzerland 0
The game is still very close - both teams are attempting to attack but are often failing to find the killer ball through the others defence.
2 Mins: Belarus 0 v Switzerland 0
Belarus attack - comes to nothing, both teams are struggling to get into their rhythm in the opening part of the game.
Game 14: BELARUS v SWITZERLAND
Starting Line-ups
Belarus: Siarhei LIHOR, Alisksandr RADZIVINOVICH, Yauhen CHERAPANAU, Ihar, LITOUCHENKA, Tsimyr TSIMASHKOY, Alisaksandr HANCHAROU, Ican ILYSCHYTS, Vitali ZYSCHYK, Ivan KISIALVICH(C), Pavel HABRYNEUSKU, Andrei LAZARENKA
Switzerland: Patrick EGLOFF, Andreas BENZ, Maurice COTTIER, Phillippe BERNHARD, Thomas GAHWILER, Pascal ZIMMERMAN, Oliver NYIKOS, Fabian WWULLSCHLEGER, Uli BERGANN, Andrin RICKLI, Jura RICKLI.
Umpires: Neil MCALPINE, Stepan PODMOL.
Belarus: Siarhei LIHOR, Alisksandr RADZIVINOVICH, Yauhen CHERAPANAU, Ihar, LITOUCHENKA, Tsimyr TSIMASHKOY, Alisaksandr HANCHAROU, Ican ILYSCHYTS, Vitali ZYSCHYK, Ivan KISIALVICH(C), Pavel HABRYNEUSKU, Andrei LAZARENKA
Switzerland: Patrick EGLOFF, Andreas BENZ, Maurice COTTIER, Phillippe BERNHARD, Thomas GAHWILER, Pascal ZIMMERMAN, Oliver NYIKOS, Fabian WWULLSCHLEGER, Uli BERGANN, Andrin RICKLI, Jura RICKLI.
Umpires: Neil MCALPINE, Stepan PODMOL.
68 Mins: Italy 3 v Scotland 5
Scotland go straight down the other end and score with no Kenneth BAIN slotting home. GOAL. That should surely seal the win and kill any possible Italian comeback.
67 Mins: Italy 3 v Scotland 4
PENALTY CORNER to Italy - no 11 shoots but it is cleared off the line by a combination of the goalkeeper and defender. From the following play Italy cross the ball and no 11 - Massimo LANZAN slots home the ball. GOAL!!
64 Mins: Italy 2 v Scotland 4
Following an earlier injury - the latest Italian fashion accessory is used!
60 Mins: Italy 2 v Scotland 3
PENALTY CORNER - Scotland - come to nothing except a free hit wide right to the Scottish which is defended well.
58 Mins: Italy 2 v Scotland 4
PENALTY CORNER to Scotland - can they extend their lead - GOAL - yes they can no 3 Stephen DICK converts after a well worked move at the top of the D.
57 Mins: Italy 2 v Scotland 3
Scottish attack the Italians with increasing frequency, however, they are somewhat outsized.
50 Mins: Italy 2 v Scotland 3
The Italians have had two or three attacks over the last couple of minutes and have now been awarded a PENALTY CORNER - can they equalise. No the shot is charged down.
46 Mins: Italy 2 v Scotland 3
Shot from the top of the D is well blocked by the Italian keeper - next attack but the Scottish hits a Scottish foot infront of an open goal.
44 Mins: Italy 2 v Scotland 3
GOAL - to Italy, a reverse shot from Italian number 15 William COTTAM. Is it going to be an Italian comeback?
41 Mins: Italy 1 v Scotland 3
Midfield area of the pitch is very congested at the start of the first half
37 Mins: Italy 1 v Scotland 3
YELLOW CARD - Scotland no 25 - Christopher GRASSICK for deliberately kicking the ball.
36 Mins: Italy 1 v Scotland 3
Second half about to start - Welsh weather doing it again - suns out, temperatures increasing. Scotland look as if they are going to play this half the same as the first half by piling on the pressure. Scottish attack just miss a reasonably open goal.
32 Mins: Italy 1 v Scotland 3
As the half comes to an end the Scottish attack - no 13 turns the defender and rifles ball just wide of far post.
30 Mins: Italy 1 v Scotland 3
PENALTY CORNER to Scotland - can they extend thier lead - yes they can GOAL - no 11 with a carbon copy of the first goal.
25 Mins: Italy 1 v Scotland 2
The Scottish are knocking the ball around showing off some nice skills and frustrating the Italians. Some great skills by the Scottish no 13 gets a shot at goal which is well saved by the goalkeeper.
21 Mins: Italy 1 v Scotland 2
Its all getting a bit heated in the centre of the park - the Italians are putting some crunching tackles in on the Scotts.
18 Mins: Italy 1 v Scotland 2
GOAL - thanks to a defensive mistake by the Scottish the Italians grab a goal through no 13 - Daniele MALTA.
14 Mins: Italy 0 v Scotland 2
Scottish are still attacking the Italian defence every chance they get. Italians are breaking infrequently but are not looking dangerous.
12 Mins: Italy 0 v Scotland 2
GOAL: Scottish attack down the centre of the pitch no 16 drives in and shoots from the top of the D. Ball goes in the net via a deflection from the keepers pads.
9 Mins: Italy 0 v Scotland 1
There is a rare Italian attach which is broken down well by the Scotts Defence.
7 Mins: Italy 0 v Scotland 1
PENALTY CORNER - for the Scottish - No 11, Mark RALPH Scores with a low shot to the corner of the goal beating the outstretched goalkeeper.
4 Mins: Italy 0 v Scotland 0
Scotland are still battering the Italian Defence - GREEN CARD Italian no 10 - Loris PERELLI, Italy happy to play with 11 men behind the ball and hit long balls.
Game:13: Italy v Scotland
**NOTICE - THIS GAME WILL START AT 10:10 **
Starting line-ups
All the photos from this game and all other games from the tournament can be found on www.fidopics.co.uk
Starting line-ups
Italy: Francesco MITROTTA, Jacopo LUNETTA (C), Andrea VARGIU, Agustin NUNEZ, Alessandro NANNI, Federico ARDITO, Loris PERELLI, Massimo LANZANO, Patrico Demien MONGIANO, William COTTAM, Michele CIRINA
Scotland: Allan DICK (GK), Stephen DICK, Graham MOODIE (C), MArk RALPH, Christopher NELSON, Iain SCHOLEFIELD, Graham DUNLOP, Christopher GRASSICK, Gavin BYERS, Craig HARPER, Vishal MARWAHA.
Umpires: Andrey ISAEV & David STEWARD
All the photos from this game and all other games from the tournament can be found on www.fidopics.co.uk
Todays Games
Todays games are as follows
10:00 Italy v Scotland
12:30 Belarus v Switzerland
15:00 Ireland v Wales
17:30 Russia v Czech Republic
10:00 Italy v Scotland
12:30 Belarus v Switzerland
15:00 Ireland v Wales
17:30 Russia v Czech Republic
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