FIH JUNIOR HOCKEY WORLD CUP MEN 2013
New Delhi, 9 December 2013: Both teams were already through to the
quarter-finals after winning their initial two matches and were
playing for top of the pool and a better draw later in the
competition. The mood was light and action was flowing back and forth
pleasantly in the initial minutes of play. Teams traded early
penalty-corners but with no real danger for the keepers.
William Gilmour had a chance for Australia alone in front of Edgar
Reynaud in the French goal but blasted his shot wide. Simon Martin
Brisac created a good chance with a quick free-hit and a 40m run
through the Australian defense but his last pass in front of the empty
net was misunderstood by his teammate. Despite missing key midfielder
Hugo Genestet, France were holding their ground handsomely in front of
the Oceania Champions.
Goal-keeper Edgar Reynaud was again in fine form and thwarted some hot
Australian attempts. The Kookaburras put some of their best chances
high and wide and the two teams were still on par 0-0 going into the
break.
Australia did not waste time in second period and jumped into the lead
by Frank Main in the 37th minute. France had a good reaction but could
not penetrate the dense Australian defense. Play was entertaining,
very intense and physical at times. Australia took advantage of a
numerical advantage to force a corner and Cameron Joyce capitalized
with a straight forward low shot, giving his team a small 2-goal
cushion.
With time passing and little chance of altering the final result, both
teams gave field time to their alternate goal-keepers and Australia
walked off with the win and top of Pool B, while France were satisfied
with their performance against a higher ranked team and their
qualification for the quarter-final for the first time since 1985.
Speaking on the win Australia Coach Paul Gaudoin said," I believe the
good performance of team is primarily depends upon the skill
execution. We have young squad of players and they are focusing on
following a simple strategy of gaining and passing the ball quickly.
Our team has done lot of improvements in past few days which can be
seen in their game. All the teams playing in the league are good and
cannot be taken lightly."
Published by: KANISHKA SALWAN
Course: Sports Economics and Marketing
New Delhi, 9 December 2013: Both teams were already through to the
quarter-finals after winning their initial two matches and were
playing for top of the pool and a better draw later in the
competition. The mood was light and action was flowing back and forth
pleasantly in the initial minutes of play. Teams traded early
penalty-corners but with no real danger for the keepers.
William Gilmour had a chance for Australia alone in front of Edgar
Reynaud in the French goal but blasted his shot wide. Simon Martin
Brisac created a good chance with a quick free-hit and a 40m run
through the Australian defense but his last pass in front of the empty
net was misunderstood by his teammate. Despite missing key midfielder
Hugo Genestet, France were holding their ground handsomely in front of
the Oceania Champions.
Goal-keeper Edgar Reynaud was again in fine form and thwarted some hot
Australian attempts. The Kookaburras put some of their best chances
high and wide and the two teams were still on par 0-0 going into the
break.
Australia did not waste time in second period and jumped into the lead
by Frank Main in the 37th minute. France had a good reaction but could
not penetrate the dense Australian defense. Play was entertaining,
very intense and physical at times. Australia took advantage of a
numerical advantage to force a corner and Cameron Joyce capitalized
with a straight forward low shot, giving his team a small 2-goal
cushion.
With time passing and little chance of altering the final result, both
teams gave field time to their alternate goal-keepers and Australia
walked off with the win and top of Pool B, while France were satisfied
with their performance against a higher ranked team and their
qualification for the quarter-final for the first time since 1985.
Speaking on the win Australia Coach Paul Gaudoin said," I believe the
good performance of team is primarily depends upon the skill
execution. We have young squad of players and they are focusing on
following a simple strategy of gaining and passing the ball quickly.
Our team has done lot of improvements in past few days which can be
seen in their game. All the teams playing in the league are good and
cannot be taken lightly."
Published by: KANISHKA SALWAN
Course: Sports Economics and Marketing
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