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Halftime 4-0
Fulltime 8-0
Goal scorers, Callum Bailey (2), Isaac Staples (2), Jacob Smith (2), Abir Mukherjee and James Coughlan.
The Junior Black Sticks men got their series against the Malaysian juniors off to the best possible start with a landslide 8-0 victory at the McMillan centre tonight.
The Junior Black sticks had the edge over their opponent all game, and will have a lot of confidence going into their second game tomorrow.
The first goal came within 2 minutes, after James Coughlan was allowed to weave in and out of the Malaysian defence, and pass into the circle for Callum Bailey to deflect the ball into the goal.
Malaysia looked like it would strike back straight away but Mohammad Fitri's shot was just wide of the goal.
Both teams looked like they could have scored next, as Malaysia looked to use its speed down the middle of the field, while the Junior Black Sticks looked to attack down the wings.
It was not until the 25th minute that the second goal was scored with Bailey scoring his second of the game to give the Junior Black Sticks a 2-0 lead.
The Junior Black Sticks were able to score two more goals with Isaac Staples scoring in the 32nd minute, and then Amir Mukherjee scoring one minute later, to give the Junior Black Sticks a 4-0 lead going into halftime.
Malaysia came out of the second half recharged and looked to take advantage of the lack of urgency the Junior Black Sticks were showing.
At times Malaysia was its own worst enemy trying the barge past the Junior Black Sticks defence instead of using its speed to its advantage.
Once the Junior Black Sticks were able to shake off the half time cobwebs they went about taking apart the Malaysian defence with Coulghan scoring the first goal of the half in the 53rd minute.
A number of times Malaysia looked like it would score but each time it was close a pass would miss its target or would be put out of play.
Towards the end of the game the Malaysian looked like they were tiring, letting lazy defence creep in to its game allowing the Junior Black Sticks to score two more goals from Jacob Smith, and Staples.
Smith scored the final goal of the match in the 70th minute diving vertically half a metre of the ground to deflect a raised ball into the goal, giving the Junior Black Sticks a 8-0 win.
Friday, June 3, 2011
Dundee Girls Down Under
Casey Eastham & Marnie Hudson with crocodile. Epic Moments - www.epicmoments.com.auEastham and Hudson are in Darwin to compete in the Australian Hockey League Finals Week and while they two are Hockeyroos teammates, they will become opponents when the NSW Arrows (Eastham) and the OAMPS Queensland Scorchers (Hudson) meet each other on Friday 3 June at the AHL, with the winning team going through to the AHL grand final on Saturday 4 June.
The two will also be looking to impress national coach Adam Commens, with the coach set to announce the new Hockeyroos squad and the 2011 Champions Trophy squad (the Champions Trophy will be played in the Netherlands from June 25) at the conclusion of the AHL on Monday 6 June.
Hockey Australia media release
Malacca gunning for Division One
MALACCA will be gunning for a spot in Division One of the Razak Cup when the South Zone Qualifiers start today at the Batu Pahat pitch.
The South Zone only had three teams in Malacca Negri Sembilan and Johor, and only two will play in Division One while the third-placed side will see action in Division Two.
“As hosts of the Razak Cup, we would definitely be gunning for a top-two finish but it wont be easy.
“Negri and Johor will also be fielding an experienced side for the Qualifier, while we will be banking mostly on youth,” said Malacca coach K. Balakrishnan.
Malacca have 11 under-21 players but will miss five of them who are playing in the Malaysian Schools Sports Sports Council tournament in Johor Baru.
“We finished third in Division One last year, with basically the same players, but will not have the services of five young players this weekend as they are playing in the MSSM tournament in Johor Baru.
“All three teams in the group are almost of the same standard, but I believe Johor have a slight advantage and will be the team to beat,” said Balakrishnan.
Malacca have been training for two weeks and former national player Chua Boon Huat joined them yesterday to give Malacca a bite in attack.
The East Zone will also start this weekend, but after Police and Terengganu pulled out, Pahang and Kelantan will be using the Qualifiers as a warm-up, as both have already qualified to play in Division One.
SOUTH ZONE -- Today: Johor v Malacca (Batu Pahat, 6.30pm); Tomorrow: Negri Sembilan v Johor (Batu Pahat, 6.30pm); Sunday: Malacca v Negri Sembilan (Batu Pahat, 6.30pm).
EAST ZONE: Tomorrow -- Pahang v Kelantan (Kuantan Stadium, 7pm).
STANDINGS
NORTH ZONE
P W D L F A Pts
PENANG 3 2 0 1 9 5 6
FORCES 3 2 0 1 8 4 6
PERLIS 3 2 0 1 8 6 6
KEDAH 3 0 0 3 2 12 0
CENTRAL ZONE
P W D L F A Pts
K LUMPUR 3 3 0 0 14 7 9
PERAK 3 2 0 1 9 4 6
SELANGOR 3 1 0 2 5 11 3
PROJECT 2017 3 0 0 3 7 13 0
SOUTH ZONE
P W D L F A Pts
JOHOR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
NEGRI 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
MALACCA 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
EAST ZONE
P W D L F A Pts
KELANTAN 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
PAHANG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
The South Zone only had three teams in Malacca Negri Sembilan and Johor, and only two will play in Division One while the third-placed side will see action in Division Two.
“As hosts of the Razak Cup, we would definitely be gunning for a top-two finish but it wont be easy.
“Negri and Johor will also be fielding an experienced side for the Qualifier, while we will be banking mostly on youth,” said Malacca coach K. Balakrishnan.
Malacca have 11 under-21 players but will miss five of them who are playing in the Malaysian Schools Sports Sports Council tournament in Johor Baru.
“We finished third in Division One last year, with basically the same players, but will not have the services of five young players this weekend as they are playing in the MSSM tournament in Johor Baru.
“All three teams in the group are almost of the same standard, but I believe Johor have a slight advantage and will be the team to beat,” said Balakrishnan.
Malacca have been training for two weeks and former national player Chua Boon Huat joined them yesterday to give Malacca a bite in attack.
The East Zone will also start this weekend, but after Police and Terengganu pulled out, Pahang and Kelantan will be using the Qualifiers as a warm-up, as both have already qualified to play in Division One.
SOUTH ZONE -- Today: Johor v Malacca (Batu Pahat, 6.30pm); Tomorrow: Negri Sembilan v Johor (Batu Pahat, 6.30pm); Sunday: Malacca v Negri Sembilan (Batu Pahat, 6.30pm).
EAST ZONE: Tomorrow -- Pahang v Kelantan (Kuantan Stadium, 7pm).
STANDINGS
NORTH ZONE
P W D L F A Pts
PENANG 3 2 0 1 9 5 6
FORCES 3 2 0 1 8 4 6
PERLIS 3 2 0 1 8 6 6
KEDAH 3 0 0 3 2 12 0
CENTRAL ZONE
P W D L F A Pts
K LUMPUR 3 3 0 0 14 7 9
PERAK 3 2 0 1 9 4 6
SELANGOR 3 1 0 2 5 11 3
PROJECT 2017 3 0 0 3 7 13 0
SOUTH ZONE
P W D L F A Pts
JOHOR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
NEGRI 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
MALACCA 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
EAST ZONE
P W D L F A Pts
KELANTAN 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
PAHANG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Defensive frailties are a learning curve ...
THE Project 2013 team let in a massive 23 goals in four matches against the Australian Juniors, and the team management attributed it towards a 'learning curve'.
The juniors are on a playing tour of Australia and New Zealand to prepare for the Junior Asia Cup in Malacca next May, which also serves as a World Cup Qualifier.
Project 2013 lost their first match 9-1, second match 2-1, then drew 5-5 before being whipped again 7-2 in the final friendly.
Yes, the defence did let in a massive number of goals, but we are on a playing tour and should take it as a learning curve.
"The first match turned into a difficult one because we arrived at 2.30am and after training at 9am, we played the match at 3pm and the boys were heavy footed," said team manager K. Gobinathan.
They subsequently played better in the 2-1 defeat and 5-5 draw but collapsed in the last game.
"We are fielding Under-18 players, while the Australian side is made up of Under-23 players so the maturity gap was there.
"We will play another match against a senior league side, which has many national players, and after that the team will travel to New Zealand," said Gobinathan.
The juniors are on a playing tour of Australia and New Zealand to prepare for the Junior Asia Cup in Malacca next May, which also serves as a World Cup Qualifier.
Project 2013 lost their first match 9-1, second match 2-1, then drew 5-5 before being whipped again 7-2 in the final friendly.
Yes, the defence did let in a massive number of goals, but we are on a playing tour and should take it as a learning curve.
"The first match turned into a difficult one because we arrived at 2.30am and after training at 9am, we played the match at 3pm and the boys were heavy footed," said team manager K. Gobinathan.
They subsequently played better in the 2-1 defeat and 5-5 draw but collapsed in the last game.
"We are fielding Under-18 players, while the Australian side is made up of Under-23 players so the maturity gap was there.
"We will play another match against a senior league side, which has many national players, and after that the team will travel to New Zealand," said Gobinathan.
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Perak sweat for 4-2 win
PERAK were given the run-around before they managed to subdue Project 2017 4-2 in the Central Zone Razak Cup Qualifiers at the Ministry of Education stadium yesterday.
The Project 2017 team, made up of under-16 players, shocked Perak 2-0 into the breather, but could not hold onto the lead as experience gave Perak the unfair advantage in the second half.
The Project side scored off Hanif Azemi in the sixth and Najmi Farizal in the 27th minutes. But in the second half, they missed a handful of sitters and were punished with late goals from Sabri Mohamed (45th), Haziq Samsul (54th), Haniff Saidin (65th) and Faiz Ahmad (66th).
“For the Qualifiers, we are fielding a very young side made up of four 17-year-olds, and seven under-21 players. But still, my players have shown great determination like in the match against defending champions KL where we only lost 2-1,” said Perak coach Manjit Singh.
Perak have also released three players to the Project 2013 team which is on an Australian and New Zealand Tour.
The Project 2013 side played four matches against the Australian Juniors and lost 9-1, 2-1 drew 5-5 and then lost 7-2 yesterday.
RESULTS -- NORTH ZONE: Perlis 1 Armed Forces 3, Penang 5 Kedah 0.
CENTRAL ZONE: Perak 4 Project 2017 2, Kuala Lumpur 6 Selangor 2.
STANDINGS
NORTH ZONE
P W D L F A Pts
PENANG 3 2 0 1 9 5 6
FORCES 3 2 0 1 8 4 6
PERLIS 3 2 0 1 8 6 6
KEDAH 3 0 0 3 2 12 0
CENTRAL ZONE
P W D L F A Pts
K LUMPUR 3 3 0 0 14 7 9
PERAK 3 2 0 1 9 4 6
SELANGOR 3 1 0 2 5 11 3
PROJECT 2017 3 0 0 3 7 13 0
SOUTH ZONE
P W D L F A Pts
JOHOR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
NEGRI 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
MALACCA 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
EAST ZONE
P W D L F A Pts
KELANTAN 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
PAHANG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
The Project 2017 team, made up of under-16 players, shocked Perak 2-0 into the breather, but could not hold onto the lead as experience gave Perak the unfair advantage in the second half.
The Project side scored off Hanif Azemi in the sixth and Najmi Farizal in the 27th minutes. But in the second half, they missed a handful of sitters and were punished with late goals from Sabri Mohamed (45th), Haziq Samsul (54th), Haniff Saidin (65th) and Faiz Ahmad (66th).
“For the Qualifiers, we are fielding a very young side made up of four 17-year-olds, and seven under-21 players. But still, my players have shown great determination like in the match against defending champions KL where we only lost 2-1,” said Perak coach Manjit Singh.
Perak have also released three players to the Project 2013 team which is on an Australian and New Zealand Tour.
The Project 2013 side played four matches against the Australian Juniors and lost 9-1, 2-1 drew 5-5 and then lost 7-2 yesterday.
RESULTS -- NORTH ZONE: Perlis 1 Armed Forces 3, Penang 5 Kedah 0.
CENTRAL ZONE: Perak 4 Project 2017 2, Kuala Lumpur 6 Selangor 2.
STANDINGS
NORTH ZONE
P W D L F A Pts
PENANG 3 2 0 1 9 5 6
FORCES 3 2 0 1 8 4 6
PERLIS 3 2 0 1 8 6 6
KEDAH 3 0 0 3 2 12 0
CENTRAL ZONE
P W D L F A Pts
K LUMPUR 3 3 0 0 14 7 9
PERAK 3 2 0 1 9 4 6
SELANGOR 3 1 0 2 5 11 3
PROJECT 2017 3 0 0 3 7 13 0
SOUTH ZONE
P W D L F A Pts
JOHOR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
NEGRI 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
MALACCA 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
EAST ZONE
P W D L F A Pts
KELANTAN 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
PAHANG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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