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Post by Panda on Jun 12, 2014 16:07:42 GMT 1
This has gone under the radar somewhat due to other sporting events that are taking place but England's men are in the semi-finals of the hockey World Cup, where they will face the hosts Holland tomorrow, having clinched their place in the last four with a late winner against Belgium in their final group game. The winners will face either Argentina or Australia in the final.
England's women were strongly fancied in their tournament but had a nightmare time, winning just one of their five group games and only avoiding being classified in last place by beating Belgium on penalties in the 11th & 12th place match.
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Post by Shireblogger on Jun 13, 2014 2:19:45 GMT 1
For quite a long time, the England men's and women's teams have hovered between 5th and 8th in the world, which means the men have probably exceeded expectations and the women fallen short this time around. Its a shame that hockey doesn't have a higher profile in Britain, as it is exciting to watch, and requires tactics, skill and athleticism.
It could also be a highly accessible sport for children and adults to play, as it doesn't require such a large pitch as football, rugby or cricket, can be played on all weather surfaces, all year round, and, apart from the goalkeepers, doesn't require expensive equipment. UK Hockey needs to invest in some serious marketing / PR / lobbying of the educational establishment.
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Post by Panda on Jun 14, 2014 16:05:03 GMT 1
England lost 1-0 yesterday.
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