Jensen triple joy for the Dutch as Germany eliminates both Belgian teams and India wins a bonus over the USA

Jensen triple joy for the Dutch as Germany eliminates both Belgian teams and India wins a bonus over the USA

On the last day of the mini-tournament in Santiago del Estero, Argentina, the German men defeated a youthful but competitive Belgian squad 3-2 thanks to three goals on the first three penalty corners of the match. In the women's match, Germany had more opportunities than the score indicated, but Die Danas prevailed 3-1 against the Belgian Red Panthers.

The Netherlands defeated Australia 3-1 to wrap off the women's mini tournament in Rourkela, maintaining their stellar winning streak. Maria Verschoor commemorates her 200th international while Ybby Jensen extends her league-high total by three.

The teams were locked 1-1 at the final siren in the second game of the day, which was played between the hosts India and the United States. The home side ultimately won the additional point in a shootout.

Australia 1–3 Netherlands (women)

During the 3-1 victory against Australia, Maria Verschoor commemorated her 200th cap for the Netherlands. Verschoor was involved right away, as her side took the lead in the second minute when she won a penalty kick for Yibby Jensen. The Dutch dominated the opening quarter, and in the thirteenth and fourteenth minutes, Jansen used drag flicks to complete his hat-trick. Goalkeepers Jocelyn Bartram and Anne Veenendaal had a lot of work to do in the tightly contested second half. In the twenty-first minute, Stephanie Kershaw dealt Australia a blow with a deflection on a penalty corner, putting the score 3-1 at halftime.

In a rugged and fast-paced second half, both sides had opportunities. Idling goals aside, there was plenty of thrilling action. The Netherlands' remarkable undefeated run now stands at 45 games after this victory, their 12th straight of the year. With 15 goals, Jensen surged even further to the top of the goalscoring standings. The Netherlands will play Germany in Utrecht on June 22 in the FIH Hockey Pro League, while Australia will play Belgium in Antwerp on May 29.

The Netherlands' Ybby Janssen won player of the match, highlighting her team's impressive performance in India with the statement, "We are really happy with the win, and we also played eight matches so we are going home with a good feeling." However, there is still much that needs to be improved.

India 1 - 1 USA (women) (SO: 1 - 2)

Those hosting India and the United States tied 1-1 in an exciting contest that had its share of highs and lows. India won the 2–1 shootout to gain the additional point, and both teams received a point for the draw—a first for the US in the tournament this year. In their previous games, the Americans were slow to start, but they looked lively from behind, and India found it difficult to retake the initiative. With a spectacular drag flick, Deepika gave the Indians a slim 1-0 lead before the break, but they squandered three more opportunities.

Ashley Sessa's equalizing goal from a penalty corner variation in the 45th minute set the scene for an exciting finish as the United States fought throughout the second half. Although there were exhilarating moments on both sides of the field, the game finished in a stalemate because neither team was able to score the game-winning goal. Despite missing four shots, Savita once again emerged victorious for India, winning the shootout 2-1. On May 22 in Antwerp, both teams will resume play in the FIH Hockey Pro League, with the USA playing Belgium and India playing Argentina.

"It was a shootout so definitely the group played hard until the last second," said India's Savita, who won Player of the Match. We believed we had to hang on until the very last minute because the USA is a nation that never gives up." Will have to fight." We accomplished it as a team, and we were prepared for the gunfight.

Men) Belgium 2, Germany 3.

Prior to the game, Germany's head coach Andre Henning expressed his desire for his squad to play well and become more effective in the circle. At the first penalty corner of the match, Henning's side went three on three. Justus Weigand needed to make a nice slide down the left to flick on the ball in order for Germany to take control of the game and let Belgium take the lead. Using many long aerials from defender Tom Grambusch, he scored. shield. With strong flicks in the second quarter, Wiegand and Grambusch seized a 3-0 lead. When Jeremy Wilbers completed the play in the air at the back post to put Belgium ahead, the Red Panthers bowed but did not break. A second later, Emmanuel Stockbroekx almost had a tap in for Belgium, but Alexander Stadler quickly made a stop.

The third ended with Belgium handed a penalty corner after a short spell of survival. Nicklas Bosserhoff's body blocked Thomas Krol's strong flick on the line, enabling Willems to secure the penalty stroke goal and put Belgium ahead 3-2. In the fourth quarter, there was a lot of sloppiness and close play. Michel K. Struthoff of Germany sent a hard shot against the crossbar, while Alexander Stadler of Belgium saved consecutive penalty corners.

Es. In the latter moments of the match, Germany regained the lead, but Simon Vandenbroucke, who is known for his aggressiveness, mounted a valiant challenge that saw Germany win 3–2.

The Red Panthers is refusing to play again until the end of May when they host Argentina, Ireland, and India. This closes their Pro League season.

Player of the match Tom Grambusch, a German defender as well as goal scorer, said, "It was a touch match, especially in the second half."We played really well and converted our opportunities in the first half, but we struggled to generate opportunities in the second half and ultimately lost 3-2.

Women) Belgium 1 - 3 Germany

Germany had the better of the most of the assault and solid possession in their 3-1 victory against Belgium, but their circle efficiency was inconsistent. For the most of the match, Germany's captain Nike Lorenz was the one generating opportunities on the field. Tiphane Duquesne first stopped her drag flick on the line, and then Elena Sotgiu denied her on the backhand with an outstretched foot. Germany eventually broke through when Sotgiu made an incredible stop on Lena Michel's blast from a penalty corner. However, Stine Kurz well-recovered the rebound, and the subsequent shot went in off the Belgian defender by providing Germany a 1-0 lead. Valentin Altenberg, the head coach of Germany, felt that a team chat before halftime would have been beneficial given the paucity of conversions in the first half.

After some superb passing by Lorenz, Jett Fleischutz put Germany up 2-0 with a backhand shot a few minutes into the third quarter. Die Danas kept up the pressure, winning many penalty corners, but Sotgiu, Duquesne, his post player, the first runner, and even the crossbar kept the Germans in danger. Early in the fourth quarter, Belgium's Maite Bussels made her senior debut and performed well, blocking a barrage of German shots and penalty corners. Felicia Theunissen attempted a close-range shot for the Red Panthers, but Lisa Schneider looked competent. Pauline Leclef finished Schneider's shutout by taking advantage of a fantastic passing game, demonstrating that Belgium's effort never stopped. Germany, who were starting to look bad, ultimately increased the lead to 3-1 with a Sarah Strauss assist.

The Red Panthers' Pro League season comes to a close with this match; they won't play again until the end of May when they host Argentina, the US, and India.

Lisa Nolte of Germany was named Player of the Game. Her expression spoke more than words as she discussed the team's lackluster first half performance and their spectacular opening five minutes of the second half.

armband for the best scorer

FIH created the Top Scorer Armband to honor gifted goal scorers throughout the season. The top scorers in both the men's and women's tournaments now wearing them serve as a visible reminder to supporters of their accomplishments. Players need to proudly wear them throughout every game.

Currently leading scorer:

Women: 15 goals for Ybby Jansen (NED)

Men: 7 goals from Zip Jansen (NED)

To see the current FIH Hockey Pro League standings, click this link.

February 18, 2024, FIH Pro League

Hockey Stadium Birsa Munda, Rourkela (IND)

Result: Australia 1 - 3 Netherlands in Match 30 (W).

The game's MVP is Yibby Johnson (NED).

Umpires: Gareth Greenfield (NZL-Video), Christy Robertson (AUS-Reserve), David Tomlinson (NZL), and Martin Madden (SCO).

Result: USA 1 - India 1 (SO: 1 - 2) in Match 31 (W).

Player of the game: Indian Savita

Elisha Newman (AUS), Christy Robertson (AUS-Video), Gareth Greenfield (NZL-Reserve), and Junko Wagatsuma (JPN) are the umpires.

Argentina's Santiago del Estero (ARG)

Match 21 (M): Germany 3, Belgium 2.

Player of the game: German player Thomas Grambusch

Umpires: Maggie Giddens (USA-Reserve), Sean Rappaport (RSA-Video), Irene Presenqui (ARG), and Benjamin Peters (USA)

Match 29 (W): Germany 3, Belgium 1.

Lisa Nolte (GER) was the player of the match.

Victoria Pazos (PAR), Sean Rappaport (RSA-Reserve), Tyler Klenk (CAN), and Maggie Giddens (USA-Video) are the umpires.