German hockey women started the new year with one win and one loss in the FIH Pro League. In the fourth World Cup against Australia in Sydney, lost 0:3 (0:2) in the third World Cup.
“We played a very weak first half, unmotivated and weak in blocking”National coach Valentin Altenburg criticized his team for missing only eight penalty corners in Sunday’s (February 12, 2023) match. “We gradually got the game back on the pitch in the second half but failed to get on the scoreboard and in the end we thoroughly deserved to lose.”, the coach added. Goals for the hosts came from Ambrosia Malone in the 24th minute and Grace Stewart (58th).
An opening win against China
On Saturday, the Germans won their opening clash with China 2-1 (2-1). Hamburg’s Jed Fleschutz (25th) scored the winning goal just before the half-time break. Jiaqi Zhang (17th) equalized after a penalty corner from Nike Lorenz (11th).
The world number four will meet on Tuesday (8.40 am / CET). Sydney Olympic Park Back in China, Wednesday (8.40am / CEST) back in Australia. After six games, the DHB selection is currently third in the World League.
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