The South African Hockey Women’s team had an incredible resurgence coming from 3 goals down to level the score 3-3 against Japan at the FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup on Tuesday, 5 July 2022.
Breathless. Exciting. Sensational.
The SA Hockey Women fought back from 3-0 down to draw 3-3 against Japan at the World Cup today. SA Goals were by Kirsten Paton and Tarryn Lombard (2). Tomorrow concludes the Group stage with a match against Australia. #HWC2022 #HockeyEquals pic.twitter.com/BtoR5q96pW
— SA Hockey (@SA_Hockey) July 5, 2022
The never-say-die attitude of the 16th-ranked side stepped up their game to earn themselves a point in their second group game in Terrassa to keep their crossover chances alive.
The goals were scored by Kirsten Paton and Tarryn Lombard (2) in a thrilling comeback effort, with the last two goals scored inside the last 5 minutes of the game.
A moment that defines the entire game.@SA_Hockey came from three goals down and scored a last-minute equaliser to secure a point against Japan 👏
An incredible second-half performance from the African champions 🇿🇦 #HWC2022 pic.twitter.com/FrCtQ1tBrr
— Watch.Hockey (@watchdothockey) July 5, 2022
Having lost against Belgium and drawing with Japan, the women in green and gold will be looking to end the group stages on a positive note when they next play Australia and decide on the final group place.
Photo 1 Caption: The South African Hockey Women’s team had an incredible resurgence coming from 3 goals down to level the score 3-3 against Japan at the FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup on Tuesday, 5 July 2022. Photo: FIH Hockey
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