World No 3 Germany Teach SA a Lesson
Germany run out 5-1 winners in opening Four Nations series against SA, and while both teams had chances the clinical finishing of the tournament hosts made all the difference.
Positive 4-Nations Result
With a deserved 5-2 win over the South African national women’s hockey team, Germany has won the inaugural Women’s Setanta Sports Trophy in Dublin on Sunday, with hosts Ireland claiming third position after defeating Scotland 2-1.
SA vs Germany Preview
The South African national hockey team take on Olympic champions and world number 4-ranked Germany on Friday afternoon, in their second fixture in the Four Nations Setanta Sports Trophy in Dublin, Ireland.
Best Hockey Festival Result
A last-gasp effort by the German goalkeeper, Yvonne Frank, robbed South Africa of what would have been a well-deserved victory over the third ranked team in the world in the Spar Hockey Festival at the Stellenbosch University’s Astro Turf on Wednesday. The teams drew 2-2.