Holland Shade SA in Penalty Shootout
Agonisingly close London Cup semi-final loss on penalties to reigning Olympic champs Holland – after ending regular play 2-2 – shows just how ready coach Bonnet’s SA women’s hockey team is for London 2012
SA Draw World Champs Holland in London Cup Semi
South Africa’s dramatic win against World no. four Great Britain and narrow loss to no. three Germany in the Investec London Cup has eliminated the tournament hosts from the competition, but ensured that the South Africans will face world champions Holland in their semi-final at 3:30 on Saturday (Live broadcast on SS4)
Team Prepared for World Champs Holland Semi
Massive home support boosts talent-laden Investec South African women’s hockey team as they prepare to take on world no. 1 Holland in their London Cup semi-final on Saturday
SA Upset World No. 4 Great Britain
World no. 12 SA women’s hockey upset world no. 4 Great Britain 3-1 in their opening Investec London Cup on Tuesday, as Sulette Damons, Bernie Coston and Jen Wilson kept the scoreboard ticking over while Lisa Deetlefs, Lenise Marais, and goalkeeper Mariette Rix were just 3 of the South Africans who made critical tackles in defence.
SS to Broadcast SA London Cup Fixtures
Live coverage for SA supporters as Investec London Cup brings world numbers three and four, Germany and Great Britain, fixtures for the South African women’s hockey team
School of Hard Knocks for Winning Team
Coach Bonnet piles pressure on the SA women’s hockey team, and team responds with goals by Sulette Damons and Jen Wilson to ensure hard-fought 2-1 win in second of five tests against Scotland on Monday after 2-2 draw on Sunday
International Friendly Begins Olympic Lead-Up
Giles Bonnet put his team through their first international friendly in his London 2012 preparation against Great Britain Olympic team on Thursday afternoon. SA lost the match 1-5, and won the practice penalty shootout 4-0
Marescia Upbeat as International Season Starts
Captain Marsha Marescia talks to gsport about the national women’s hockey team’s many assignments ahead of the London 2012 Olympic Games, and their hopes of improving ranking and qualifying for the Champions Trophy tournament
Hockey Girls Win Bronze
The SPAR South African Women’s hockey team finished their three week tour off in brilliant style when they beat India 5 – 1 in the 3rd and 4th play-off match, to take the bronze at the 4 Nations Women’s hockey tournament in Rotterdam, Netherlands, on Saturday.
Four Nations Bronze for Brave SA
The SPAR SA Women’s Hockey team walked away with the bronze medal after beating the host country Ireland, 2 – 1 in the 3rd and 4th playoff match at the Setanta 4 Nations Women’s Hockey Tournament, in Dublin, Ireland on Monday.
SA Win Beijing Prep Series
The triumphant South African Women’s Hockey team after winning the SPAR Cup Tri-nations hockey tournament at the Randburg Hockey Stadium on Saturday. Picture: Reg Caldecott SPAR South Africa and Canada played out to a tame 1-1 draw in the final match of the SPAR Cup Tri-Nations series played at the Randburg Hockey Stadium on Saturday, […]
Monica Drops 2 in Sweeping Victory
Monica Gorny showed her form in an outstanding victory over Great Britain’s Aimee Gibson, when she dominated the Girls Singles final of the ITF/SATA Junior Championships, played in East London on Thursday.