A single goal by Maartje Paumen was enough to give the Netherlands the gold medals in the BDO Women’s Champions’ Trophy in Quilmes yesterday. The Dutch stunned their opponents, Argentina, by taking the lead after only three minutes, and although they dominated the match for long periods they failed to find the net. The bronze place goes to Germany who beat Australia 2-0. Germany had been somewhat on the fringes during this tournament, despite managing a draw against the Dutch in the round-robin stage, and they will find some encouragement from what might be a return to form for the Olympic champions. Japan overcame Spain 2-0 to take 5th place, both goals being scored by Rika Komazawa.
In the Indoor Finals at the NIA yesterday (Sunday) the Boys’ u16 final was won by the Perse School, who beat Sevenoaks 4-3. In the Girl’s u16 final, Belper HC beat Kingston Grammar 5-2. The Boy’s u18 final went to Ipswich School who ovecame Millfield 4-3 and in the Girl’s u18 Kings School, Canterbury beat Bromsgrove after a penalty stroke decider.
In the Women’s Final it was Slough’s year, as Jane Smith netted five of their seven goals against Bowdon Hightown. Final score 7-4. Canterbury men, who are having a difficult year outdoors, and despite having no training facilities available for indoor hockey, reverse the outcome of last year’s final by beating East Grinstead 7-6. Grinstead had gone into the break 5-4 up, but only managed to find the net once in the second period. Goals from David Matthews and Greg Nicol gave Canterbury their first indoor club championship.
