JACKSON EQUALISER NOT ENOUGH

England's men played the first of three test matches against Pakistan at Cannock HC this evening. In a match that saw all the goals come in the first half, Akhtar Ali opened the scoring for the visitors from open play, but England got back into the game with an Ashley Jackson penalty corner seconds later. Muhammad Irfan scored what turned out to be the winner from a penalty corner shortly before half time.

Final score 2-1 to Pakistan.

After the match, coach Jason Lee commented, "I'm very disappointed with our play tonight, as is the team.  It was a tired and lethargic display and our basics let us down.  I'm sure the stats will show that we had more circle entries than they did, but we just couldn't finish. We're trying to integrate a lot of new players into the side, and we're trying to be a better team, trying new things out, but this can lead to mistakes being made."

ENGLAND SQUAD AGAINST PAKISTAN: James Fair (Cannock), Richard Mantell (Reading), Ben Hawes (Surbiton), Alastair Wilson (Beeston), Richard Smith (Loughborough Students), Ashley Jackson (HGC), Glenn Kirkham (C) (East Grinstead), Rob Moore (Surbiton), Barry Middleton (HGC), Simon Mantell (HGC), Matt Daly (Surbiton), Richard Alexander (Surbiton), Iain Mackay (Reading), Adam Dixon (Beeston), James Tindall (Surbiton) and Simon Egerton (Bowdon).

England next play Pakistan on Thursday. TalkHockeyRadio will be there with a report and photograph later in the evening.

 
 

GERMANY JUNIOR WORLD CUP CHAMPIONS

Germany were crowned the new Junior World Cup Champions in Johore, Malaysia, earlier today when they beat the Netherlands in the final, 3-1. The bronze medal was won by Australia, who overcame New Zealand 4-1.

Final placings:

1.Germany
2. Netherlands
3. Australia
4. New Zealand
5. Pakistan
6. Argentina
7. Korea
8. Spain
9. India
10. Poland
11. Belgium
12. Malaysia
13. Japan
14. Egypt
15. South Africa
16. ENGLAND
17. Chile
18. Russia
19. Singapore
20. USA

ENGLAND DRAW TWO-MATCH TEST SERIES

A Helen Richardson goal in the 60^th minute was all that England had to show in their second test match against Germany in Russelheim today. A Fanny Rinne (pictured) penalty corner strike early in the match was followed up by a goal in open play from Janne Muller-Wieland before the break.

Germany scored their third 12 minutes into the second half from a penalty corner conversion by Janine Beermann.

Final score 3-1 to Germany. The two match series is drawn 1-1.

England's squad was as yesterday save for Becky Duggan replacing Beth Storry in goal and Laura Unsworth playing in place of Chloe Strong.

SUSIE EARN’S WIN FOR ENGLAND WOMEN

England's women went into the second half of their first test match against Germany in Russelheim this afternoon with a 2-0 lead after Chloe Rogers and Jo Ellis had each found the net. Shortly after the break Germany's Fanny Rinne stepped up to convert a penalty stroke after a bad tackle by an English defender, which was followed up by a penalty corner strike by Lydia Haase which put the sides at level pegging on 2-2.

England's saviour was Birmingham University's Susie Gilbert, who scored with seven minutes of play left with a reverse stick shot from the top of the circle. Final score 3-2 to England.

England play their second match against Germany in Russelheim tomorrow.

ENGLAND SQUAD AGAINST GERMANY: Beth Storry (SCHC, Netherlands), Kate Walsh (SCHC, Netherlands), Chloe Strong (Pinoke, Netherlands), Sally Walton (Bowdon Hightown), Natalie Seymour (Canterbury), Chloe Rogers (Leicester), Ashleigh Ball (Slough), Helen Richardson (Den Bosch, Netherlands), Alex Danson (Klein Switserland, Netherlands), Nicola White (Loughborough Students), Katie Long (Leicester), Gemma Darrington (Leicester), Susie Gilbert (University of Birmingham), Rebecca Herbert (Kampong, Netherlands), Jo Ellis (Bowdon Hightown), Kerry Williams (Leicester). Did not play: Becky Duggan (Trojans), Laura Unsworth (Loughborough Students).

Latest from Junior World Cup

TODAY'S RESULTS IN THE JUNIOR WORLD CUP

In Singapore:

For 9^th place, India 4, Poland 0.
For 13^th place, Japan 2 Egypt 1
For 19^th place, USA 1 Singapore 3

In Johore (Malaysia)

For 11^th place, Belgium 3 Malaysia 2.
For 17^th place, Russia 3 Chile 5

Final and bronze medal matches will be played in Johore tomorrow.

England have finished 16^th after losing to South Africa on penalty strokes yesterday.

PENALTY STROKES CONDEMN ENGLAND TO SIXTEENTH PLACE

England blew their last opportunity to redeem themselves by failing to record a win in their 15^th / 16^th place match against South Africa in the Junior World Cup in Singapore earlier today. Two late goals by South Africa cancelled out the 2-0 lead by England, both scored by Bowdon's Alex Edmonstone. The match was decided on penalty strokes, with England finally crashing out 6-5 on strokes.

England finished 4^th in this competition 12 years ago, followed by another 4^th four years later, and a ninth place in the last tournament. This 16^th place finish, with nations such as Egypt and Malaysia finishing above us, must give course for concern, particularly as many of the squad will fancy their chances of a place in the London Olympics in 2012.

The final will be played between Germany and the Netherlands on Sunday, with the bronze medal match being contested between Australia and New Zealand on the same day.

TODAY'S RESULTS

15^th/16^th place: South Africa 2 - 2 England (South Africa win 6-5 after penalty strokes)

7^th/8^th place: Spain 3 - 4 Korea

5^th/6^th place: Argentina 1 - 4 Pakistan

1^{s t}- 4^th place Australia 2 - 3 Germany (AET)

1^st - 4^th place: Netherlands 4 - 1 New Zealand

 SATURDAY'S FIXTURES

13^th/14^th place Japan v Egypt

11^th/12^th place Belgium v Malaysia

19^th/20^th place USA v Singapore

17^th/18^th place Russia v Chile

9^th/10^th place India v Poland

 SUNDAY'S FIXTURES

Bronze Medal March: Australia v New Zealand

Final Winner of Germany v Netherlands

JUNIOR WORLD CUP STANDINGS (As of close of play on Friday)

1^st / 2^nd Germany / Netherlands (to be decided).

3^rd / 4^th Australia v New Zealand

5th: Pakistan

6th: Argentina

7th: Korea

8th: Spain

9^th / 10^th India/Poland (to be decided)

11^th / 12^th Belgium/Malaysia (to be decided)

13^th / 14th Japan/Egypt (to be decided)

15th: South Africa

16th: England

17^th /18^th Russia/Chile (to be decided)

19^th / 20^th USA/Singapore

JUNIOR WORLD CUP RESULTS HIT NEW LOW

England's dreadful performance in the Junior World Cup hit a new low earlier today when they were defeated 9-0 in Singapore. In a repeat of Monday's match against Japan, they conceded a goal within the first minute. England's tormentors on this occasion were India, who were 5-0 up before the break.

The best that England can now expect is 15^th. They will play South Africa on either Friday or Saturday to decide.

Other results today (Wednesday):
South Africa v Poland 4:5

Belgium v Japan 6:2

India v England 9:0

Spain v Argentina 1:4

Netherlands v Germany 1:1

USA v Chile 1:2

Singapore v Russia 3:4
Korea v Pakistan 1:5

Australia v New Zealand 2:0

Malaysia v Egypt 2:2

TODAY'S TABLES: MEDALS ROUNDS

Pool E		P	W	D	L	Goals	P
1.	Netherlands	3	2	1	0	7:2	7
2.	Germany	3	2	1	0	9:5	7
3.	Argentina	3	1	0	2	6:7	3
4.	Spain	3	0	0	3	4:12	0

Pool F		P	W	D	L	Goals	P
1.	Australia	3	3	0	0	11:2	9
2.	New Zealand	3	1	1	1	7:7	4
3.	Pakistan	3	1	0	2	8:11	3
4.	Korea	3	0	1	2	5:11	1

Non-Medal Round Pools (Rankings 9 to 16)

Pool G		P	W	D	L	Goals	P
1.	India	3	3	0	0	20:2	9
2.	Belgium	3	2	0	1	8:6	6
3.	Japan	3	1	0	2	6:14	3
4.	England	3	0	0	3	1:13	0

Pool H		P	W	D	L	Goals	P
1.	Poland	3	2	1	0	8:6	7
2	Malaysia	3	1	1	1	6:5	4
3.	Egypt	3	0	3	0	5:5	3
4.	South Africa	3	0	1	2	7:10	1

Non-Medal Round Pool (Rankings 17 to 20)

Pool I		P	W	D	L	Goals	P
1.	Russia	3	2	0	1	11:9	6
2.	Chile	3	2	0	1	9:8	6
3.	USA	3	2	0	1	8:7	6
4.	Singapore	3	0	0	3	8:12	0

Results from Junior World Cup

There were two matches in the Junior World Cup today:

Russia v Chile 4:2
Singapore v USA 2:3

England's next match is against India tomorrow (Wednesday).

ENGLAND ON BACK FOOT FROM START. News from the Junior World Cup in Malaysia/Singapore.

England's second round match in Pool G earlier today (Monday) got off to a disastrous start when they conceded a penalty corner against Japan with less than 30 seconds on the clock. The corner, which was converted by Japan's captain Ryota Kubo, put England on the back foot from the outset.

Stourport's Chris Giffiths levelled the scores early in the second half, taking advantage of a rebound from a penalty corner but Kubo was to have the last say with his second penalty corner conversion of the match, 23 minutes into the half. Final score 2-1 to Japan.

England are firmly wedged at the bottom of Pool G in what has been a disappointing tournament. The best they can now hope for is to finish 13^th out of 16. England's next second round match will be against India in Singapore on Friday. The match has been moved back to later in the day to allow England time to travel to Singapore. The match was initially scheduled for early in the day.

Yesterday's (Sunday's) Second Round Results

Pool E

Netherlands 3 - 0 Spain
Germany 3 - 1 Argentina

 Pool F

Korea 3 - 3 New Zealand
Pakistan 1 - 6 Australia

 Pool G

Belgium 2 – 0 England
India 7 - 2 Japan

 Pool H

Egypt 2 - 2 South Africa
Malaysia 1 - 2 Poland

 Pool I

USA 4 – 3 Russia
Chile 5 - 3 Singapore

 Today's Second Round Results 

Pool E

Argentina 1 - 3 Netherlands
Spain 3 - 5 Germany

 Pool F

New Zealand 4 - 2 Pakistan
Australia 3 - 1 Korea 

Pool G

England 1 – 2 Japan
India 4 - 0 Belgium

 Pool H

Malaysia 3 – 1 South Africa
Poland 1 - 1 Egypt

 Pool I

No fixtures today in Pool I

 
LATEST POSITIONS:

Medal Round Pool E: 1 Netherlands, 2 Germany, 3 Argentina, 4 Spain. 

Medal Round Pool F: 1 Australia, 2 New Zealand, 3 Korea, 4 Pakistan.  

Non-Medal Round Pool G: 1 India, 2 Belgium, 3 Japan, 4 England. 

Non-Medal Round Pool H: 1 Poland, 2 Malaysia, 3 Egypt, 4 South Africa. 

Non-Medal Round Pool I: 1 Chile, 2 USA, 3 Russia, 4 Singapore.

EXCELLENT START FIZZLES OUT by Peter Savage in Nottingham

England's women played their second match in a two-match series against Spain in Nottingham this afternoon. It was a game where England showed much promise, with some excellent individual skills in evidence, but which seemed to fizzle out in the second half.

Helen Richardson (shown here with her 100^th cap, presented by England Hockey president Martin Gotheridge on Saturday) opened the scoring after 17 minutes and Chloe Strong followed up with a penalty corner conversion eight minutes later. But the match slid from being dazzling to tedious in the second half, despite Alex Danson's early penalty corner conversion. Spain had their chances and Beth Story made a series of fine saves throughout the match. But she was unable to stop Gloria Comerna's 56^th minute penalty corner strike, which gave the visitors their only goal of the match.

Final score 3-1 to England.

MEN'S JUNIOR WORLD CUP

England suffered a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Belgium in their first second round match in Malaysia earlier today. England were two behind by the break and were not able to get back into the match.

More information about the Junior World Cup will appear tomorrow.

Latest from Men’s Junior World Cup

There was no play in the Men's Junior World Cup today (Saturday). England's next match is tomorrow against Belgium in the second stage non-medal round. England go on to play Japan on Monday and India on Wednesday.

A LONG SHOT by Pat Rowley in Nottingham

It needed a splendidly taken goal by England newcomer Kate Long to bring England to life in the first of their two weekend internationals against Spain at Nottingham. Though more dominant in the second half, England could not capitalise further and the match finished as a tame 1-1 draw.

Long's goal was a quick riposte to Spain who had scored at the start of the second half. Raquel Huertas who was given a free shot after sloppy defensive play by England. Huertas must have been relieved. She had shot weakly straight at England goalkeeper Beth Storry from an 18^th minute Spanish penalty stroke.

Long, the Leicester 21 year old playing her 5^th international, scored with a fierce cross shot after Alex Danson had opened up the Spanish defence and Jo (Hightown) Ellis had squared the ball to her. It was her second international goal in successive matches.

England coach, Danny Kerry, described England's performance "as about four out of ten" but praised Long "for taking her chance so well". He felt his rebuilt squad made far too many errors.

ENGLAND NOT SIMPLY THE BEST by Peter Savage in Nottingham – plus the latest from the Junior World Cup

There was a certain irony when the public address system at Highfields played 'Simply the Best' after Jonty Clarke scored his 66^th minute goal against Australia in the second test match in Nottingham this evening. England were 4-0 down at the time and the scoreline indicates who were the best team on the pitch. Despite that, the overall margins between the two teams were not that great and it was a series of errors by England, rather than the Australians dominating the match, which led to them losing the match.

In the opening exchanges there was not much to choose between the teams but two goals in three minutes shortly before the break – the first from Chris Ciriello from a penalty corner and the second by Glenn Turner – put the Australians into the driving seat for the restart. England had a second lapse when first Glenn Simpson and then Jamie Dwyer put two more goals to the credit of the Australians.

The final score: 4-1 to Australia.

The match was attended by just under a thousand spectators. It is the turn of England's women tomorrow when they take on Spain in the first of two test matches.

LATEST FROM JUNIOR WORLD CUP

Earlier this afternoon in Malaysia, England were twice ahead in their Junior World Cup Pool C match against Korea, only to be pegged back to a 2-2 draw. England's scorers were Chris Gregg and David Beckett. England have now finished fourth in the pool, between Malaysia and the USA.

Pool A:

Egypt 1 – 3 Argentina

Belgium 2 - 1 Pakistan

Pool B:

Australia 2 – 0 South Africa

Germany 3 – 1 Japan

Pool C:

Korea 2 – 2 England

Spain 3 - 3 Malaysia

Pool D

Netherlands 2 - 2 New Zealand

India 4 – 2 Poland

FINAL POOL STANDINGS:

Pool A: 1 Argentina, 2 Pakistan, 3 Belgium, 4 Egypt, 5 Russia.

Pool B: Jt1 Australia, Jt1 Germany, 3 South Africa, 4 Japan, 5 Chile.

Pool C: 1 Korea, 2 Spain, 3 Malaysia, 4 England, 5 USA.

Pool D: 1 Netherlands, 2 New Zealand, 3 India, 4 Poland, 5 Singapore.

ENGLAND REMAIN WITH SLIM CHANCE

England maintained their slim hope of qualifying for a medal place in the Junior World Cup earlier today. Taking on the outsiders from the USA, England had a poor first half, with only Henry Weir recording England's single goal in the 24^th minute. England's second half started with more promise with Johnny Kinder scoring twice in the first three minutes. Despite enjoying most of the possession, they were only able to add one more goal before the final hooter, scored off the stick of Chris Gregg. Final score: 4-0 to England.
The three points from this game leaves England in fourth place, three points adrift of Spain and Malaysia who are both on six.
England's next match is against Korea tomorrow (Frinday).
England squad against USA: David Beckett (Loughborough Students), Nick Catlin (Loughborough Students), David Condon (Loughborough Students), Marc Edwards (Loughborough Students), Simon Faulkner (Loughborough Students), Chris Gregg (Loughborough Students), Johnny Kinder (Fareham), Ian Scanlon (GK) (Hampstead & Westminster), Ben Tibble (Surbiton), Henry Weir (Loughborough Students), Tom Woods (University of Exeter), Ben Arnold (Beeston), Richie Dawson-Smith (Bowdon), Chris Griffiths (Stourport), Ed Kelleher (Reading) and Sam Middleton (Bournville). Did not play: James Bailey (Old Loughtonians) and Alex Edmonstone (Bowdon).

Other results from the Junior World Cup today:

Belgium 6 – 1 Russia
Pakistan 3 - 2 Argentina
Japan 3 - 1 Chile
Germany 1 - 1 Australia
England 4 – 0 USA
Korea 1 - 0 Spain
Netherlands 3 - 2 India
New Zealand 3 - 1 Singapore

Current Standings:
Pool A: 1 Pakistan, 2 Argentina, 3 Belgium, 4 Egypt, 5 Russia
Pool B:
1 Australia, 2 Germany, 3 South Africa, 4 Japan, 5 Chile
Pool C: 1 Korea, 2 Spain, 3 Malaysia, 4 England, 5 USA
Pool D: 1 Netherlands, 2 New Zealand, 3 India, 4 Poland, 5 Singapore

ENGLAND STILL WITH A SLIM CHANCE

England maintained their slim hope of qualifying for a medal place in the Junior World Cup earlier today. Taking on the outsiders from the USA, England had a poor first half, with only Henry Weir recording England's single goal in the 24^th minute. England's second half started with more promise with Johnny Kinder scoring twice in the first three minutes. Despite enjoying most of the possession, they were only able to add one more goal before the final hooter, scored off the stick of Chris Gregg. Final score: 4-0 to England.
The three points from this game leaves England in fourth place, three points adrift of Spain and Malaysia who are both on six.
England's next match is against Korea tomorrow (Frinday).
England squad against USA: David Beckett (Loughborough Students), Nick Catlin (Loughborough Students), David Condon (Loughborough Students), Marc Edwards (Loughborough Students), Simon Faulkner (Loughborough Students), Chris Gregg (Loughborough Students), Johnny Kinder (Fareham), Ian Scanlon (GK) (Hampstead & Westminster), Ben Tibble (Surbiton), Henry Weir (Loughborough Students), Tom Woods (University of Exeter), Ben Arnold (Beeston), Richie Dawson-Smith (Bowdon), Chris Griffiths (Stourport), Ed Kelleher (Reading) and Sam Middleton (Bournville). Did not play: James Bailey (Old Loughtonians) and Alex Edmonstone (Bowdon).

Other results from the Junior World Cup today:

Belgium 6 – 1 Russia
Pakistan 3 - 2 Argentina
Japan 3 - 1 Chile
Germany 1 - 1 Australia
England 4 – 0 USA
Korea 1 - 0 Spain
Netherlands 3 - 2 India
New Zealand 3 - 1 Singapore

Current Standings:
Pool A: 1 Pakistan, 2 Argentina, 3 Belgium, 4 Egypt, 5 Russia
Pool B:
1 Australia, 2 Germany, 3 South Africa, 4 Japan, 5 Chile
Pool C: 1 Korea, 2 Spain, 3 Malaysia, 4 England, 5 USA
Pool D: 1 Netherlands, 2 New Zealand, 3 India, 4 Poland, 5 Singapore

ENGLAND PUT IN BETTER PERFORMANCE AGAINST AUSTRALIANS

England shrugged off their recent 5-2 defeat against the Australians in the Hamburg Masters with a better performance against the Koobaburras in the first of two test matches at Highfields, Nottingham, last night.

The match got off to an unpromising start with the visitors' Chris Cirello scoring twice from corners in the first ten minutes, but Ben Hawes managed to pull one back before Cirello cracked in another from a corner to earn his hat trick. Ashley Jackson reduced the deficit to one, with a penalty corner strike shortly before the break. England had two more scoring chances before the half-time hooter sounder, with a Jackson corner strike hitting the crossbar and a Martin Jones reverse stick shot going high.

The second half saw a 20 minute period without a goal until Australia's Luke Doerner found the net from a penalty corner. Australia drew three ahead four minutes later when Jason Wilson found the net from open play. It was not over for England yet, with Jackson scoring from a penalty corner in the 63^rd minute and following this up with another corner conversion in the 70^th minute. Final score 5-4 to Australia.

England play Australia in the second and final test match at Highfields on Friday evening.

England squad against Australia at Highfields: George Pinner (Beeston), Dan Fox (Hampstead & Westminster), Richard Mantell (Reading), Alistair Wilson (Beeston), Ben Hawes (Surbiton), Ashley Jackson (HGC), Glenn Kirkham (East Grinstead), Barry Middleton (HGC), Rob Moore (Surbiton), Matt Daly (Surbiton), James Tindall (Surbiton), Richard Alexander (Surbiton), Adam Dixon (Beeston), Jonty Clarke (Reading), Martin Jones (Beeston) and Simon Mantell (HGC).

Results from Junior World Cup

England did not play in the Junior World Cup today. Their next match is against the USA tomorrow (Thursday).

Today's results:

Russia v Egypt 0:3
Chile v South Africa 1:6
Malaysia v USA 5:2
Singapore v Poland 1:2

ENGLAND GO DOWN IN SECOND WORLD CUP MATCH

 England's Junior World Cup team in Malaysia emerged from their second Pool C match without a point after their match against Spain earlier today. England conceded two goals to Spain in the first half and it was only in the dying seconds of the match that Bowdon's Alex Edmonstone found the net with a cracking shot into the left bottom corner of the Spanish goal. Final score 2-1 to Spain.

England's next match will be against the USA on Thursday. The USA have enjoyed a torrid time in the tournament so far, conceding 16 goals in only two matches.

England team v Spain: Ben Arnold (Beeston), James Bailey (Old Loughtonians), David Beckett (Loughborough Students), Nick Catlin (Loughborough Students), David Condon (Loughborough Students), Richie Dawson-Smith (Bowdon), Marc Edwards (Loughborough Students), Simon Faulkner (Loughborough Students), Chris Griffiths (Stourport), Johnny Kinder (Fareham), Tom Woods (University of Exeter), Alex Edmonstone (Bowdon), Chris Gregg (Loughborough Students), Sam Middleton (Bournville), Ben Tibble (Surbiton), Henry Weir (Loughborough Students). Did not play: Ed Kelleher (Reading), Ian Scanlon (GK) (Hampstead & Westminster).

 Other results from today (Tuesday):

 Pool A
Argentina 3 (0) – 0 (0) Belgium

Pool B
Australia 6 (3) – 1 (1) Japan 

Pool C
Spain 2 (2) – 1 (0) England 

Pool D
India 2 (1) – 2 (2) New Zealand

Current standings: 

Pool A: 1 Argentina, 2 Pakistan, 3 Belgium, 4 Egypt, 5 Russia

Pool B: 1 Australia, 2 Germany, 3 South Africa, 4 Japan, 5 Chile 

Pool C: 1 Spain, 2 Korea, 3 Malaysia, 4 England, 5 USA

 Pool D: 1 Netherlands, 2 India, 3 New Zealand, 4 Poland, 5 Singapore

Latest scores from Junior World Cup

Monday's scores from the Junior World Cup co-hosted by Singapore and Malaysia:

USA 0 Spain 9
Poland 2 Netherlands 7
Egypt 0 Pakistan 3
China 0 Australia 4
Russia 3 Argentina 9
South Afica 0 Germany 4
Malaysia 0 Korea 2
Singapore 0 : India 10

England did not play today. Their next match is against Spain tomorrow (Tuesday).

ENGLAND MEN SUFFER DOUBLE DEFEAT

England lost their opening match in the Standard Chartered Junior World Cup in sweltering conditions in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, earlier today (Sunday). Playing the host side in front of a capacity stadium, Malaysia dominated the first half, with Faizal Saari scoring from a penalty corner in the 29^th minute. Although England's performance improved in the second half, they were not able to penetrate the Malaysian defence and Saari's goal remained the only goal of the match.

England's next match is against Spain on Tuesday.

England Team v Malaysia for Junior World Cup: Ben Arnold (Beeston), David Beckett (Loughborough Students), Nick Catlin (Loughborough Students), David Condon (Loughborough Students), Richie Dawson-Smith (Bowdon), Alex Admonstone (Bowdon), Marc Edwards (Loughborough Students), Simon Faulkner (Loughborough Students), Chris Gregg (Loughborough Students), Chris Griffiths (Stourport), Ed Kelleher (Reading), Johnny Kinder (Fareham), Ian Scanlon (Hampstead & Westminster), Ben Tibble (Surbiton), Henry Weir (Loughborough Students) and Tom Woods (University of Exeter). Did not play: James Bailey (Old Loughtonians) and Sam Middleton (Bournville).

Other first day matches:

Belgium	v	Egypt	5:1 (1:0)
Japan	v	South Africa	1:1 (1:1)
Pakistan	v	Russia	7:2 (2:1)
Netherlands	v	Singapore	8:0 (4:0)
Korea	v	USA	7:0 (4:0)
New Zealand	v	Poland	8:1 (3:1)
England	v	Malaysia	0:1 (0:1)
Germany	v	Chile	5:0 (3:0)

Tables at end of first day's play

Pool A		P	W	D	L	Goals	P
1	Pakistan	1	1	0	0	07:02	3
2	Belgium	1	1	0	0	05:01	3
3	Argentina	0	0	0	0	00:00	0
4	Egypt	1	0	0	1	01:05	0
5	Russia	1	0	0	1	02:07	0
Pool B		P	W	D	L	Goals	P
1	Germany	1	1	0	0	05:00	3
2	Japan	1	0	1	0	01:01	1
2	South Africa	1	0	1	0	01:01	1
4	Australia	0	0	0	0	00:00	0
5	Chile	1	0	0	1	00:05	0
Pool C		P	W	D	L	Goals	P
1	Korea	1	1	0	0	07:00	3
2	Malaysia	1	1	0	0	01:00	3
3	Spain	0	0	0	0	00:00	0
4	England	1	0	0	1	00:01	0
5	USA	1	0	0	1	00:07	0
Pool D		P	W	D	L	Goals	P
1	Netherlands	1	1	0	0	08:00	3
2	New Zealand	1	1	0	0	08:01	3
3	India	0	0	0	0	00:00	0
4	Poland	1	0	0	1	01:08	0
5	Singapore	1	0	0	1	00:08	0

In Hamburg England came close to beating the Netherlands in their final match of the Hamburg Masters, although ironically it was England's players based with Dutch side HGC who made the major goal scoring contribution. Although Floris Evers opened the scoring after only four minutes for the Netherlands, it was goals from Barry Middleton, Ashley Jackson and Matt Daly that took England into the second half with a 3-1 advantage. It was an advantage which England built on early in the second half when Barry Middleton scored his second. Unfortunately, the Dutch clawed their way back into the match with goals from Rogier Hofman, Roderick Weusthof (2) and Marcel Balkestein. Final score 5-1 to the Netherlands.

England Team v Netherlands for Hamburg Masters: George Pinner (Beeston), Glenn Kirkham (East Grinstead), Richard Alexander (Surbiton), Richard Mantell (Reading), Matt Daly (Surbiton), Jonty Clarke (Reading), Adam Dixon (Beeston), Barry Middleton (HGC), Simon Egerton (Bowdon), Dan Fox (Hampstead & Westminster), Richard Smith (Loughborough Students), Ashley Jackson (HGC), Simon Mantell (HGC), Ben Hawes (Surbiton), Adam Harper (East Grinstead), James Tindall (Surbiton). Did not play: Richard Potton (GK) (East Grinstead) and Iain Mackay (Reading).

HAMBURG MASTERS FINAL TABLE:

		P	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts
1	Australia	3	3	0	0	14	6	+8	9
2	Germany	3	2	0	1	13	9	+4	6
3	Netherlands	3	1	0	2	10	12	-2	3
4	England	3	0	0	3	6	16	-10	0