It was a pity that East Grinstead found some of their best hockey when it was too late. In contrast to yesterday, the passes were usually spot on and, overall, it was a far more controlled display. Goalkeeper Richard Potton, who has not looked comfortable at times during this tournament, was replaced for their final Pool B match by David Kettle, who had a good game.
In fact their match against Pool B leaders HDM got off to the best possible start with a fifth minute goal from Glenn Kirkham., and right up until half time it looked on the cards that East Grinstead could pull of a win. Unfortunately skipper Scott Ashdown found himself sitting on the naughty seat just before the break and during power play HDM equalised.
In the second half it remained honours even until Timo Kranstauber put the Dutch ahead after ten minutes, but Scott Ashdown equalised minutes later. With less than ten minutes left, HDM scored twice to give them a comfortable 4-2 lead and that is how the match ended.
Finishing bottom of Pool B, EG now go through to Pool C (otherwise known as the Relegation Pool) where they will play the bottom two sides from Pool A. They have to finish first or second in this pool to avoid relegation.
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