Group Canada exhibits resilience in Olympic Qualifier opening tilt
In a notable conflict on the FIH Olympic Qualifier match, Group Canada confronted Nice Britain, marking a novel second as Canadian coaches Danny Kerry and Kate Richardson Walsh confronted their former crew. Nice Britain got here into the match ranked seventh within the FIH rankings.
The opening a number of minutes noticed Canada dictating play, venturing into British territory and creating alternatives, but they fell in need of changing any into a very decisive likelihood on aim. The primary half unfolded as a back-and-forth affair, with Nice Britain assuming management within the Canadian half. The second quarter witnessed the primary breakthrough, with Tess Howard of Nice Britain delivering a robust penalty stroke previous Canadian keeper Rowan Harris. The momentum continued within the third quarter when Anna Toman prolonged the lead, unleashing a penalty nook shot that deflected its approach by way of the D, into the online.
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Regardless of going through over 10 high quality possibilities and enduring 11 penalty nook makes an attempt, Harris showcased distinctive goalkeeping within the Canadian internet, conceding solely two targets. A standout second got here within the fourth quarter when Harris executed a diving save, triggering a Canadian rush in transition that led to a penalty nook alternative in the other way. In the end, Canada fell brief on offense, mustering simply the one PC and solely a number of circle entries. Group captain Natalie Sourisseau stated in her publish recreation interview that the crew performed a very high quality recreation in opposition to a prime aspect, and might really feel proud shifting ahead to the subsequent match.
“I’m actually proud with how the crew confirmed up as we speak. Nice Britain is an unbelievable crew, a number of Olympic medallists. I believe we confirmed up and stunned ourselves with what we will do. Sure there’s tons we will work on and learnings we will deliver ahead, however we will really feel pleased with what we put on the market as we speak.”
Within the closing moments, Canada, up a participant, pressed ahead, however their efforts didn’t materialize into a major scoring alternative. The match concluded with a 2-0 victory for Nice Britain. Regardless of the loss, Canada confirmed their energy in protection.
Harris, from Ottawa, stated the crew got here into this match feeling ready, having performed three observe matches in Spain previous to the match beginning. She was pleased with the crew’s effort total and stated there’s tons to work on for the approaching matches.
“We got here out onerous and it’ll set the tone for the remainder of the match and construct off that first half, and transfer onto the subsequent match,” Harris stated. “Step one is to get a superb restoration for the short turnaround. The coaches can have the sport plan, we’ll do our homework. We all know what we’re good at, and we’re going to hold that going ahead. We did properly to close down a few of their corners and made them go to different choices. We did properly after we had been dynamic and after we had been courageous. We are able to do that and it feels good if you do.”
Because the FIH Olympic Qualifier match progresses, this match will stand out as a robust begin for Canada, sadly not leading to three factors, however as an alternative constructing confidence defensively and searching in direction of the subsequent check. Canada will reset the batteries and prepare to tackle Malaysia tomorrow morning, similar time!
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Congratulations to Dani Husar who performed in her first senior worldwide cap in as we speak’s recreation in opposition to Nice Britain. Photograph.Vicente Fernandez.
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