Published on Tuesday, November 8, 2011 by Gally The world number 12 Investec South Africa women’s hockey team were shaded 4-3 by the world’s third-ranked Germany in a one-off Test match in Arnhem, Holland Monday night. “We could have got a better result against a German squad that was only missing two players,” said SA assistant coach Phil Estourgie.  “We were missing more players due to injury or pla...

Published on Wednesday, November 2, 2011 by Gally In a surprise upset, the USA women overcame the mighty Leonas to crown themselves Continental Champions and secure a place in London next year. Chile cruised past Canada for the bronze medal, Cuba edged Mexico for their best finish since 1999, and Trinidad&Tobago defeated Barbados for 7th place. In a fiercely disputed final between classic continental rival...

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Published on Monday, September 12, 2011 by Gally JONATHAN COOK in Bulawayo The Investec South Africa women’s hockey team won 5-0 after leading 3-0 at half-time in the Africa Cup Olympic Qualifier tournament final against Kenya at Khumalo Hockey Stadium in Bulawayo Sunday. South Africa’s first-half goals came from Western Province’s Tarryn Bright after a penalty corner and a field goal apiece by North We...

Published on Friday, September 9, 2011 by Gally JONATHAN COOK in Bulawayo Head coach Fabian Gregory’s unbeaten Investec South Africa women’s hockey team beat Zimbabwe 7-0 after leading 2-0 at half-time in their final round-robin match at the Africa Cup Olympic Qualifier tournament in Bulawayo Thursday. [caption id="attachment_2121" align="alignleft" width="231" caption="Photo by: MARIE-LOUISE VAN DER SAN...

Published on Tuesday, September 6, 2011 by Gally JONATHAN COOK in Bulawayo The South African men’s and women’s hockey teams beat Ghana’s men and women 4-0 and 3-0 respectively in the Africa Cup Olympic Qualifier tournament at Khumalo Hockey Stadium in Bulawayo Monday. Very physical, the Ghanaians weren’t standing back and Gareth Carr’s first penalty corner was matched by Joe Appiah’s deflection th...

Published on Monday, September 5, 2011 by Gally JONATHAN COOK in Bulawayo A blustery wind and hot conditions did little to deter the Investec South Africa women’s hockey team as they chalked up their second successive win at the Africa Cup Olympic Games Qualifier tournament in Bulawayo Monday and qualified for Sunday’s 3 pm final. SA won 3-0 after leading 2-0 at half-time and scored through Western Provi...

Published on Monday, September 5, 2011 by Gally JONATHAN COOK in Bulawayo The Investec South Africa women's hockey team opened their Africa Cup Olympic Games Qualifier tournament against Kenya at the Khumalo Hockey Stadium in Bulawayo late Saturday afternoon and came away with a 9-0 win. The Kenyans started well and Pauline Naise gave the favourites a fright early on, as the South Africans took a bit of time...

Published on Monday, August 29, 2011 by Gally Name: Marcelle Keet Age: 26 Test caps: 75 When did you make your debut and how did it feel? 2005, Africa Cup in Pretoria, it was a dream come true after lots of long and hard work. I was so privileged to get to play with some of the more experienced players that I had admired and looked up to, so I was nervous but so excited. What have been your most memora...

Published on Monday, August 29, 2011 by Gally JONATHAN COOK in Bloemfontein The Investec South Africa women’s hockey team was named Saturday night for the Africa Cup Olympic Games Qualifier tournament in Zimbabwe in early September. The SA team that takes part in the Africa Cup event in Bulawayo from September 2 to 11 will be captained by Kaspersky Southern Gauteng and World All Stars midfielder Marsha M...