Six of the best see England past Ghana in Commonwealth Games opener
England were in full flow in their opening fixture of the Commonwealth Games, beating newcomers Ghana 6-0 in an entertaining affair at the University of Birmingham.
England were in full flow in their opening fixture of the Commonwealth Games, beating newcomers Ghana 6-0 in an entertaining affair at the University of Birmingham.
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Wales women lost 0-4 to Canada in their opening match of the 2022 Commonwealth Games at Birmingham University.
Photo: Yan Huckendubler
The Canadian WolfPack got off the mark in style in their games opener, defeating Wales 4-0 in comfortable fashion. Brie Stairs (Kitchener, Ont.) led the way with two goals, while Sara McManus (Tsawwassen, B.C.) and Hannah Haughn (North Vancouver, B.C.) also got on the board. Rowan Harris (Ottawa, Ont.) recorded the shutout, while Melanie Scholz (Calgary, Alta.) kitted up to earn her first senior cap.
India’s second goal in its CWG hockey opener against Ghana was credited to Neha Goyal even though the final touch came from an opponent’s stick. Here is why -
India won 5-0 against Ghana in its opening encounter in Birmingham. | Photo Credit: REUTERS
Since 2013, FIH has stopped accounting for goals scored via a deflection off a defender’s stick from within the circle as an own/self-goal.
The Indians celebrate a goal against Ghana. PTI
The Indian women’s hockey team defeated a lowly Ghana 5-0 to start its Commonwealth Games campaign on a winning note here today.
It was very much on expected lines that the Indian hockey eves would taught a ‘hockey lesson’ to a side like Ghana that does not have much of a reputation with a world ranking of 30. But surprisingly, it was Ghana who probably taught a lesson or two on how to defend against a formidable opponent like India. The Ghananian women ensured one thing – it won’t be a stroll in the pitch for the Janneke Schopman-coached Indian outfit – of course, the Indian women won their Commonwealth Games opener... Читать дальше...
Scotland’s women won their opening match of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham with a thrilling 4-2 victory over South Africa. Charlotte Watson, Sarah Robertson, Fiona Burnet and Jen Eadie were the scorers as the Scots got their campaign off to a flying start in front of their passionate supporters at the University of Birmingham Hockey and Squash Centre.
South Africa’s Commonwealth Games campaign has ended in defeat as Scotland pulled back from a goal down to earn an opening day victory against the African champions.
By Ayumba Ayodi
The going was bound to be tough for Kenya as defending champions New Zealand blew them away 16-0 in their Pool “B” opening match of women’s hockey at the University of Birmingham on Friday.
Alia Jaques and Kaitlin Cotter celebrate the Black Sticks first goal of the 2022 Commonwealth Games. Luke Walker/Getty Images
New Zealand’s female Black Sticks’ quest for back-to-back Commonwealth Games gold medals is safely underway courtesy of a 16–0 slam dunk of Kenya.
By Mike Rowbottom
Three goals in the final quarter earned Gold Coast 2018 silver medallists New Zealand a 5-5 draw with Scotland in their opening Pool A match ©Getty Images
Three goals in the final 15-minute quarter earned New Zealand’s men, silver medallists in the men’s hockey tournament at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast, an extraordinary 5-5 draw with Scotland in the sides’ opening Pool A match here at Birmingham 2022.
New Zealand women record huge victory while the men’s side play out remarkable draw with Scotland
New Zealand and Scotland men’s sides played out an incredible 5 all draw in the final game of a day that saw Ghana’s men make their debut in the games against hosts England. Scotland women got their campaign off to a dream start, beating South Africa, while Canada women recorded a comfortable win over Wales. New Zealand’s women were also in action, recording a massive victory over Kenya.
Birmingham, England
All times GMT +1
Men
29 Jul 2022 19:00 ENG v GHA (Pool B) 6 - 0
29 Jul 2022 21:00 NZL v SCO (Pool A) 5 - 5
30 Jul 2022 09:00 RSA v PAK (Pool A) 2 - 2
30 Jul 2022 11:00 CAN v WAL (Pool B)
31 Jul 20 22 09:00 NZL v PAK (Pool A)
31 Jul 20 22 11:00 AUS v SCO (Pool A)
31 Jul 20 22 14:00 ENG v WAL (Pool B)
31 Jul 20 22 6:00 IND v GHA (Pool B)
Pool standings
Women
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