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NEWI PITCH OPENING

On Saturday last Wales hosted England A at the official opening of the new water-based facility at NEWI, Wrexham. Funded jointly by NEWI and Sports Council for Wales, the facility completes the Regional Centre network for the Welsh Hockey Union and will provide an excellent opportunity for the sport to be further developed in North Wales.

The official opening was conducted by Lesley Griffiths (AM), Ian Lucas (MP) and Prof. Mike Scott with Eleanor Burnham (AM) making a presentation to Zak Jones to commemorate his 100th Welsh Cap.

In the match itself, Wales took the game to England and were unfortunate in finding the English goalkeeper in good form. A number of penalty corners were awarded in Wales favour and only goal-liner clearances prevented them from taking the lead. Huw Jones, however took matters into his own hands and following a fine individual run shot low into the bottom corner to give Wales a deserved lead. Wales’ goalkeeper George Harris was called upon a number of times as England looked for the equalising goal. An element of poor discipline cost Wales dear however as right on half time, a free hit inside Wales’ 23 was upgraded to a short corner and from the resultant shot, a foot on the line saw the penalty stroke awarded being duly dispatched by Adam Dixon.

The second half saw both teams coming close to scoring again and in a fast and furious match both teams were reduced to 10 men at various times. No further goals were scored and with the winners being awarded the NEWI Cup on a count back of penalty corners gained, it was Wales who won the trophy.

The next tournament at NEWI takes place over 21st / 23rd July when the Men’s and Women’s Senior squads of Wales, France, Ireland and Scotland will compete in the Celtic Cups.

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