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13 July 2005 (PR6/05)
WALES UNDER 18 GIRLS TWICE
COME FROM BEHIND TO TAKE A POINT
At the Under 18’s Girls European Hockey Youth Trophy, Wales
played their second game of the tournament against the Czech
Republic.
Despite having a number of opportunities Wales lacked
concentration at the vital moments which put them under pressure
from a skilful Czech forward line. The Czechs opened the scoring
when they moved the ball quickly from left to right enabling
them to slot the ball home into the corner of the net.
Wales came back into the game in the second half and forced the
opposition onto the defensive. Following this sustained period
of pressure Wales were awarded a penalty corner and after a slip
pass from Natalie Blyth, Lucy Butcher was able to drive the ball
home to level the scores.
Wales continued to grow in confidence and in playing to an
agreed pattern did not allow the Czechs to penetrate beyond the
half way line. Despite coming close on a number of occasions,
particularly when Sam Griffiths found Emma Batten on the top of
the circle with her shot being well saved, Wales could not get
the goal they deserved.
With Wales reduced to 10 players following the award of a yellow
card, the Czechs took their opportunity to apply their own
pressure and they were rewarded with a very well taken goal.
Wales struggled to make an impact following this setback until
the last 2 minutes when their 4th penalty corner was awarded.
Lucy Butcher drove the ball home for her second goal of the
match to again level the scores and give Wales their first point
of the tournament.
Pat Sharples
Manager
U-18 Girls Squad
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