Raipur, 28th Nov 2015: Simon Mantell scored twice as Great Britain got their Hero Hockey World League Final 2015 campaign off to a flying start with a 3-1 win over Pool A rivals Canada on Day 2 in Raipur, India.
Mantell needed just two minutes to open his account with a tap-in before Mark Pearson restored parity for the Red Caribous with a speculative cross from the right that found the bottom left corner.
Second quarter goals from Mantell and Alastair Brogdon gave Great Britain a 3-1 advantage at half time, a lead that the dominant Europeans would never relinquish.
It was a good start to get a 3-1 win in first game although we need to improve on a lot”, said Great Britain’s Alan Forsyth after the match. “Now its all about recovery and then focusing on putting in a good performance against Australia.”
Canadian scorer Mark Pearson described being in India as a “special experience”, before commenting on his team’s participation in the event.
“It is the first time that Canada has qualified for a tournament as prestigious as this, and it effectively functions as a Champions Trophy”, said Pearson. “We are not here to be passengers, we want to get results so it is disappointing to come away with a 3-1 loss but there is plenty to build on.”
Hero Man of the Match: Nick Catlin (GBR)
More News
view All
‘National Women's Hockey League provides a platform for our top women's hockey talent to showcase their skills and compete at the highest domestic level’, says Bhola Nath Singh
Hockey India Secretary General Shri Bhola Nath Singh on Thursday in a press conference held at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astroturf Hockey Stadium, in Ranchi spoke to reports about the importance of the much-awaited National Women’s Hockey League 2024-25. Phase 1 of the league will be held in Ranchi from 30th April to 9th May 2024, marking a historic moment for women's hockey in India. This first-of-its-kind domestic league promises to be a thrilling showcase of the nation's top female hockey talent.
'Learning experience to train alongside senior players,' says Indian Women's Hockey Team defender Ropni Kumari
Ropni Kumari, Indian Women’s Hockey Team defender, looked back on the previous year and explained how consistent opportunities to play with the Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team have contributed to her development. The 19-year-old was part of the team that claimed the Gold medal at the Women's Junior Asia Cup 2023 and also travelled with the team to Dusseldorf, Germany for the 2023 4 Nations Junior Women's Invitational Tournament. Ropni was also a key player for the side at the 2023 FIH Junior World Cup in Santiago, Chile and played in all six games.
