2006 (Field) Hockey world cup - Germany

WOFT · 2006-09-06, 09:27 PM

So, South Africa goes up against the Duchies (ranked 2nd in europe) tomorrow (thursday) at 8:30 PM, german time. Is anybody following field hockey? The game is being televised in South Africa, so I get to see my big brother on TV

. This is nice, as I didn't crack in invite with my parents to go and support him in Germany.

My money was on Netherlands to take the cup, but as they lost to Korea 2-3 today, I'll stick with Spain.

Match schedules and results (the touirnament started today) are all on the Official website.

GILD · 2006-09-07, 06:37 AM

Nice one.
I played at school (Paul Roos Gymnasium) and at varsity (Maties) but haven't really been following the sport after I swopped it for roadrunning.
Are we playing the Aussies at some stage?

WOFT · 2006-09-07, 08:45 AM

Nope - Aussies are in the other pool. SA is in Pool B with:

Germany
Korea
England
India
Netherlands

It is improbable that we will play them in the cross pool challanges. I think that we will come 10th. Maybe 9th. SA is made up of non professional players. Most of the other teams have professional players. It is nice to know that SA is still good enough to compete at this level though.

yoopers · 2006-09-07, 11:57 AM

From what I see, field hockey is not a popular sport in America. Is it fairly popular over your way? We had teams in one of the two high schools I attended but it was one of the female sports. Looks like it could get pretty viscious at times.

The other sport that seems popular across the pond and which I know nothing about is Cricket. I've always wondered about how it's played.

GILD · 2006-09-07, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by yoopers

From what I see, field hockey is not a popular sport in America. Is it fairly popular over your way? We had teams in one of the two high schools I attended but it was one of the female sports. Looks like it could get pretty viscious at times.

The other sport that seems popular across the pond and which I know nothing about is Cricket. I've always wondered about how it's played.

Eish, we'll need to do cricket at some stage.

Field hockey is (I think) more popular as a female sport in south africa althought the male version of the game is well established.
Yeah, it can get a bit raucous at times.
I picked up a smashed thumb and a cracked clavicle for my troubles.
And the traditional crinkle-cut shins.

yoopers · 2006-09-07, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by GILD

And the traditional crinkle-cut shins.

So you decided to continue the tradition and get into unicycling.

GILD · 2006-09-07, 01:21 PM

Yeah, and this is much better.

WOFT · 2006-09-07, 08:04 PM

Hockey is losing the "girl sport" stigma, but it is still considered the "easy" option by many school going rugby players. However, they never seem to stop and think what may happen if very hard ball or hard stick collides with face.

Exhibit A: I present you with a collision between face and stick, an intentional action by said stick weilder. Photo taken after being mopped up in hospital...

one wheely · 2006-09-17, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by WOFT

My money was on Netherlands to take the cup, but as they lost to Korea 2-3 today, I'll stick with Spain.

The smart money is on Australia, and you know it.
Plus the hockeyroos (women)have dominated hockey since the 80s.

ps Don't kid yourself about any other team winning the comp.

one wheely · 2006-09-17, 10:22 AM

whoops i double posted, so i decided to delete it and start writing my life story instead. here goes..........

WOFT · 2006-09-18, 11:58 AM

Sorry, Germany won. Australia lost 3-4 in a very exciting final. The Germans retain their title as World Cup Champions from the last tournament in 2002. Now everybody is off to Munich to get drunk at the beer-fest!

GILD · 2006-09-18, 03:55 PM

That's kewl.
I only support two teams, South Africa and anyone who plays against Australia.

Deutschland Uber Alle!

2006-09-06, 09:27 PM	#1
WOFT Likes trees Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Cape Town, South Africa Age: 27 Posts: 268	2006 (Field) Hockey world cup - Germany So, South Africa goes up against the Duchies (ranked 2nd in europe) tomorrow (thursday) at 8:30 PM, german time. Is anybody following field hockey? The game is being televised in South Africa, so I get to see my big brother on TV . This is nice, as I didn't crack in invite with my parents to go and support him in Germany. My money was on Netherlands to take the cup, but as they lost to Korea 2-3 today, I'll stick with Spain. Match schedules and results (the touirnament started today) are all on the Official website. __________________ 'n Boer maak 'n plan.

2006-09-07, 06:37 AM	#2
GILD Waffle-Tosser, Time-bider and JCTK Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: the bustling metropolis of Nelspruitia, south africa Age: 45 Posts: 15,569	Nice one. I played at school (Paul Roos Gymnasium) and at varsity (Maties) but haven't really been following the sport after I swopped it for roadrunning. Are we playing the Aussies at some stage? __________________ Three short Gs and a long E-flat™ - UniHoki If I'm Murdered, Don't Execute My Killer. harper MikeFule Seager BluntRM NAMASTE! Dave

2006-09-07, 08:45 AM	#3
WOFT Likes trees Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Cape Town, South Africa Age: 27 Posts: 268	Nope - Aussies are in the other pool. SA is in Pool B with: Germany Korea England India Netherlands It is improbable that we will play them in the cross pool challanges. I think that we will come 10th. Maybe 9th. SA is made up of non professional players. Most of the other teams have professional players. It is nice to know that SA is still good enough to compete at this level though. __________________ 'n Boer maak 'n plan.

2006-09-07, 11:57 AM	#4
yoopers Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Waldorf, MD Age: 52 Posts: 6,683	From what I see, field hockey is not a popular sport in America. Is it fairly popular over your way? We had teams in one of the two high schools I attended but it was one of the female sports. Looks like it could get pretty viscious at times. The other sport that seems popular across the pond and which I know nothing about is Cricket. I've always wondered about how it's played. __________________ `_______ /l ,[____], l---L –0lllllll0- ()_) ()_)----)_) Munipsycho on the art of raising children: "My job is not to keep them from falling. It's to teach them to always get back up." Always give lots of credit and take very little. Seems to make everyone happier. Conversely, take as much responsibility for mistakes as one can assume! - Dr. Bobo unicycledude93: Steve Dekeokeok unicycledude93: Yoopers Byrnetown: haha, those are old guys

2006-09-07, 01:21 PM	#7
GILD Waffle-Tosser, Time-bider and JCTK Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: the bustling metropolis of Nelspruitia, south africa Age: 45 Posts: 15,569	Yeah, and this is much better. __________________ Three short Gs and a long E-flat™ - UniHoki If I'm Murdered, Don't Execute My Killer. harper MikeFule Seager BluntRM NAMASTE! Dave

2006-09-07, 08:04 PM	#8
WOFT Likes trees Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Cape Town, South Africa Age: 27 Posts: 268	Hockey is losing the "girl sport" stigma, but it is still considered the "easy" option by many school going rugby players. However, they never seem to stop and think what may happen if very hard ball or hard stick collides with face. Exhibit A: I present you with a collision between face and stick, an intentional action by said stick weilder. Photo taken after being mopped up in hospital... __________________ 'n Boer maak 'n plan.

2006-09-17, 10:22 AM	#10
one wheely increase the peace Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Brisbane Age: 22 Posts: 454	whoops i double posted, so i decided to delete it and start writing my life story instead. here goes.......... __________________ Q: Why did the bike suddenly collapse from exhaustion? A: Because it was two tired. Why stroll...when you can... roll? Last edited by one wheely; 2006-09-17 at 10:24 AM.

2006-09-18, 11:58 AM	#11
WOFT Likes trees Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Cape Town, South Africa Age: 27 Posts: 268	Sorry, Germany won. Australia lost 3-4 in a very exciting final. The Germans retain their title as World Cup Champions from the last tournament in 2002. Now everybody is off to Munich to get drunk at the beer-fest! __________________ 'n Boer maak 'n plan.

2006-09-18, 03:55 PM	#12
GILD Waffle-Tosser, Time-bider and JCTK Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: the bustling metropolis of Nelspruitia, south africa Age: 45 Posts: 15,569	That's kewl. I only support two teams, South Africa and anyone who plays against Australia. Deutschland Uber Alle! __________________ Three short Gs and a long E-flat™ - UniHoki If I'm Murdered, Don't Execute My Killer. harper MikeFule Seager BluntRM NAMASTE! Dave

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