Captain Katie Henry says there is the belief in the dressing room that Great Britain Women can reach the next stage of the Olympic qualification in Astana. GB know if they beat Kazakhstan by two goals tomorrow they will guarantee progression from Preliminary Qualifying Round 2. “We have a good spirit in the room and…
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Great Britain Women were beaten 4-3 by Poland in their second game in the Olympic Preliminary Qualifiers Round 2 in Astana. GB first came from 2-0 down and scored late to make it a one-goal game, but left themselves with too much to do and were beaten for the first time in the tournament. Magdalena…
Forward Angela Taylor believes the dramatic end to last night’s game against Mexico will give Great Britain Women a massive boost going into today’s game with Poland. GB scored two goals in 21 seconds inside the last minute and a half to beat Mexico 3-2 in their opening game in the Olympic qualifying tournament in…
Great Britain Women scored two goals in the last 81 seconds to secure a dramatic 3-2 victory over Mexico Women in their opening game at the Olympic Preliminary Qualifying Round 2 in Astana. Saffron Allen’s equaliser was followed 21 seconds later by Angela Taylor’s winner as GB scored three third-period goals to win the game….
Forward Chrissy Newman says Great Britain Women can take inspiration from the gold medal won by GB women’s field hockey team at the Rio Olympics this summer. GB begin their bid to qualify for the 2018 Winter Olympics tomorrow, as they face Mexico (9am UK time) in their opening game at the Olympic Qualification Preliminary…
Great Britain Women have named their captaincy team for this week’s Olympic qualification tournament in Astana. Katie Henry will captain the side with Saffron Allen and Lauren Summers named as assistants. GB begin their campaign today against Mexico (9am UK time), before facing Poland on Friday and hosts Kazakhstan on Sunday. Coach, Michelle Smith, said: “We…
Great Britain Women leave the UK today ahead of this week’s Olympic qualifying tournament in Astana. The team have gathered at Heathrow from all around Europe and are now set to fly for Astana this evening. GB come up against hosts Kazakhstan, along with Poland and Mexico, with the tournament getting under way on Thursday….