We had an extremely disappointing loss to the Germans today 4-2. In an incredibly even-matched game, Germany got the edge on us by executing their attack penalty corners. With the win, Germany keeps its strong hold atop our pool, while we remain with two points and have to await the outcome of tonight's matches to see where we sit.
Although the defeat is difficult to swallow (I really despise losing), I am very proud of our team for putting forth what I consider to be our best all around game of the tournament. Our forwards and midfields were incredibly tenacious on the press and put the German backfield under considerable pressure. While our backfield and goal keeper maintained a solid defensive structure and minimized their chances.
Unfortunately, we lost. But obviously, we cannot go back and rewrite the outcome of the game - from here we must move forward, taking with us the lessons of the first three matches. Our focus must switch to our next match, New Zealand. Our next two games are must wins - and therefore we must refocus, and put forward a winning performance.
Although the defeat is difficult to swallow (I really despise losing), I am very proud of our team for putting forth what I consider to be our best all around game of the tournament. Our forwards and midfields were incredibly tenacious on the press and put the German backfield under considerable pressure. While our backfield and goal keeper maintained a solid defensive structure and minimized their chances.
Unfortunately, we lost. But obviously, we cannot go back and rewrite the outcome of the game - from here we must move forward, taking with us the lessons of the first three matches. Our focus must switch to our next match, New Zealand. Our next two games are must wins - and therefore we must refocus, and put forward a winning performance.
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You ladies are putting USA field hockey on the map for years to come.
Thank you.
Thanks for the blogs. It's great to hear your voice throughout this amazing Olympic experience and I love the pictures. Good luck as the games continue. We have been watching and cheering. The Tar Heel Nation is extremely proud of y'all. Belief will lift your talent! You guys can do it! Go USA!
Time for all the hard work to payoff.
Time to get paid.
We pick up our checks at 8:30am vs. New Zealand.
Let’s get it done.
It must feel amazing to get that first Olympic win.
We're all out to win the league!
And we'll never get enough
Till we win a World Cup
Cause the U.S. is the greatest hockey team!