SCHC did what it needed to do Wednesday evening. The workforce certified for the quarterfinals of the EHL on the expense of Railway Union. The Irish supplied some resistance, however the distinction in power was – logically – too large. The rating was 0-4.
A tour of the Guinness manufacturing facility, a number of good bottles of wine or tickets to a rugby match. All prizes Railway Union was giving freely, to lastly journey to Den Bosch. For 5 euros you might purchase tickets for the lottery final yr, sponsoring the Irish girls for his or her EHL journey. Their debut on Europe’s highest stage, the Champions League of area hockey.
The Irish should have gnashed their enamel when it grew to become clear in December that Stichtsche can be their opponent within the eighth finals. Taking part in in opposition to such a superpower is in fact a baptism of fireside.
Photograph: Willem Vernes
However Railway Union began the duel with SCHC filled with guts and energy. Those that had already grabbed their abacus should have been scratching their heads. The Irish managed to get two penalty corners within the first minute. And each occasions Elodie Picard needed to present her finest aspect. She headed a ball from Katie Mullan (Irish worldwide) out of her purpose along with her helmet and later dove into the nook for a shot by Orla Patton. Railway Union would have been near taking the lead.
The reducing backhand of Yibbi Jansen.
It was then clear that the glorified observe recreation was going to be harder for Stichtsche. SCHC switched to the next gear and never a lot later acquired two penalty corners. The primary was not stopped properly, however the second was a success. Yibbi Jansen hit a rebound along with her backhand: 0-1. Even earlier than halftime Maud van den Heuvel made it 0-2. She neatly tipped in a cross from Xan de Waard.
It was good to see how Emma Maloney – the goalkeeper of Railway Union – celebrated each save. Possibly it was due to the app she acquired earlier that day. Coming from David Harte, her Irish goalkeeping colleague. The message? Get pleasure from. It’s not usually you might be on such a European stage, in opposition to such an opponent. That labored fairly effectively, till SCHC’s fourth penalty nook. Through the rebound, Pien Dicke – masked by a damaged nostril – tapped within the 0-3. The fifth penalty nook additionally went in, which was particularly good for Yibbi Jansen. This effort went precisely because it ought to. Straight and exhausting in opposition to the board: 0-4.
Photograph: Willem Vernes
Prepared for Den Bosch
It was truly ready for extra objectives. A degree of consideration for SCHC, which must do with out strikers Jip Dicke and Mette Winterwho’re fighting hamstring issues. And that lack was apparent, as there have been so many extra scoring possibilities. In truth, Van den Heuvel and Pien Dicke might have made yet another. One thing that must enhance on Friday evening within the quarterfinal in opposition to Den Bosch.
Anyway, the job in opposition to Railway Union was completed properly. However the true work solely begins now. Within the quarterfinals – Friday 20:00 – SCHC meets archrival Den Bosch. A mouth-watering sight. Not a ultimate, nevertheless it feels just like the title is already at stake.
Railway Union – SCHC 0-4 (0-2)
6 ′ Yibbi Jansen 0-1 (SC)
27 ′ Maud van den Heuvel 0-2
36 ′ pien thickness 0-3 (SC)
45 ′ Yibbi Jansen 0-4 (SC)
Learn the highlights of the match between Railway Union and SCHC under
