Candidatos a mejor jugador y jugadora de la Liga

A continuación se emite el listado por orden alfabético con los diez candidatos y candidatas a Mejor Jugador/a y a Mejor Jugador/a Promesa de la temporada 2010/11 en División de Honor masculina y femenina. El listado se ha elaborado de acuerdo a las votaciones emitidas por los entrenadores y los capitanes y capitanas de los doce equipos. En la categoría de Mejor Jugador Promesa son doce los candidatos en lugar de diez debido a los empates producidos en la votación. Los ganadores saldrán de estas listas. 

Mejor Jugador de la Liga

1.BALLBÉ CARLOS (ATLETIC TERRASSA H.C)
2.CORTÉS FRANCISCO (CLUB EGARA)
3.DELÁS MIQUEL (ATLETIC TERRASSA H.C)
4.FREIXA IGNASI (ATLETIC TERRASSA H.C)
5.MARKOWSKY  OLIVER (CLUB DE CAMPO)
6.OLIVA ROC (ATLETIC TERRASSA H.C)
7.QUEMADA PAU (R.C.POLO)
8.REY MATÍAS (R.C.POLO)
9.SCHIKENDANTZ GUILLERMO (CLUB DE CAMPO)
10.TUBAU EDUARD (CLUB DE CAMPO)

Mejor Jugadora de la Liga

1.CAMÓN NURIA (R.C.POLO)
2.CIPRIANI LILIANA (ALCALA HC)
3.COMERMA GLORIA (CLUB EGARA)
4.DI BERNARDO AGUSTINA (CLUB DE CAMPO)
5.GUAJARDO Mª EUGENIA (REAL SOCIEDAD)
6.HUERTAS RAQUEL  (C.D.TERRASSA)
7.LÓPEZ EGUILAZ MARÍA (REAL SOCIEDAD)
8.MALDA BÁRBARA (CLUB DE CAMPO)
9.MENÉNDEZ JULIA   (JUNIOR F.C)
10.REBECCHI CARLA (CLUB DE CAMPO)

Mejor Jugador Promesa de la Liga

1.DÁVILA ALEJANDRO (CH POZUELO)
2.CASASAYAS ALEX (R.C.POLO)
3.FERNANDEZ MARIO (R.S.TENIS)
4.LASSO GONZALO (CLUB DE CAMPO)
5.LLEONARD XAVIER (C.D.TERRASSA)
6.OLIVA ROC  (ATLETIC TERRASSA H.C)
7.PIERA SALVA (R.C.POLO)
8.ROMEU PEPE (CLUB EGARA)
9.RUIZ VIÇENS (CLUB EGARA)
10.SÁNCHEZ RICARDO (CH COMPLUTENSE)
11.SANTANA RICARDO (UD TABURIENTE)
12.TERRAZA MANEL (R.C.POLO)

Mejor Jugadora Promesa de la Liga

1.BAUMBERGER NINA (R.C.POLO)
2.BONASTRE BERTA  (ATLETIC TERRASSA H.C)
3.GARCÍA MAIALEN   (REAL SOCIEDAD)
4.OLIVA GEORGINA  (ATLETIC TERRASSA H.C)
5.PÉREZ BEARIZ (CAJACANTABRIA SARDINERO)
6.PETCHAMÉ CARLOTA (ATLETIC TERRASSA H.C)
7.PUIG ANDREA (JUNIOR F.C)
8.RIERA LOLA (SPV-HOCKEY)
9.SEGÚ MARTA (C.D.TERRASSA)
10.TOST MARÍA (CLUB EGARA)

Holanda vence su sexto Champions Trophy

Holanda ha logrado en Amsterdam su sexto oro en un Champions Trophy tras derrotar a Argentina en la tanda de penaltis-shoot out (3-3 y 3-2). La final estuvo precedida por la decisión de la FIH de reconocer la demanda de Argentina, en la que recurriendo a la sección 3.6 del reglamento del Champions Trophy, reclamó con éxito la segunda posición del grupo C en detrimento de Corea, quien en principio iba a jugar la final frente a Holanda. Corea se quedó sin medalla, ya que perdió por 3-2 frente a Nueva Zelanda en el partido por el bronce.

Holanda protagonizó una espectacular remontada y levantó un 0-3 en contra para acabar imponiéndose en los shoot-out. Carla Rebecchi en el primer minuto de juego, Luciana Aymar en un penalti-córner en el 32 y Daniel Sruoga en otro penalti-córner en el 34 situaron a las vigentes campeonas con una cómoda ventaja.

Sin embargo, y como reconoció el entrenador argentino Carlos Retegui en declaraciones a la web de la FIH, la ventaja “bajó nuestra mentalidad”, algo que justifica en “la juventud del equipo que vino a Holanda”.

Tres goles de penalti-córner de Maartje Paumen en el último minuto de la primera parte y en los minutos 41 y 48  permitieron a Holanda reencharse al partido y tras dos prórrogas sin cambios, fueron los shoot-out los que coronaron al equipo anfitrión.

Carla Rebecchi, Luciana Aymar y Daniel Sruoga, las autoras de los goles argentinos, se toparon en los shoot-out con la portera Joyce Sombroek, a la que sólo pudieron superar Soledad García y Delfina Merino. Por parte de Holanda anotaron Willemjin Bos, Eva de Goede y Maartje Paumen y sólo falló Carlien Dirkse van den Heuvel.

Un gol de Charlotte Harrison en el último minuto permitió a Nueva Zelanda colgarse el bronce ante Corea. Las kiwis se situaron con un 0-2 a favor en la primera parte (Katie Glynn y Krystal Forgesson) y Jong Eun Kim igualó en la segunda. El bronce significa la primera medalla de Nueva Zelanda en un Champions Trophy.

Inglaterra fue la mejor de entre los equipos que no optaban a medalla, y superó por 2-0 a Australia para finalizar quinta. Por su parte, China derrotó a Alemania (3-5) condenando a las germanas a la última posición del Champions Trophy.

Maartje Paumen fue nombrada mejor jugadora del torneo y también se alzó con el premio a la máxima goleadora. La también holandesa Willemjin Bos fue la mejor promesa, la argentina Belén Succi la mejor portera, el mejor gol del torneo lo consiguió la china Zhao Yudiao e Inglaterra ganó el premio al Fair Play.

Clasificación Final1.Holanda
2.Argentina
3.Nueva Zelanda
4.Corea
5.Inglaterra
6.Australia
7.China
8.Alemania

Penalty drama as Netherlands win Rabo FIH Champions Trophy

The Netherlands produced one of the most memorable fight-backs in memory to win the Rabo FIH Champions Trophy by defeating world Champions Argentina in a dramatic penalty shoot-out.

Maartje Paumen scored a hat-trick to help her team recover from a 3-0 deficit to tie the match, before two goal-less periods of extra time lead to the first penalty shoot-out in Champions Trophy history. Carla Rebecchi, Luciana Aymar and Daniela Sruoga were all denied by Dutch shot-stopper Joyce Sombroek, which proved to be enough to give The Netherlands their first Champions Trophy since 2007, denying Argentina a fourth title in a row.

It was a brilliant day for The Netherlands, who also collected three of the six additional prizes in the closing ceremony. Team captain Maartje Paumen collected the Rabo Cup for the Best Player of the Tournament as well as the Shell Top Scorer awards, while Willemijn Bos was named as the Volvo Most Promising Player of the tournament.

Argentina’s Belen Succi was given the Heineken Cup for Best Goalkeeper, while Zhao Yudiao was given the Adidas Goal of the Tournament Award. The England team was named as the winners of the BDO Trophy for Fair Play.  

Delighted Netherland coach Max Caldas said in the post match Press Conference: “They scored three goals with their first three chances, but the girls stayed cool. The 3-1 goal turned the game around for us, it was the difference … I think the public was the winner in this match they got to see a fantastic game. Luckily we won.”

“When we went down 3-1 we also went down mentally”, said Argentina’s world cup winning coach Carlos Retegui. “That will happen, especially since we had a very young team here in Holland.”

Argentina captain Luciana Aymar was obviously disappointed with the outcome. “We had a good start in the first half, but when they put in the 3-1 goal it was hard for us. In the second half they played well, ran us hard and we got tired.”

The match itself was an absolute cracker, with a huge crowd and vocal packing the Wagener Stadium to watch the action. The home crowd were silenced after just 17 seconds when Carla Rebecchi took advantage of a sleepy Dutch defence and scored with ease, before a penalty corner tap in from Luciana Aymar gave the Netherlands plenty to worry about. When Argentina hit a third through Daniela Sruoga it was clear that the loyal fans feared the worst, but Netherlands captain Maartje Paumen became an inspirational force both to her team-mates and supporter with a wonderful penalty corner flick just before half time.

With Argentina taking a 3-1 lead into the second half, it seemed that they had some breathing space. However, The Netherland were determined to salvage the match and soon pulled another goal back. Paumen was again the scorer, deceiving Succi with a stunning penalty corner flick which generated a huge roar of excitement from the stands.  However, an even bigger cheer arrived when Paumen slammed home the equalizer in the 48^thminute, completing a fight-back of truly epic proportions.

Argentina spent most of the last 20 minutes of the game on the back foot, but thanks largely to the excellent goalkeeping of Belen Succi, full time came with the scores locked at 2-2. Two periods of Golden Goal Extra Time also finished goal-less, although Paumen went close to sealing victory with two penalty corner attempts.  

The penalty shoot-out competition was started by Argentina’s Agustina Soledad Garcia, who made no mistake before Willemijn Bos levelled things up for The Netherlands. However, a miss from Carla Rebecchi was punished by Eva de Goede’s stunning strike from the top of the circle. When Argentina’s Luciana Aymar also missed, Maartje Paumen had the chance to create a 3-1 advantage in the shoot-out, and showed a cool head to do just that. Delfina Merino kept her side in the competition by scoring from her chance, and miss from Carlijn Dirkse van den Heuvel gave Argentina a glimmer of hope. However, the match was won when Joyce Sombroek saved the effort of Daniela Sruoga, giving The Netherlands their first Champions Trophy title since 2007. 

Awards

BDO Trophy for Fair Play: England

Heineken Cup (Best Goalkeeper): Belen Succi (ARG)

Shell Topscorer: Maartje Paumen (NED)

Volvo Most Promising Player of the Tournament: Willemijn Bos (NED)

Adidas Goal of the Tournament: Zhao Yudiao (CHN)

Rabo Cup for the Best Player of the Tournament: Maartje Paumen (NED) 

Review 24. Final 1-2 Netherlands vs Argentina (3-3, 6-5 apo) - Rabo FIH Champions Trophy 2011

> The Netherlands collect a record equalling sixth Champions Trophy title and their first since 2007. > Australia are also 6-time Champions Trophy winners. > The Dutch are now on a record 17 CT medals (6 gold, 4 silver, 7 bronze). > Las Leonas collected their 8th Champions Trophy medal and their 5th in a row. They last failed to win a CT medal at Amstelveen 2006, finishing 4th. > The Netherland have beaten Argentina twice in one tournament, for the fist time since the 2007 Champions Trophy. > Maartje Paumen scored a hat-trick to lift her CT career total to 21 goals. She joins Jackie Pereira (AUS) in second place on the all-time top scorer list. Nadine Ernsting-Krienke (GER) holds record with 22 CT goals. > Paumen is the top goal scorer at Amstelveen 2011 on 6 goals. > Luciana Aymar scored once, Paumen scored 3 goals, making this the first CT match with 4 goals scored by captains. > Kim Lammers collected her 9th CT medal, equalling Fatima Moreira de Melo and Janneke Schopman. Only Minke Smeets-Smabers has won more CT medals (11). > Carla Rebecchi (ARG) scored the fastest goal of the tournament, by netting after only 17 seconds. > Argentina have converted 4 of 19 penalty corners awarded so far at Amstelveen 2011. > The Dutch have converted 6 of 29 penalty corners awarded at the 2011 Champions Trophy.

Germany record biggest ever win over China

Germany have claimed their biggest ever win over China by recording a 4-1 success in the Pool D meeting between the two sides in Amstelveen.  The Europeans were deserving winners of the contest, with Celine Wilde (2), Maike Stöckel and Marie Mävers all getting their names on the scoresheet, with Gao  Lihua registering for China.

The result means that Germany and China will meet again in Sunday’s 7^th / 8^th Play-Off contest, which subsequently confirms berths for Australia and England in the 5^th / 6^thClassification match even before they take to the field this afternoon in the final match of Pool D.

There were chances at either end in the early stages of the match, but it was Germany who were the first to capitalize when Celine Wilde opened the scoring in the 8^th minute after China failed to clear their lines.

Reigning FIH Young Player of the Year Zhao Yudiao almost pulled her side level when she burst through on goal before crashing a reverse stick shot against the side of the Germany goal. A penalty corner soon followed, but China were unable to take advantage of the set-piece opportunity.

China drew level ion the 18^th minute thanks to a tap-in from Gao Lihua, who forced the ball home from close range following excellent build-up play down the right from team captain Li Hongxia.

Although no further goals were scored in the half both sides could easily have gone in ahead at the break.  A goal-mouth scramble in China circle was somehow cleared to safety when a goal seemed a certainty, while the hugely influential Zhao continued to cause problems for the Germany defence with her great speed and terrific skill.

Germany re-established their lead five minutes into the second half when Maike Stöckel – who has worn a protective facemask throughout this tournament – pounced on a loose ball in the circle and forced home.

A third Germany goal quickly followed when a slick penalty corner routine saw Julia Müller send a perfect pass to Marie Mävers who had the simple task of deflecting in at the right post.  

Germany killed the contest with their fourth goal, which came from the stick of Celine Wilde in the 55^th minute, finding the bottom left corner with an instinctive slap-shot.  

Although defeated, China will have the chance to avenge the defeat in the 7^th / 8^th Play-Off match on Sunday.

Review 17. China vs Germany (1-4) - Rabo FIH Champions Trophy 2011
> Germany record their biggest ever win over China in all 29 international matches, by beating them 4-1.
> On Sunday, Germany play China again in the Final 7-8. Australia will play England in the Final 5-6
> Germany have now won 8 of 9 Champions Trophy encounters with China, including the last 6.
> Germany have now won 11 of their last 12 matches against China in all competitions.
> Germany are now on 2 PC goals from 22 penalty corners awarded at the 2011 Champions Trophy.
> China are now on 4 PC goals from 17 attempts at the 2011 Champions Trophy.
> China’s record for most PC goals in a CT tournament is 6 in 2006.
> Germany’s Céline Wilde scored her first two goals in CT competition in today’s match. She is now Germany’s top goalscorer at Amstelveen 2011 on 2 goals.

Double delight for captain Paumen as Argentina conquered

Netherlands captain Maartje Paumen produced a captain’s performance by scoring two goals to defeat World Champions Argentina in their Pool C encounter here in the final match of the day in Amstelveen. The result puts The Netherlands onto four points in Pool C, drawing them level with Korea.

Argentina were very much second best in the first half, as The Netherlands camped in their opponents half. The Dutch women won two penalty corners but were not successful in converting them. Although the Netherlands were well on top, the first big chance of the match fell to Argentina superstar Luciana Aymar. The seven times FIH Player of the Year found herself through on goal with only the Netherlands keeper Joyce Sombroek to beat, but the Dutch shot-stopper brilliantly robbed the ball from Aymar with a perfectly timed tackle that will live long in her memory.   

The opening goal of the game went the way of The Netherlands, and it was fully deserved.  Maartje Paumen stepped up to the mark in the 20^th minute and sent a rocket of a penalty corner into the Argentina goal.

Argentina hit back seven minutes later when a magical run down the left from Aymar won a penalty corner, with Delfina Merino deflecting Noel Barrionuevo’s slapped effort into the roof of the Netherlands goal.   Eva de Goede went close with a sensational diving deflection before Kim Lammers went close on three occasions to restoring the Dutch advantage.

Argentina were very much in the match at half time, with the goal providing confidence amongst the ranks. However, the second half saw more domination from The Netherlands who peppered the Argentinean circle with crosses from midfield.

With eight minutes remaining Lidewij Welten managed to steal the ball from Luciana Aymar inside the Argentinean circle before cracking a reverse stick shot goal-wards, but Belen Succi held firm and kicked to safety.

Just as the large crowd appeared to be losing belief The Netherlands finally got the goal that they were looking for, and it was no surprise that it came from the ever-reliable Paumen. The Dutch captain launched another wonderful penalty corner flick into the goal with just two minutes remaining to seal a very important victory for her team.

Before the game, Australian umpire Lisa Roach was presented with a Golden Whistle in recognition of umpiring her 100^th senior international match. 

Review 16.  Argentina vs Netherlands (1-2) - Rabo FIH Champions Trophy 2011

> The Dutch end their 4-match losing streak against Argentina and record their first win against Las Leonas since winning 6-1 at the 2010 Rabo Trophy in July 2010. > The Netherlands had last beaten Argentina in a world level event at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing winning 5-2 in the semi-finals. > Before today’s victory, Holland’s last CT win over Argentina came in the final of the 2007 Champions Trophy in Quilmes (1-0). > Maartje Paumen broke Ageeth Boomgaardt's record for Dutch player with most goals in Champions Trophy competition by scoring her 17th and 18th CT goal. > Maartje Paumen scored her 2nd and 3rd PC goal this tournament. Paumen has now scored in 4 of Holland's last 5 CT matches against Argentina. > On 6 goals, Maartje Paumen (9 matches) is now Holland’s sole top goalscorer against Argentina in CT competition. > Maartje Paumen lifted the Dutch record for most PC goals in Champions Trophy competition to 16. > The Dutch have now converted 3 of 19 penalty corners awarded at the 2011 Champions Trophy. > Argentina are on 2 for 15 penalty corners. > Argentina’s Delfina Merino scored her 2nd goal of the tournament, she also netted in Argentina's 4-1 win over China.

Kim Jong Hee hits hat-trick to kill off New Zealand

Korea overcame great resistance from New Zealand to run out 5-3 winners in a pulsating Pool C match here in Amstelveen. Kim Jong Hee scored three times to give Korea all three points.

The win puts Korea onto four points in Pool C, the group that will decide the top four finishing positions in this year’s Champions Trophy. Korea currently top the pool ahead of this evening’s meeting between Argentina and The Netherlands.

The first 35 minutes were truly exceptional, with the crowd being treated to arguably the best half of the tournament so far. Both teams had a clear attacking intent, although Korea were certainly the more threatening in the early stages.

Kim Jong Hee put her side ahead in the seventh minute of the match when she found room in the circle on the right before slapping a shot past Black Sticks keeper Bianca Russell.

New Zealand almost scored an immediate reply through Katie Glynn, but her close range deflection effort from the pass of Cathryn Finlayson was a fraction wide of the right post.

Despite this close call, Korea were still very much in charge and moved into a 2-0 lead in the 13^th minute. Hong Yoojin was the scorer, crashing a powerful shot from a tight angle on the right which hit the Russell’s backboard at break-neck speed.

Korea were tearing open the New Zealand defence seemingly at will, playing free-flowing, attacking hockey at a pace that their opponents were struggling to cope with.

However, New Zealand gave themselves hope when they managed to get the ball in the back of the Korean goal with ten minutes of the half remaining. Katie Glynn was the scorer, getting the vital touch on a cross into the circle to beat Korea keeper Moon Young Hui.

It proved to be a massive boost to the Black Sticks, who set about the hunt for the equalizer with great purpose. They needed just over a minute to achieve it when Charlotte Harrison fired into the goal to tie the scores at 2-2 after just 27 minutes.  

As if four goals in the half weren’t enough, Korea almost scored their third when Kim Jong Hee’s penalty corner deflection hit the frame of the New Zealand goal.  

The second half had fewer goals, but was still constantly enthralling and exhilarating. Korea moved ahead once again in the 42^nd minute when Kim Jong Eun scored from open play, but Anita Punt’s ruthless penalty corner rebound strike drew New Zealand level once again.

Korea maintained their focus and were back in front with 15 minutes of the match remaining. Kim Jong Hee was the again the scorer, forcing in a shot from a tight angle that went through Bianca Russell’s legs. The New Zealanders rallied once again, but their challenge was finally killed off when Kim Jong Hee completed both the scoring and her hat-trick with a clinical finish in the 67^th minute.

Review 15. Korea vs New Zealand (5-3) - Rabo FIH Champions Trophy 2011

> This is the first CT match to see at least 8 goals since the 2008 CT final Argentina – Germany 6-2.

> Korea’s only previous CT win over New Zealand came in their first CT meeting in 1987 (8-1) in a 9-goal match.

> This is Korea’s first victory over New Zealand since 12 February 2008 (4-0) in a test match.

> Korea are now on 4 points in Pool C, New Zealand are on 1 point.

> Kim Jong-Hee scored 3 goals today. She now tops the goalscorer list on 4 goals at Amstelveen 2011.

> 7 field goals were scored in this match. Only once did a CT match see more field goals scored: In 2005 8 field goals were scored during Netherlands – Germany 8-1.

> Anna Thorpe played her 50th match for the Black Sticks today.

Danson give England narrow victory over Germany

A solitary goal from Alex Danson proved to be enough to give England victory over Germany in their Pool D meeting here in Amstelveen.  

Danson finally broke the German resistance in the 50^th minute with a cool finish under the body of Germany keeper Yvonne Frank who was in top form throughout the contest.

It was the sixth successive time that England have beaten Germany in tournament play, and leaves their opponents in the 7^th-8^th place play-off match.

Both teams produced defensive master-classes in the first half, reducing their opposing forwards to limited opportunities to open the scoring. Germany’s Julia Müller was a commanding presence for her team throughout the opening period, while England captain Kate Walsh was also in fine form for her team.

Germany arguably had the better of the first 20 minutes, hitting the frame of the England goal early on before Müller saw two penalty corner strikes blocked by the English back-line.

England’s best chance of the half came from veteran forward Anna Bennett, who moved into the circle from the right before dribbling past Frank. However, her attempted cross was cut out by the well organized Germany defence.

The deadlock was finally broken 20 minutes from the end of the game when Alex Danson got behind the Germany defence, headed towards goal and slotted coolly under the body of Germany keeper Yvonne Frank.

The strike seemed to give England a huge boost in confidence, as Danny Kerry’s charges went in search of a second goal. However, Frank produced a string of outstanding saves to deny three England penalty corner attempts in quick succession.

Germany found a real sense of urgency in the final ten minutes, winning a number of penalty corners but could not find a way past Beth Storry, who like Frank was also outstanding in this match.

Marie Mävers also went close in the final minutes, but Storry finished the contest with her second clean sheet of the tournament.

Review 14. England vs Germany 1-0 - Rabo FIH Champions Trophy 2011

> England have now beaten Germany in 6 successive encounters: 2011 CT (1-0), 2010 World Cup (2-0), twice by 2-1 at 2010 CT, and twice in 2 test matches in May 2010 (2-1 and 3-2).

> England join Australia on 4 points from 2 matches in Pool D.

> Germany are bottom in Pool D on 0 points from 2 matches. China are on 2 points.

> Germany will play in the Final 7-8 on Sunday.

> Germany failed to convert any of their 7 penalty corners in this match and are now on 1 for 16 this tournament.

> England were awarded 3 penalty corners in this match. They are now on 0 for 6 at Amstelveen 2011.

> Alex Danson also netted in England’s 2-0 World Cup win over Germany at Rosario 2010.

> England were awarded 3 penalty corners in this match. They are now on 0 for 6 at Amstelveen 2011.

> Alex Danson also netted in England’s 2-0 World Cup win over Germany at Rosario 2010.