Author: Ashley Morrison

Putting The Individual Ahead of the Team

‘Player of the match’ awards in team sports have always been a topic for debate. How often does the goalscorer get the nod over the player who created the opportunity for the scorer?  Is this simply a laziness on the

Hockey World Cup in 90 Seconds – The Final Day

Odisha Hockey World Cup in 90 seconds

The Odisha Men’s Hockey World Cup came to a dramatic end overnight with Belgium becoming the sixth team to lift the coveted trophy, after defeating the Netherlands in a shoot-out.   In the Bronze medal match Australia ripped England to

Hockey World Cup in 90 Seconds – Day 18

Odisha Hockey World Cup in 90 seconds

The finalists for the Odisha Men’s Hockey World Cup were decided overnight, The Netherlands will meet Belgium playing in their first World Cup final.  The Netherlands exacted revenge for their final loss against Australia four years ago. They raced into

Hockey World Cup in 90 Seconds – Day 17

It is semi-final time at the Odisha Men’s Hockey World Cup and three European sides and Australia fight it out for a place in the final.  The Netherlands and Australia played the final four years ago, and everyone thought it

Asian Teams Out-Muscled

Last night at the Odisha Men’s Hockey World Cup the host nation India bowed out of the competition following a 2-1 defeat at the hands of the Netherlands. Their loss meant that no Asian team was left in the competition