Czechs claim third spot with win over Scots girls

Scotland v Czech gCzech Rep were the opposition for Scotland girls in the U18 3rd/4th place play off and it was the Czechs who claimed third place in the EuroHockey U18 Youth Championship II through a penalty shootout. Scotland recorded a 3-2 win over the Czechs in the group stages with a dramatic late Ella Watt winner, so the Czechs were out for revenge. The first 15 minutes of the half was very tactical with no clear opportunities for either side.

Then an excellent break by Scotland allowed Hanna McKie to sprint into the Czech D; her shot was saved but Millie Steiger was on hand to score the rebound and give Scotland the lead. 1-0.

Scotland nearly doubled their lead two minutes later when the ball found its way to McKie in the D but she shot wide at speed.

A good feature of the Czech play was their ability to up the tempo near the Scottish D. A rapid exchange from a penalty corner saw the Czechs strike Scotland’s post. Another quick exchange sent C16 running through on goal but goalie Natalie MacKinnon slid out quickly to clear the danger.

Scotland, moving through the gears, had Katherine Holdgate denied by a superb reaction save as half time approached.

 

Half Time: Czech Rep 0 Scotland 1

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Czech Rep got off to a flier in the second half when they scored through Veronika Koprivova within a minute of the restart. The Czechs broke quickly down the right and Koprivova popped up at the far post to score. 1-1.

Czech Rep had a chance to take the lead when Anna Kolarova stole the ball from Anna Logan, but the Scotland captain recovered and snatched the ball back before Kolarova could strike at goal.

Holdgate struck a powerful shot from a penalty corner, which was well defended by the Czechs, but Scotland kept at them and Robin Robeson struck a powerful shot what was padded away by the goalkeeper.

A brilliant run by Bella Fisken saw her power through the Czech half of the pitch and then set up Maddie Cleat, who blasted a shot just past the post.

Scotland were awarded a great chance to snatch victory just before full time when they were awarded a penalty flick. Morven Cawthorn stepped up to strike it but was met by a great save by Tereza Koprivova. A penalty shootout beckoned and it was the Czechs who prevailed with a 2-0 victory in the shootout.

 

Full Time: Czech Rep 1 Scotland 1 (2-0 shootout)

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