Pelliet double gives Argentina success over Scotland

Belgium (Felix Denayer 34′, Cedric Charlier 64’) 2-1 England (Roper 60’)
Scotland Senior Men suffered a third defeat in the Men’s 4 Nations hockey competition in Glasgow, losing 5-2 to world number 10 Argentina this morning.
A Gonzalo Peillet double, plus goals from Lucas Vila, Matias Paredes and Fancundo Callioni gave the Argentinians a comfortable victory. The home side’s two goals came from Kenny Bain and Daniel Coultas penalty corner efforts.
Dissecting his team’s performance Scotland Senior Men Head Coach Derek Forsyth said, “There were some things that went well during today’s game, but equally there were some aspects that weren’t so good. When things don’t go well for you, you get punished and when they did go well for us, we didn’t take advantage of the opportunities.
“Despite the results, it’s been a fantastic tournament that we may have liked to have slightly further down the line in our programme. But because of selection dates for the Commonwealth Games it wasn’t going to be possible. I’d like to have had more preparation time with the players.”
It was Argentina who had all the early pressure, Facundo Callioni flashing a fierce drive just wide of Scotland goalkeeper Gavin Sommerville’s left hand upright. Two minutes later, the Western Wildcats shot-stopper was called into action once more, making a fine save to deny Juan Agulleiro’s snapshot, before blocking Manual Brunet’s effort shortly after.
Scotland began to impose their presence on proceedings as the first half progressed, Kenny Bain’s reverse stick shot producing a fine save from Argentinian goalkeeper Juan Vivaldi in the 13th minute, before Daniel Coultas’ penalty corner drag-flick was stopped a minute later.
Bain was thwarted once again by Vivaldi in the 16th minute, the ‘keeper diving low to his right to prevent the Hurley striker’s attempt registering the game’s opening goal.
Sommerville was called back into action at the other end of the pitch, Lucas Rey’s reverse stick strike was kicked to safety in the 20th minute before the Scot made a fantastic double save from Gonzalo Pelliet two minutes later.
Despite the visitors having the majority of the possession throughout the half, it was Scotland who finally broke the deadlock in the 27th minute. Ian Moodie won a penalty corner and Bain’s drag-flick had enough power to beat Vivaldi’s attempted block and roll across the line.
The lead did not last long however, Pelliet evening up the score with a penalty corner to make it 1-1 in the 31st minute.
The Scots were then on the receiving end of a sucker-punch right on half-time, the home defence leaving Lucas Vila in too much space inside the circle and the Argentine attacker flicked in from close range to take a precious 2-1 lead into the break.
It was 3-1 three minutes into the second half, Matias Peredes stealing in from the right flank to fire the ball past Sommerville with a reverse stick.
Argentina’s fourth goal came in the 56th minute, Peillet claiming his second of the contest from a penalty corner drag-flick that flew in off Alan Forsyth’s stick despite the forward’s valiant attempt to stop the ball.
Nick Parkes twice came close to giving Scotland hope, the midfielder just missing out on Ian Scholefield’s excellent cross, before pranging the post with a sharp turn and hit, while Alan Forsyth was denied in front of goal by Vivaldi after good work on the right from Bain and Ian Moodie.
Scotland were finally rewarded for their attacking efforts six minute from full-time, Coultas getting on the score-sheet from a penalty corner.
However, it was Argentina had the final say though, a lofted pass from Rey bypassing the entire Scottish midfield and defence to find Callioni in space, who beat Sommerville with a sumptuous strike into the bottom right hand corner of the goal.
Scotland will now play England in the 3rd/4th place play-off tomorrow after Belgium inflicted a 2-1 defeat on Bobby Crutchley’s side in the second match of the day. Captain Felix Denayer and Cedric Charlier got the Belgian goals, with Phil Roper England’s scorer. Belgium meet Argentina to determine the tournament winner.
Scotland Senior Men: Gavin Sommerville (Western Wildcats), Jamie Cachia (Sheffield), Gareth Hall (Beeston), Michael Bremner (Kelburne), Dan Coultas (Holcombe), Alan Forsyth (Surbiton), Chris Grassick (Surbiton), Ian Moodie (Edinburgh University), Ross Stott (East Grinstead), Chris Nelson (Kelburne), Kenny Bain (Hurley), William Marshall (Sheffield), Iain Scholefield (Qui Vive), Niall Stott (East Grinstead), David Forsyth (Qui Vive), Nick Parkes (Surbiton), Gavin Byers (Sheffield), Gary Cameron (Grange)
Men’s 4 Nations Standings:
BEL P3 W2 D0 L0 GF8 GA5 GD +2 Pts 9
ARG P3 W1 D1 L1 GF8 GA6 GD +2 Pts 4
ENG P3 W1 D1 L0 GF6 GA5 GD +1 Pts 4
SCO P3 W0 D0 L3 GF6 GA12 GD -6 Pts 0
Play-Off Fixtures:
Tuesday 29 April
09.00 Belgium v Argentina (1st/2nd)
11.00 England v Scotland (3rd/4th)

Men’s 4 Nations Results, Glasgow National Hockey Centre, Scotland

Scotland (Kenny Bain 27′, Daniel Coultas 64′) 2-5 Argentina (Gonzalo Peillet 31′ 56′, Lucas Vila 35′, Matias Paredes 38′, Facundo Callioni 65′)


Belgium (Felix Denayer 34′, Cedric Charlier 64’) 2-1 England (Roper 60’)

Scotland Senior Men suffered a third defeat in the Men’s 4 Nations hockey competition in Glasgow, losing 5-2 to world number 10 Argentina this morning.

A Gonzalo Peillet double, plus goals from Lucas Vila, Matias Paredes and Fancundo Callioni gave the Argentinians a comfortable victory. The home side’s two goals came from Kenny Bain and Daniel Coultas penalty corner efforts.

Kenny Bain

(Scotland’s Kenny Bain fights for possession during today’s game against Argentina. Photo Credit: Duncan Gray)

Dissecting his team’s performance Scotland Senior Men Head Coach Derek Forsyth said, “There were some things that went well during today’s game, but equally there were some aspects that weren’t so good. When things don’t go well for you, you get punished and when they did go well for us, we didn’t take advantage of the opportunities.

“Despite the results, it’s been a fantastic tournament that we may have liked to have slightly further down the line in our programme. But because of selection dates for the Commonwealth Games it wasn’t going to be possible. I’d like to have had more preparation time with the players.”

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(Scotland striker Alan Forsyth takes evasive action. Photo Credit: Duncan Gray)

It was Argentina who had all the early pressure, Facundo Callioni flashing a fierce drive just wide of Scotland goalkeeper Gavin Sommerville’s left hand upright. Two minutes later, the Western Wildcats shot-stopper was called into action once more, making a fine save to deny Juan Agulleiro’s snapshot, before blocking Manual Brunet’s effort shortly after.

Scotland began to impose their presence on proceedings as the first half progressed, Kenny Bain’s reverse stick shot producing a fine save from Argentinian goalkeeper Juan Vivaldi in the 13th minute, before Daniel Coultas’ penalty corner drag-flick was stopped a minute later.

Bain was thwarted once again by Vivaldi in the 16th minute, the ‘keeper diving low to his right to prevent the Hurley striker’s attempt registering the game’s opening goal.

Sommerville was called back into action at the other end of the pitch, Lucas Rey’s reverse stick strike was kicked to safety in the 20th minute before the Scot made a fantastic double save from Gonzalo Pelliet two minutes later.

Lucas Rey

(Argentina captain Lucas Rey tussles with Scotland’s Chris Grassick. Photo Credit: Duncan Gray)

Despite the visitors having the majority of the possession throughout the half, it was Scotland who finally broke the deadlock in the 27th minute. Ian Moodie won a penalty corner and Bain’s drag-flick had enough power to beat Vivaldi’s attempted block and roll across the line.

The lead did not last long however, Pelliet evening up the score with a penalty corner to make it 1-1 in the 31st minute.

The Scots were then on the receiving end of a sucker-punch right on half-time, the home defence leaving Lucas Vila in too much space inside the circle and the Argentine attacker flicked in from close range to take a precious 2-1 lead into the break.

It was 3-1 three minutes into the second half, Matias Peredes stealing in from the right flank to fire the ball past Sommerville with a reverse stick.

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(Scotland’s David Forstyh clashes sticks with Lucas Vila of Argentina. Photo Credit: Duncan Gray)

Argentina’s fourth goal came in the 56th minute, Peillet claiming his second of the contest from a penalty corner drag-flick that flew in off Alan Forsyth’s stick despite the forward’s valiant attempt to stop the ball.

Nick Parkes twice came close to giving Scotland hope, the midfielder just missing out on Ian Scholefield’s excellent cross, before pranging the post with a sharp turn and hit, while Alan Forsyth was denied in front of goal by Vivaldi after good work on the right from Bain and Ian Moodie.

Scotland were finally rewarded for their attacking efforts six minute from full-time, Coultas getting on the score-sheet from a penalty corner.

However, it was Argentina had the final say though, a lofted pass from Rey bypassing the entire Scottish midfield and defence to find Callioni in space, who beat Sommerville with a sumptuous strike into the bottom right hand corner of the goal.

Scotland will now play England in the 3rd/4th place play-off tomorrow after Belgium inflicted a 2-1 defeat on Bobby Crutchley’s side in the second match of the day. Captain Felix Denayer and Cedric Charlier got the Belgian goals, with Phil Roper England’s scorer. Belgium meet Argentina to determine the tournament winner.

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(Belgium’s Cedric Charlier reels away in delight after scoring the winner against England. Photo Credit: Duncan Gray)

Scotland Senior Men: Gavin Sommerville (Western Wildcats), Jamie Cachia (Sheffield), Gareth Hall (Beeston), Michael Bremner (Kelburne), Dan Coultas (Holcombe), Alan Forsyth (Surbiton), Chris Grassick (Surbiton), Ian Moodie (Edinburgh University), Ross Stott (East Grinstead), Chris Nelson (Kelburne), Kenny Bain (Hurley), William Marshall (Sheffield), Iain Scholefield (Qui Vive), Niall Stott (East Grinstead), David Forsyth (Qui Vive), Nick Parkes (Surbiton), Gavin Byers (Sheffield), Gary Cameron (Grange)

Men’s 4 Nations Standings:

BEL P3 W3 D0 L0 GF8 GA5 GD +2 Pts 9

ARG P3 W1 D1 L1 GF8 GA6 GD +2 Pts 4

ENG P3 W1 D1 L1 GF6 GA5 GD +1 Pts 4

SCO P3 W0 D0 L3 GF6 GA12 GD -6 Pts 0

Play-Off Fixtures:

Tuesday 29 April

09.00 Belgium v Argentina (1st/2nd)

11.00 England v Scotland (3rd/4th)

 

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