Portugal dent Scotland U21 Men’s promotion hopes

 

A William Rogerson winning goal eleven minutes from full-time ensured hosts Portugal put a serious dent in Scotland U21 Men’s hopes of qualifying from the EuroHockey Nations Championship II in Lousada.
A high scoring win for the junior Scots in their final match against favourites Ireland, plus a win for Italy over Portugal, is essential for Graham Moodie’s team to stay in contention,
Scotland U21 Men Team Manager Fraser McCurdy said, “Both teams played really well. I thought the players were excellent, we created lots of opportunities but we just couldn’t get that breakthrough.
“One or two of their players had an excellent game and at the end of it all it just came down to one chance that they converted. The players are obviously gutted with the result, but the performance was good.
“We need a small miracle tomorrow. If Italy can do us a favour and beat Portugal then it’s in our hands against Ireland. But we’ll need to score goals to overhaul the goal difference.”
The first half was tense, with the only real goal-mouth action courtesy of a home penalty corner just missing the upright.
Mid-way through the second half, Portugal almost broke the deadlock, but attacker David Franco missed a golden opportunity with the goal begging.
Nevertheless, the un-Portuguese sounding William Rogerson finally opening the scoring in the 59th minute to leave Graham Moodie’s side deflated.
A late rally wasn’t enough for the Scots and as a result, face an uphill climb to gain promotion from the competition.

A William Rogerson winning goal eleven minutes from full-time ensured hosts Portugal put a serious dent in Scotland U21 Men’s hopes of qualifying from the EuroHockey Nations Championship II in Lousada.

A high scoring win for the junior Scots in their final match against favourites Ireland, plus a win for Italy over Portugal, is essential for Graham Moodie’s team to stay in contention.

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(Photo Credit: Douglad Rogerson)

Scotland U21 Men Team Manager Fraser McCurdy said, “Both teams played really well. I thought the players were excellent, we created lots of opportunities but we just couldn’t get that breakthrough.

“One or two of their players had an excellent game and at the end of it all it just came down to one chance that they converted. The players are obviously gutted with the result, but the performance was good.

“We need a small miracle tomorrow. If Italy can do us a favour and beat Portugal then it’s in our hands against Ireland. But we’ll need to score goals to overhaul the goal difference.”

The first half was tense, with the only real goal-mouth action courtesy of a home penalty corner just missing the upright.

Mid-way through the second half, Portugal almost broke the deadlock, but attacker David Franco missed a golden opportunity with the goal begging.

Nevertheless, the un-Portuguese sounding William Rogerson finally opening the scoring in the 59th minute to leave Graham Moodie’s side deflated.

A late rally wasn’t enough for the Scots and as a result, face an uphill climb to gain promotion from the competition.

 

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