Scotland U21 men defeated but produce performance of the summer

MoodieScotland U21 men lost 3-2 to England but produced their best performance of the summer. The Scots outplayed their hosts at Lilleshall but were beaten by the clinical finishing of their top-class opposition.

The score was 1-1 at half time; England took the lead before Scotland equalised through a Lee Morton volley into the bottom corner, leaving the goalkeeper with no chance. It was another impressive performance by Morton and the goal was a good reward for his contribution.

Scotland’s second goal was scored by Cameron Golden; a great attack down the left fashioned an opportunity for Luke Cranney, his shot was saved but Golden was on hand to finish.

Penalty corners were again a thorn in the Scots’ defence and the goals conceded were possibly avoidable. However, the target was to build on the recent performances in Spain and Head Coach Graham Moodie was pleased at the definite improvement from the Spanish trip.

The young players stepping up from U18 level played well – Golden had an excellent performance as did Aiden McQuade. Their recent performances in the U18 EuroHockey Championship II tournament earned them a place in the Scotland U21 team and Moodie was impressed by their contribution.

Moodie said Scotland played great hockey against a very good England team who came third in the Euros last year. The Scots were unlucky not to take something from the game.

Scotland U21 Head Coach Graham Moodie added: “We have to congratulate England for the wins, they’re an excellent side but I’m really pleased by our standard of play and the improvement from the games in Spain is very pleasing.”

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