Scotland U21 men edged out in three match Austria series

Scotland U21 rounded off a busy week of hockey with three matches against Austria in Vienna this weekend.

Despite an equalising goal from Ed Greaves in the first half, the junior Scots found themselves 3-1 down at half-time in Friday’s first match.

The Austrians extended their lead shortly after the interval, only for Hamish Imrie to pull a goal back for his side with a goal from a tight angle. A tired Scotland lost a fifth goal just before full-time.

A refreshed and reinvigorated Scottish side came out on top in the second match, although had to wait until late in the second half for their opportunities after being frustrated by the home side in a dominant first half display.

Austria took the lead in the 57th minute after a scramble from a penalty corner rebound, only for Ed Greaves again to find a Scottish equaliser, tipping in at the back post. Lee Morton was the match winner for the Scots, converting a penalty flick after Gordon Amour had been upended in the circle to register a 2-1 win.

The third and final match saw both sides take part in a 4 x 15 minute format, the Scots being edged out 3-2.

Murray Collins executed a drag-flick to give his side a 1-0 lead, before the home side responded with two goals to narrowly go in front.

With Scotland replacing ‘keeper Sean Hadfield with a kicking back for the final five minutes, a counter-attacking Austria secured a decisive third goal. With time still left on the clock, Hamish Imrie was taken out by the home goalkeeper inside the circle and Lee Morton again stepped up to finish off a penalty flick.

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