Scots fall short of semi-final place after Wales draw

EuroHockey Nations Championship II: Scotland (Byers 70′) 1-1 Wales (Shaw 3′)

Scotland Senior Men fell short of a semi-final place in the EuroHockey Nations Championship II after a 1-1 draw with Wales in Vienna today.

An equalising goal from Gavin Byers on the stroke of full-time was not enough for the Scots, who needed to win by three clear goals after France’s 4-2 win over Azerbaijan earlier in the day, to qualify for the semi-finals.

Subsequently, the national side finished third in Pool A and will now contest the relegation pool for the remainder of the tournament.

William Marshall Euros vs WAL

(Defender William Marshall considers the implications of Scotland’s draw against Wales at full time. Credit: Herbert Kratky)

Chris Grassick Euros WAL

(Scotland midfielder Chris Grassick in action against Wales in Vienna. Credit: Herbert Kratky)

It was Wales who opened the scoring as early as the third minute when Michael Shaw dispatched a penalty corner past Scotland goalkeeper Jamie Cachia to make it 1-0.

The remainder of the first half saw the national side pile pressure on the Welsh defence with the majority of possession and territory. However, Wales’ rearguard remained resolute, much to the frustration of the Scottish attack, as the half was played out with the Welsh in front by a single goal at the interval.

Iain Scholefield v Wales

(Scotland captain Iain Scholefield contests the ball against Wales. Credit: Herbert Kratky)

With Scotland requiring four goals in the second half to make the semi-finals, it was always going to be a tall order.

Unfortunately for Scotland Head Coach Derek Forsyth and his charges, the breakthrough didn’t come until the very last minute when Grove Menzieshill midfielder Gavin Byers made it 1-1 in the 70th minute.

Scotland will now carry 1 point along with Wales to the relegation pool this weekend.

Please visit the EuroHockey website for a run down on fixtures, results and pool standings.

Scotland Men: Jamie Cachia (Sheffield Hallam), Graham Moodie (Edinburgh University), Paul Martin (Grove Menzieshill), Alan Forsyth (Surbiton), Russell Anderson (Brooklands), Ian Moodie (Western Wildcats), Chris Nelson (Glynhill Hotel Kelburne), Kenny Bain (THC Hurley), William Marshall (Glynhill Hotel Kelburne), Iain Scholefield (Qui Vive), Wei Adams (Royal Penguins), Callum Duke (Edinburgh University), Ross Stott (Grove Menzieshill), Chris Grassick (Surbiton), Gavin Byers (Grove Menzieshill), Nick Parkes (Surbiton), David Forsyth (Qui Vive).

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