Women take 4th place / U16 women win against Switzerland
The women's national team lost to Finland 0:4 (0:1; 0:2; 0:1) in the last game of the Euro Hockey Challenge in Sweden and thus took fourth place.
You can find detailed statistics about the game and the entire tournament here
The U16 women's national team achieved two wins in their first two games. On Saturday (December 17.12.2016th, 7), the team led by coach Florian Neumayer defeated their neighbors from Switzerland 1:3 (1:1; 0:4; 0:18.12.2016), and on Sunday (December 4th, 0) with 2:0 ( 1:0; 1:0; XNUMX:XNUMX).
Neumayer after the two games: "After initial difficulties in the build-up and passing game, the team was able to improve over the course of the games. With increased willingness to run and improved combination play, numerous chances were created. With more concentration in the final stages, more goals could have been scored. Unnecessary penalty times were overcome thanks to the very good goalkeeping performances. Overall, a positive start for the U16 women's team in terms of fighting spirit and playing skills.