Competitive Hockey Report - Remuera Zone

13 teams competed in the competitive hockey competition at Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga on Tuesday 13 September, in the not so nice weather. The team performed very well and did both themselves and ROPS proud including the parents that were there.

The 13 teams were split into two pools and we had won all our pool games until we came to play Kings where we lost, by the least margin of all teams in our pool. This meant that we were second in our pool and were to play off for 3rd or 4th against the second place getter in Pool A. Pool A second place getter was only found after a count back of goals for and against to see who had the least goal difference.

The outcome was we had to play against Victoria Ave Primary School, with no less than 5 Auckland age group representatives! But in true ROPS spirit the kids saved their best game to last; we managed to slot the first goal but then Victoria Ave came back with two goals straight away.With about 2 minutes to go we managed to equalise so it was then up to the team to hold them, unfortunately Victoria Ave were awarded a penalty corner on the full time hooter, and this meant that it had to be played out before the game could finish and they slotted a goal. We lost 4 - 3 and therefore played 4th - a great effort after a magnificent game and the kids should be VERY proud of this performance.