WCM: Match No. 1.

Spain

South Africa

WCM: Match No. 1.

Spain v South Africa

2010-02-28 14:06:41

Commentary

72`

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Another addition: Man of the Match goes to Pol Amat, the Spanish captain.

71`

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That's the final hooter of the match. Spain wins the match 4-2. SA doing fairly well and giving a good challenge to Spain.

That is all from s2h on this match. The next match will start in another 20m from now. See you soon.

70`

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SA gets a free hit near Spain's D.

Spain defends well. The ball in the mid field in the dying minutes of the game.

69`

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Under 2m remaining now and Spain spends time possessing the ball

66`

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Brilliant move by SA. Hykes tries a reverse stick from the left flank. Misses it by inches.

65`

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SA trying to make a move but Spain seems to be comfortably placed.

62`

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SA asked for referral on the last PC awarded to Spain. It's over-ruled. SA don't have anymore referrals now.

61`

Goal

Pau QUEMADA the drag flicker for Spain converts

SA counters attacks twice immediately after this.

60`

Penalty Corner

Pol Amat finds the foot of SA defender almost single handedly.

57`

Others

Play in the midfield now.

A reverse stick shot by Miquel DELAS on SA goal but misses the target.

56`

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Spain just rotating the ball amongst themselves and keeping the ball possession. They make a move to attack now.

55`

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SA not capitalizing on their moves. Their forward line is not in sync at times.

54`

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Spain in the attack now. Earn a corner.

Defended. SA in attack now.

49`

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Lovely attack by Spain from the right flank. COmes to the center fo the goal post, deflected and corner for Spain.

Defended by SA.

48`

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Alex FABREGAS comes in for Spain replacing Miquel DELAS.

46`

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Decision of the umpire unheld. Play resumes and Spain leads 3-2.

45`

Goal

Spain defends it well.

as many times before, Spain counter attacks, Rodrigo GARZA scores and the refree says it's a goal by Spain.

SA have asked for a video umpire referral.

43`

Penalty Corner

PC for SA

43`

Others

SA is asking for a PC and the decision has been referred the video umpire.

If it is upheld they get another referral.

41`

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Correction: Erasmus PIETERSE is the gk for SA

42`

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SA is keeping the Spain's defense line on the move. Spain is struggling with their defense.

40`

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SA in the attacking zone. Spain counter attacks. SA caught unaware. David ALEGRE gives the good pass to Pol Amat who takes a wild swing directly onto goalkeeper Brendon BOTES. He needs assistance now.

Match stopped as of now.

38`

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SA maintaining ball possession

36`

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Match resumes

It's getting a little dark here now. Flood lights are on now.

35`

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Spain attacks yet again and earns a corner from the right flank but that's the whistle for the half time.

It must have come as a shock for 3rd ranked Spain. Going into the lemon break with a score reading 2-2 is something 13the ranked SA will be happy about.

David ALEGRE scored the 2nd goal for Spain.

We shall be right back with you.

34`

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Gareth CARR for SA comes onto the field now.

34`

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Good solo attack by Pol Amat but well defended by SA's goalkeeper.

33`

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Spain in SA's half and making SA defense work really hard.

30`

Goal

Brilliant save by Spain's goalkeeper but still their is another attack in the meanwhile and Ian HALEY for SA scores a goal

28`

Penalty Corner

SA earns their 2nd PC

26`

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Spain has had 68% ball possession till now.

26`

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A quick attack by Spain's Xavi LLEONART defended well by SA

25`

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Both teams fighting for ball possesion in the mid field. This slows down the game a bit.

22`

Green Card

SA Rhett HALKETT brings down Spain's Pol AMAT and gets a Green Card, a 2m suspension.

20`

Goal

Spain scores another goal.

19`

Goal

Spain gets a free hit near SA. 1 whack by Pol AMAT, successfully defended by the SA goalkeeper, however Roc OLIVA still scores it.

17`

Goal

Julian HYKES scores for SA

16`

Penalty Corner

Dangerous rise of the ball and SA conceedes a PC

16`

Others

The crowd is getting swelled by each passing minute. Except right hand side stands, al three sides are almost full. Stands for the VIP is almost vacant. Delhi Chief Minister Shiela Dixit is wintessing the match

16`

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Match resumes

15`

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In the game till now, spain's right winger Pau Quemeda made good solos, at least thrice, in the first ten minutes of the game, but the SA goalie Botes Brendon is alert and cleared the ball at the nick of time

15`

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It's a lush green stadium quite a lot of which is empty right now.

15`

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Umpire Colin Hutchinson pulls his muscle and will be replaced by the reserved umpire, i.e. Amarjit Singh from Malaysia. Play on hold for a moment. Gives a good break to the players

13`

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Successfully defended by Spain and a brilliant counter attack by Spain beats the goalkeeper but fails to convert

11`

Penalty Corner

Attack by SA and they earn a penalty corner

11`

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Umpires for today's match are: Roel van EERT from Holland and Colin Hutchinson.

10`

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SA is doing well with ball possesion till now.

Others

SA attacks, Spain defends and counter attacks. Good move by Pol AMAT, their captain but he looses control and bangs into advertisement hoardings.

Others

Foiled by SA

Others

Spain attacks from the left flank

Others

Umpire gives a verbal warning to SA's Marvin HARPER for rough play

Others

Spain attacks SA, enters the circle but dispossesed by SA defence.

Others

SA enters the Spain's circle but nothing comes out.

Others

SA is playing in Yellow shirt and green shorts. Spain is in red shirt and black shorts.

Others

The national anthem for both teams is done. Match starts now.

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The line up for South Africa is as follows:

Wade PATON

Lloyd MADSEN

Austin SMITH [C]

Marvin HARPER

Thornton McDADE

Lloyd NORRIS-JONES

Gareth CARR

Paul BLAKE

Rhett HALKETT

Julian HYKES

Thomas HAMMOND

Erasmus PIETERSE (GK)

Justin REID-ROSS

Ian HALEY

Taine PATON

Brendon BOTES (GK)

Off-Field Staff

Coach: Gregg CLARK

Assistant Coach: David VINEY

Manager: Anton van ROOYEN

Others

Welcome to the live text commentary coverage brought to you by s2h.

Both the teams are now practising on the turf.

The stadium is getting filled up slowly

The match is due to start in 40m from now

Others

The teams are practising penalty corners right now. The match is due to start in a couple of minutes now.

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