Kiwis stick to the task

NEW Zealand have beaten England 2-1 in a penalty shootout to earn a spot in the women’s hockey gold match.

The result was long overdue revenge for the Black Sticks, following the Glasgow 2014 semi-finals when they were beaten 3-1 in a penalty shootout by England. Goalkeeper Grace O’Hanlon was the hero for New Zealand, saving four of England’s five strikes.

Hannah Martin, third player up for England, converted her strike only for Sam Harrison to immediately equalise for the Kiwis.

O’Hanlon saved England’s next two strikes, then Black Sticks skipper Stacey Michelsen stepped up to slam home and secure the win.