Loss for NZ men

Already guaranteed a place in the quarterfinals at the Hockey World League Semifinal in Johannesburg and down two goals to Spain, the Black Sticks men pulled their goalie. Using Shea McAleese as a ‘kicking back’ in place of goalkeeper Devon Manchester for more than 15 minutes, New Zealand scored three goals from penalty corners to take the lead, only to see the tactic backfire as Spain responded with two goals in the final three minutes to win 4-3 to close out pool play yesterday.