Durban Girls’ College claims hockey title
As the final whistle blew, no goals had been scored and eight players would head to the circle for the deciding penalty shootout.
Durban Girls’ College claimed victory at the tenth Grand Finals of the SPAR KZN Schoolgirls’ Hockey Challenge when they took to the field against host school, St Mary’s DSG.
St Mary’s has dominated with four consecutive wins at past finals while Durban Girls’ College was the only team in the tournament to maintain a 100% record.
The game got off to a quiet start. In the 30 minutes of running play, both teams earned one short corner each, as well as a couple of long corners. With time running low, St Mary’s managed two great runs down the side lines, leaving Durban Girls’ College scrambling, but no goals were scored.
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As the final whistle blew, the Gold/Silver game had no scores being recorded, meaning eight players would head to the circle for the deciding penalty shootout.
Amy van Rooyen from Saint Mary’s got proceedings underway, but her attempt hit the upright. Next up, Emily Macquet netted the first goal for Durban Girls’ College.
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Levelling up the score line, Georgie Pollock got St Mary’s first in the second round. Edging her team one goal up, Tara Pakendorf knocked in the second for College.
All pressure fell on Elizabeth Anderson from St Mary’s who fired off a fantastic shot but desperately watched as it shaved the upright, going just wide of the goals, resulting in victory for Durban Girls’ College.
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