Beaulieu hockey team add three more points after win against Old Eds

The Beaulieu premier men’s hockey side managed to not concede any goals in their dominating encounter against a young Old Eds team.

May 17, 2023

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Old Eds players Neil van Onselen and Mo Legae (red) go to tackle Beaulieu’s Marvin Simons for the ball. Photo: Khomotso Makgabutlane

One local men’s hockey team kept a clean sheet in an outdoor league game against Old Eds.

Beaulieu Hockey Academy’s premier men’s side hosted an Old Eds team with a number of new players to their home-ground Astro.

Beaulieu’s Reza Rosenberg and Phil Pretorius from Old Eds tussle for the ball. Photo: Khomotso Makgabutlane

The first chukka saw strong possession from the home side. Old Eds won the first penalty corner of the match, but Beaulieu’s Sizwe Mthembu denied the team their first goal. Beaulieu had a number of chances that were saved by Old Eds goalie, Mark Strickett. In the space of four minutes towards the end of the chukka, Reza Rosenberg scored two skilful field goals for Beaulieu. This put his side ahead into the next chukka.

Jared Goa in defence for Beaulieu looks up for an available pass forward. Photo: Khomotso Makgabutlane

After a short break, brilliant defence from Old Eds denied Beaulieu another goal in a penalty corner. Their strong defence came in handy once more to prevent another attempt at a field goal. With one minute left until half-time, Marvin Simons extended Beaulieu’s lead to 3–0 from brilliant team work.
Four minutes into the third chukka, Thabang Digale rocketed the ball and Beaulieu to a 4–0 from an awarded penalty corner. Possession for the home side was high as there were a number of opportunities Beaulieu had to extend their lead. Gerald Mpopo struck to put his team at 5–0.

Old Eds player Neil van Onselen goes to lift the ball across the field. Photo: Khomotso Makgabutlane

The final 15 minutes of the game provided plenty opportunity. Old Eds had a chance of adding a goal to the scoreboard after being awarded a penalty corner. Beaulieu defender and captain, Jesse Salo swatted the ball from the post to keep the sheet clean.
Two more penalty corners went in Beaulieu’s favour, but they were unable to extend their lead.
Old Eds coach, Anthony Davies praised the opposition for their performance in the match.

Defender Kyle Naicker strikes the ball from Old Eds players. Photo: Khomotso Makgabutlane

“They are reigning league champions and are a very strong team. They are playing against Eds who have lost a few players in the last year to other clubs. We held as best as we could,” he said.

Mo Legae from Old Eds dribbles the ball past Beaulieu captain Jesse Salo. Photo: Khomotso Makgabutlane

“In our next match, we have to play to the situation. We’ve got a number of players who couldn’t make the game today because of provincial trials and we didn’t have many substitutions on the bench. We’ve got to control the tempo of the game a little more.”

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