India defeat for GB U21 Men

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GREAT Britain Under-21 Men were narrowly beaten in the final of the Sultan of Johor Cup in Malaysia, with rivals India scoring in the dying seconds of the match to successfully defend their title.Unbeaten heading into the match, GB had high hopes of repeating their two-nil victory over India in the group stages. However, missed chances cost Great Britain dear as they were caught out by an alert India side.
“I’m extremely proud of the performances and the way the lads have played throughout the tournament, but bitterly disappointed that we couldn’t bring home the gold medal,” said Head Coach Jon Bleby. “The lads should reflect that this is the start of something big for them and working hard for the future.”
After an evenly fought first half, it was India who drew first blood. GB had lost their shape, India forced a penalty corner, and Hermanpreet Singh scored the 46th minute effort.
GB pressured well in search of an equaliser, and it came in the 55th minute as they span at the top of the circle and Birmingham University’s Sam French put the ball into the net.
The match appeared to be heading for stalemate but with just 14 seconds remaining India were awarded another penalty corner, and Singh was on target once again to spark celebrations.
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Team
P
W
D
L
F
A
Diff
Pts
Great Britain
5
5
0
0
18
3
15
15
India
5
4
0
1
18
7
11
12
Australia
5
2
1
2
10
16
-6
7
New Zealand
5
1
1
3
8
12
-4
4
Malaysia
5
0
2
3
8
12
-4
2
Pakistan
5
0
2
3
5
17
-12
2
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Fixtures for the 2014 Sultan of Johor Cup
Date/time
Fixture
Result
Sunday 12 October 2014
09:05
Great Britain
Pakistan
5-0
11:05
New Zealand
India
1-2
13:05
Malaysia
Australia
1-2
Monday 13 October 2014
09:05
Great Britain
India
2-0
11:05
Australia
Pakistan
1-1
13:05
Malaysia
New Zealand
1-1
Wednesday 15 October 2014
09:05
Australia
New Zealand
4-3
11:05
India
Pakistan
6-0
13:05
Malaysia
Great Britain
2-3
Thursday 16 October 2014
09:05
New Zealand
Pakistan
3-2
11:05
Malaysia
India
2-4
13:05
Great Britain
Australia
5-1
Saturday 18 October 2014
09:05
Australia
India
2-6
11:05
Pakistan
Malaysia
2-2
13:05
New Zealand
Great Britain
0-3
Sunday 19 October 2014
08:35
Malaysia
Pakistan
3-1
11:05
Australia
New Zealand
6-2
13:35
Great Britain
India
1-2
U21 Great Britain Men’s squad for Sultan of Johor Cup
Name
Club
James Albery
Cambridge City
Ben Boon
Reading
Liam Brignull
Cardiff & Met
Elliot Bullman (GK)
Wilmslow
Brendan Creed
Sheffield Hallam
Rob Farrington
Cannock
Sam French
Birmingham University
James Gall
Beeston
Jonny Gall
Surbiton
Harry Gibson (GK)
Hampstead and Westminster
David Goodfield
Sheffield Hallam
Jonty Griffiths
Loughborough Students
Ed Horler
Loughborough Students
Hamish Imrie
Grange
Chris Proctor
Beeston
Liam Sanford
Team Bath Buccaneers
Sam Spencer
Cannock
Luke Taylor
Loughborough Students