Reaction: What we learned after GB’s latest double header
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- Great Britain were beaten by Australia in both matches of Saturday’s double header in Perth, which for the men was their first defeat in the FIH Pro League. We look back at the reaction and what’s been learned from the latest games.Both GB teams competitive despite defeatResults aside, plenty of positives could be taken from the weekend's matches. Despite not coming away with a victory, there were encouraging displays from both GB sides who matched their Australian counterparts for large parts but a failure to finish chances proved costly.
2-0 down, Tough one today, feels like a real opportunity missed, better defensive performance, but not clinical or incisive enough in final third. @GBHockey v Australia. Plaudits to @HockeyAustralia well organised, great event, excellently hosted @FIH_Hockey #ProLeague pic.twitter.com/uhktz6Xeah
— Andy Halliday (@andyhalliday3) February 16, 2019Disappointed to lose this evening having played well for the majority of the game. We will learn from this & take the positives into our next game against China. @GBHockey pic.twitter.com/oz1hT31rRy
— Hannah Martin (@hkmartin7) February 16, 2019An exciting time ahead!
— Annie Thomas (@anniet152) February 16, 2019Great effort and lots of possession but oz were more clinical. Onward and upwards lads!
— James Relph (@relphj) February 16, 2019A great afternoon watching some really good Hockey and meeting some really good Hockey people @thereversestick @FIH_Hockey @HockeyAustralia @GBHockey Everything hinges on the moment, scorelines are often misleading. Well done all.
— John Lee (@JohnLee76941368) February 16, 2019@GBHockey GB Ladies played well today, the game was a lot closer than the score shows. There is a lot of hockey still to be played in this league and the tables can be turned at Lee Valley !
— David McArthur (@45mcarthur) February 16, 2019FIH Pro League's entertainment continuesWith the FIH Pro League continuing to thrill on the pitch, it’s also capturing attention off it with big crowds watching the globes best teams in action.
Having been created to provide regular high-quality international matches, the league has certainly seen success so far with people turning out in their numbers to witness entertaining games being played out by global powerhouses.Outstanding day of world class sport here in Perth @HockeyAustralia @FIH_Hockey @Kookaburras v @GBHockey #FIHProLeague pic.twitter.com/Hrq3PdrkYO
— Anthony Moore (@AnthonyMoore) February 16, 2019Packed house in Perth for our #FIHProLeague clash with @GBHockey. Watch NOW on @FOXSportsAUS 506 #WeAreComing pic.twitter.com/bUh5WYE40g
— Hockeyroos (@Hockeyroos) February 16, 2019Now it’s the @Hockeyroos turn to take on @GBHockey in front of a big crowd at PHS. #FIHProLeague pic.twitter.com/hKqMrAfLPC
— Melville City Hockey (@MaroonZone) February 16, 2019Excitement is building ahead of Great Britain’s first home FIH Pro League fixture against The USA on Saturday 27 April. You could be there at the Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre to watch the reigning Olympic champions in action by clicking here to get your tickets. You can also still buy tickets for an action-packed day out at most of our double headers this summer here,