Australian Born '93 Jnr Mens Tour: Aussies defeat Turkey
The Australian Born '93 junior men's team has won their second match of the Hamburg Cup downing Turkey 8-7.
The contest was tight the whole game with Australia only pulling away in the closing stages.
Callum Smith led the way in attack scoring two goals, while Gabriel Addley made eight stunning saves.
Although pleased with the result, coach Duncan Greenbank said the team still needed a lot improvement if they were to compete with the bigger nations.
"It's difficult to appraise our performance with such inconsistency in most aspects of the game, however, a win is a win and we are creating many opportunities to score," Greenbank said.
"Our shooting skills must improve if we are to challenge the better teams, but I know they have it in them."
Their next game is against Germany tomorrow.
Australian Born '93
Gabriel Addley, George Ford, Stewart Greenbank, Connor Arnold, Callum Smith, Nathan Power, Matthew Perrot, Matthew Hannan, Fraser Smith, Tyler Sinclair, Daniel Egan, Lachlan Edwards, Anthony Hrysanthos, William Dayman. Coach: Duncan Greenbank
Result: Australia 8 bt Turkey 7
Qtrs: 0-0, 3-2, 2-3, 3-2
X man for: 5 from 11
X man against: Turkey scored 5 from 11
AUS Scorers: Callum Smith 2, George Ford, Nathan Power, Matthew Hannan, Lachlan Edwards, Stewart Greenbank, Tyler Sinclair
AUS Best: Gabriel Addley, Tyler Sinclair, George Ford, Callum Smith
Game 1: Australia v Slovakia
The Australian Born '93 junior men's team has gone down to Slovakia 8-12 in their opening game of the Hamburg Cup.
The Australian's were able to stick with Slovakia for most of the first half before an eight goal run blew open the game.
Captain George Ford netted a hat trick, while keeper Anthony Hrysanthos made eight saves.
Coach Duncan Greenbank was disappointed with the numerous turnovers conceded by his team and the lack of composure shown in attack.
"It's difficult to win games when the team misses three one on one's and converts one of six extra man opportunities," Greenbank said.
"We'll now have to focus on our shooting during training tomorrow and hopefully it will improve by the end of the tour."
Australia will also face Germany and Turkey at the Hamburg Cup.
Australian Born '93
Gabriel Addley, George Ford, Stewart Greenbank, Connor Arnold, Callum Smith, Nathan Power, Matthew Perrot, Matthew Hannan, Fraser Smith, Tyler Sinclair, Daniel Egan, Lachlan Edwards, Anthony Hrysanthos, William Dayman. Coach: Duncan Greenbank
Result: Australia 8 lost to Slovakia 12
Qtrs: 1-1, 3-5, 1-3, 3-3
X man for: 1 from 6
X man against: Slovakia scored 3 from 5
AUS Scorers: George Ford 3, Matthew Perrot 2, Matthew Hannan, Lachlan Edwards, Callum Smith
AUS Best: George Ford, Lachlan Edwards, Matt Perrot, Nathan Power