2011 Women's Four Nations Hockey Tournament (Mendoza)

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Four Nations
Tournament details
Host country Flag of Argentina.svg Argentina
City Mendoza
Teams4 (from 3 confederations)
Venue(s) Ciudad de Godoy Cruz Stadium
Final positions
ChampionsFlag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia (1st title)
Runner-upFlag of Argentina.svg  Argentina
Third placeFlag of the United States.svg  United States
Tournament statistics
Matches played8
Goals scored25 (3.13 per match)
Top scorer(s) Flag of Argentina.svg Noel Barrionuevo (3 goals)
Córdoba (previous)(next) Rosario

The 2011 Women's Four Nations Hockey Tournament was the first of two women's field hockey tournaments, consisting of a series of test matches. It was held in Mendoza, Argentina, from February 9 to 13, 2011, and featured four of the top nations in women's field hockey. [1]

Contents

Competition format

The tournament featured the national teams of Australia, Germany, the United States, and the hosts, Argentina, competing in a round-robin format, with each team playing each other once. [2] Three points will be awarded for a win, one for a draw, and none for a loss.

CountryDecember 2010 FIH Ranking [3] Best World Cup finishBest Olympic Games finish
Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 1Champions (2002, 2010)Runners-Up (2000)
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 7Champions (1994, 1998)Champions (1988, 1996, 2000)
Flag of Germany.svg  Germany 3Champions (1976, 1981)Champions (2004)
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 11Third place (1994)Third place (1984)

Officials

The following umpires were appointed by the International Hockey Federation to officiate the tournament: [4]

Results

All times are local (Argentina Standard Time).

Preliminary round

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina (H)321081+77Advanced to Final
2Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 312032+15
3Flag of Germany.svg  Germany 31114404
4Flag of the United States.svg  United States 30031980
Source: Deutshcer Hockey-Bund
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) goals scored; 4) head-to-head result. [5]
(H) Hosts

Fixtures

9 February 2011
19:00
Australia  Flag of Australia (converted).svg1–1Flag of Germany.svg  Germany
Close Field hockey ball.svg 28' Report Hoffmann Field hockey ball.svg 11'
Umpires:
Catalina Montesino Wenzel (CHL)
Amy Hassick (USA)
9 February 2011
21:30
Argentina  Flag of Argentina.svg5–0Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Barrionuevo Field hockey ball.svg 14'
Dupuy Field hockey ball.svg 16', 31'
Sánchez Moccia Field hockey ball.svg 25'
Rebecchi Field hockey ball.svg 29'
Report
Umpires:
Kylie Seymour (AUS)
Gaby Schmitz (GER)

10 February 2011
19:00
Germany  Flag of Germany.svg0–2Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina
Report Barrionuevo Field hockey ball.svg 36'
Luchetti Field hockey ball.svg 41'
Umpires:
Amy Hassick (USA)
Kylie Seymour (AUS)
10 February 2011
21:00
Australia  Flag of Australia (converted).svg1–0Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Olivieri Field hockey ball.svg 47' Report
Umpires:
Mercedes Sánchez (ARG)
Catalina Montesino Wenzel (CHL)

12 February 2011
19:00
Germany  Flag of Germany.svg3–1Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Wilde Field hockey ball.svg 5'
Karwatzky Field hockey ball.svg 19'
Müller Field hockey ball.svg 55'
Report Speuhler Field hockey ball.svg 7'
Umpires:
Catalina Montesino Wenzel (CHL)
Mercedes Sánchez (ARG)
12 February 2011
21:00
Argentina  Flag of Argentina.svg1–1Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
Barrionuevo Field hockey ball.svg 54' Report Eastham Field hockey ball.svg 52'
Umpires:
Gaby Schmitz (GER)
Amy Hassick (USA)

Classification round

Third and fourth place

13 February 2011
16:30
Germany  Flag of Germany.svg2–2Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Frank Field hockey ball.svg 22'
Hoffmann Field hockey ball.svg 55'
Report Selenski Field hockey ball.svg 38'
Albini Field hockey ball.svg 61'
Penalties
2–3
Umpires:
Kylie Seymour (AUS)
Mercedes Sánchez (ARG)

Final

13 February 2011
19:00
Argentina  Flag of Argentina.svg2–3 (a.e.t.)Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
Merino Field hockey ball.svg 46'
Rebecchi Field hockey ball.svg 58'
Report Nelson Field hockey ball.svg 8'
Schulz Field hockey ball.svg 70', 71'
Umpires:
Catalina Montesino Wenzel (CHL)
Gaby Schmitz (GER)

Statistics

Final standings

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsStatus
Gold medal icon.svgFlag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 422064+28Tournament Champion
Silver medal icon.svgFlag of Argentina.svg  Argentina (H)4211104+67
Bronze medal icon.svgFlag of the United States.svg  United States 401331181
4Flag of Germany.svg  Germany 41216605
Source: Deutshcer Hockey-Bund
(H) Hosts

Goalscorers

There were 25 goals scored in 8 matches, for an average of 3.12 goals per match.

3 goals

2 goals

1 goal

References

  1. "LG und LSP (4 Nationen-Turnier)". hockey.de (in German). Deutscher Hockey-Bund . Retrieved 22 January 2021.
  2. "News for 09 February 2011". fieldhockey.com. Field Hockey . Retrieved 22 January 2021.
  3. "FIH WOMEN'S WORLD RANKINGS - 30 OCTOBER 2011" (PDF). fih.ch. International Hockey Federation . Retrieved 22 January 2021.
  4. "FIH INDOOR OUTDOOR APPOINTMENTS - 2011" (PDF). fih.ch. International Hockey Federation . Retrieved 22 January 2021.
  5. Regulations