Potchefstroom (S.Africa), Dec 4 (Ians) A Dayaan Cassiem masterclass helped South Africa to victory over Ireland in the thrilling final of the inaugural Fih Hockey Mens Nations Cup, securing qualification into the Fih Pro League 2023/24 season for the hosts.
The packed crowd in Potchefstroom was treated to an end-to-end display of attacking hockey in a closely fought match that ended in a 4-3 win in favour of South Africa.
The attacking stars from both teams showed up in the big final with Dayaan Cassiem and Shane O’Donoghue scoring twice, while Tevin Kok, Mustaphaa Cassiem and John McKee also got on the scorecard.
Dayaan Cassiem was especially brilliant, scoring two fantastic goals for the hosts in the first half before winning the penalty stroke, scored by younger brother Mustaphaa, that gave South Africa victory in the final quarter.
Ireland piled the pressure on the South African goal in search of a late equaliser,...
The packed crowd in Potchefstroom was treated to an end-to-end display of attacking hockey in a closely fought match that ended in a 4-3 win in favour of South Africa.
The attacking stars from both teams showed up in the big final with Dayaan Cassiem and Shane O’Donoghue scoring twice, while Tevin Kok, Mustaphaa Cassiem and John McKee also got on the scorecard.
Dayaan Cassiem was especially brilliant, scoring two fantastic goals for the hosts in the first half before winning the penalty stroke, scored by younger brother Mustaphaa, that gave South Africa victory in the final quarter.
Ireland piled the pressure on the South African goal in search of a late equaliser,...
- 12/4/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
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