Women's DHC Hockey Team Advances to Finals; Showdown with Men's Team Anticipated
In the upcoming German field hockey championship finals, Düsseldorf HC and Crefelder HTC, along with Rot-Weiss Köln, will clash for the coveted titles in Krefeld. In Saturday's semi-finals, the hosts CHTC triumphed over round-robin winners Hamburger Polo Club, securing a 4-2 victory in a thrilling match that captivated the 3,400 spectators in attendance. Johannes Schmitz, CHTC's coach, expressed his team's performance as outstanding, remarking on the boost they received from the energetic crowd.
The Krefelders' victory was punctuated by goals from Phillip Jansen and Lucas Bachmann in the 55th and 57th minutes respectively, after Masi Pfandt and Lachlan Sharp had equalized for Hamburg.
Meanwhile, Rot-Weiss Köln secured a spot in the final after edging past defending champions Mannheimer HC in a penalty shootout, with Michel Struthoff scoring the decisive goal. After 60 minutes, the match ended in a 1-1 stalemate, delayed for approximately an hour due to unfavorable weather conditions. The final will take place on Sunday at 14:30.
In the women's competition, Düsseldorf HC advanced to the finals following a 2-1 victory over Großflottbeker THGC, with Lisa Nolte sealing the win with a solo goal just 2 minutes and 22 seconds before the end, despite being a player down. Earlier in the contest, Friederiche Heusgen had equalized for Hamburg in the 55th minute.
Harvestehuder THC, who surprisingly defeated round-robin winners Mannheimer HC 1-0, will be Düsseldorf's final opponents on Sunday at 11:30. However, DHC's team captain Selin Oruz may miss the match due to a hand injury sustained while defending a penalty corner. Oruz, also a national player and a doctor at a Krefeld clinic, is optimistic about her participation, stating she intends to play despite the suspected broken hand.
Crefelder HTC's successful semi-final match against Hamburger Polo Club in the German field hockey championship was marked by goals from Philip Jansen and Lucas Bachmann, showcasing their dominance in sports, particularly hockey.
This victory sets the stage for an intense clash on Sunday at 14:30, as Crefelder HTC will face Rot-Weiss Köln in the finals, promising a thrilling conclusion to the championship for hockey enthusiasts.
