2021 Women's Trans-Tasman Hockey Series

The 2021 Trans–Tasman Hockey Series was a field hockey series, comprising four test matches between the national teams of Australia and New Zealand. The series was held at Massey University in Palmerston North, from 27 May to 1 June.[1]

2021 Women's Trans–Tasman
Hockey Series
Tournament details
CityPalmerston North, New Zealand
Dates27 May – 1 June
Teams2 (from 1 confederation)
Venue(s)Massey University
Final positions
Champions Australia
Runner-up New Zealand
Tournament statistics
Matches played4
Goals scored14 (3.5 per match)
Top scorer(s)Australia Stephanie Kershaw
Australia Ambrosia Malone (2 goals)
(next) 2022

Due to the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the series was the first time the two teams played an international match since March 2020, in their respective FIH Pro League matches.[2][3] The series was held simultaneously with a men's event.

Squads

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Head coach: Katrina Powell

Results

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All times are local (NZST).

Standings

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Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
1   Australia 4 1 3 0 8 6 +2 6
2   New Zealand (H) 4 0 3 1 6 8 −2 3
Source: Hockey New Zealand
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) games won; 4) head-to-head result.[4]
(H) Hosts

Fixtures

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27 May 2021
19:30
New Zealand   1–1   Australia
Shannon   48' Report Malone   26'
Umpires:
Kelly Hudson (NZL)
Amber Church (NZL)

28 May 2021
19:30
New Zealand   2–2   Australia
Smith   11'
Dickins   35'
Report Kershaw   38'
Williams   55'
Umpires:
Amber Church (NZL)
Kelly Hudson (NZL)

30 May 2021
13:00
New Zealand   2–2   Australia
King   23'
Gunson   41'
Report M. Fitzpatrick   7'
Malone   58'
Umpires:
Kelly Hudson (NZL)
Amber Church (NZL)

1 June 2021
17:30
New Zealand   1–3   Australia
Merry   39' Report Kershaw   8'
Commerford   27'
S. Fitzpatrick   43'
Umpires:
Amber Church (NZL)
Kelly Hudson (NZL)

Statistics

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Goalscorers

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There were 14 goals scored in 4 matches, for an average of 3.5 goals per match.

2 goals

1 goal

Source: FIH

References

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  1. ^ "Long wait for Trans-Tasman hockey action is over". blacksticksnz.co.nz. New Zealand Hockey Federation. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
  2. ^ "2020-21 FIH Pro League (W)". tms.fih.ch. International Hockey Federation. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
  3. ^ "Hockey: Black Sticks men, women return after 14-month hiatus for series against Australia". Newshub. NewsHub. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
  4. ^ Regulations November 2019
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