We knew all along this match would not be as intense as the one against New Zealand but you can never lower your guard for any team as they can always come out and shock you. We approached this match as one of trying to get the basic things in our match plan fixed up for example converting our penalty corners, making the most out of any scoring opportunities, combinations when running with the ball which means knowing where your team mates are and how they lead to get the ball etc. Although we spoke about getting these things on track for the final we did not really play good hockey are we were very disappointed in ourselves for falling below the standard that we now expect of each other and ourselves.

We were very sloppy on the ball and sometimes half hearted in our attempts at putting the ball in the back of the net. We did not make the most of penalty corners opportunities and I felt our touch on the ball was not as sharp as it could have been. I think the eventual score was 17-0 and the goals were shared around.  The Papua New Guinea goalkeeper played an exceptional match and saved some wonderful shots at goal. After the match we met with the Papua New Guinea girls and had a chat about bits and pieces and we gave them some Hockeyroos gear including t-shirts and socks etc.  They are such a passionate and lovely bunch of girls and it was an absolute pleasure for us to chat with them and learn about their lives and their hockey.