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The Aussies are on form. Beat all comers in this Tournament so far and in the Final no matter this result. Spain are safe from relegation but with Germany losing to Holland they require a win still to progress to the Final to play Australia again. As per usual the Aussies played fast, skilled and attacking hockey. Beggers and Pato ... Read More »

Round two of the open final and relegation contest is this game. Germany has the the fate in their tent. They cannot go into relegation and the result from England / New Zealand doesn’t hinder the Germans. If they win they go through to play Australia. This also means Holland is in danger of the relegation zone. A big Holland ... Read More »

Jame Tindall scored two great goals today…  He’s confident that they will have a chance to play Australia in the Final, he let’s us know if they can beat the Aussies. Read More »

It’s on. Today’s the last day of the round matches. Every team still has a chance to make the final game. A unique situation. If Germany lose to Holland in the second match then it’s all in the open. Each team’s future is in their own hands. New Zealand and England are both on 4 points. A LOT to play ... Read More »

In the tradition of hockey tournaments all around the world, Gryphon is always present. This year in Germany we have brought the pallets and all the good gear to check out and buy. These stands take days to set up but are great fun to rip down.  Here in Germany the guys have done a great job on the setup ... Read More »

Day 4 of the CT10 had the World #1 Australia play the World #2 Germany. Last time these two teams meet on this field was the classic match of the WC06 final where Germany came from 1-3 behind to win 4-3 is what has been dubbed as one of the best finals in world hockey…Ever. Netherlands played England and Spain ... Read More »

One v Two. World rankings. Last World Cup placing. Last CT placings. Current placings in this tournament. One v Two. This is the blockbuster so far. The crowd definitely turned up to see One v Two, with the largest numbers to date. Announcers got the masses moving and cheering for the home team and “Eye of the Tiger” was playing before the ... Read More »

Photo: James Tindall of England in action on Day 4 of the Champions Trophy England are still winless but against Australia showed a lot more fight and look to be getting going. Holland are in the opposite boat and although playing attractive hockey aren’t winning. This game is more for relegation avoidance than the final. It took no time at ... Read More »

Spain are just touching distance from second on the table after their great win over Germany. New Zealand themselves are back into the fold since their win over Holland. This game will decide the futures of these two team’s chances for a final. The game did not disappoint. Full of chances, goals and excitement New Zealand are showing that they can ... Read More »

It’s amazing who you see when walking down the street in Germany. Beggers and Mitts having lunch. Niether are lining up for Australia later in the day so a quick street-talk was called for, well by me maybe not so much the guys. DC Read More »