2006 March on Madrid Hockey Tournament
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | United States |
| Dates | 17–27 August |
| Teams | 4 (from 3 confederations) |
| Venue(s) | 2 (in 2 host cities) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  Netherlands (1st title) |
| Runner-up |  Argentina |
| Third place |  Australia |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 14 |
| Goals scored | 46 (3.29 per match) |
| Top scorer(s) | Luciana Aymar (5 goals) |
| Best player | Luciana Aymar |
The 2006 March on Madrid Hockey Tournament was a women's field hockey tournament, consisting of a series of test matches. It was held in Baltimore and Virginia Beach, from 17 to 27 August 2006.[1]
The Netherlands won the tournament, defeating Argentina 4–2 in the final. Australia finished in third place after defeating the United States 4–2 in the third place match.[2]
Competition format[edit]
The tournament featured the national teams of Argentina, Australia, the Netherlands and the United States. The teams competed in a double round-robin format, with each team playing each other twice. Three points were awarded for a win, one for a draw, and none for a loss.
Teams[edit]
Head Coach: Gabriel Minadeo
Head Coach: Marc Lammers
- Lisanne de Roever (GK)
- Eefke Mulder
- Fatima Moreira de Melo
- Jiske Snoeks
- Marianne van Geenhuizen
- Nienke Kremers
- Wieke Dijkstra
- Sylvia Karres
- Maartje Goderie
- Leonoor Voskamp
- Minke Smabers
- Minke Booij (C)
- Janneke Schopman
- Chantal de Bruijn
- Maartje Paumen
- Naomi van As
- Ellen Hoog
- Eveline de Haan (GK)
- Sophie Polkamp
- Fleur Engels (GK)
- Kim Lammers
Head Coach: Lee Bodimeade
- Kayla Bashore
- Melissa Leonetti
- Angela Loy
- Kelly Doton
- Kristi Gannon
- Rachel Dawson
- Sarah Dawson
- Tiffany Snow
- Sara Silvetti
- April Fronzoni
- Keli Smith
- Katelyn Falgowski
- Barbara Weinberg (GK)
- Carrie Lingo
- Michelle Kasold
- Kathleen O'Donnell
- Claire Laubach
- Kate Barber (C)
- Dina Rizzo
- Amy Tran (GK)
- Lauren Crandall
- Lauren Powley
Officials[edit]
The following umpires were appointed by the International Hockey Federation to officiate the tournament:[3]
- Stella Bartlema (NED)
- Mariana Elorza (ARG)
- Dorinda Martin (USA)
- Carol Metchette (IRE)
- Melissa Trivic (AUS)
Results[edit]
Preliminary round[edit]
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
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| 1 | Argentina
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6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 5 | +6 | 11 | Advanced to Final |
| 2 | Netherlands
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6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 10 | |
| 3 | Australia
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6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 7 | +3 | 8 | |
| 4 |  United States (H)
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6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 14 | −9 | 4 |
Source: USA Field Hockey
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) goals scored; 4) head-to-head result.[4]
(H) Hosts
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) goals scored; 4) head-to-head result.[4]
(H) Hosts
Fixtures[edit]
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Classification round[edit]
Third and fourth place[edit]
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Final[edit]
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Statistics[edit]
Final standings[edit]
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Status |
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Netherlands
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7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 10 | +2 | 13 | Tournament Champion |
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Argentina
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7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 9 | +4 | 11 | |
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Australia
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7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 9 | +5 | 11 | |
| 4 | United States (H)
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7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 18 | −11 | 4 |
Goalscorers[edit]
There were 46 goals scored in 14 matches, for an average of 3.29 goals per match.
5 goals
3 goals
2 goals
1 goal
References[edit]
- ^ "Hockey Australia Annual Report 2006-2007" (PDF). clearinghouseforsport.gov.au. Government of Australia. Retrieved 19 January 2021.
- ^ "AstroTurf March on Mardid Four Nation Tournament". usfieldhockey.com. USA Field Hockey. Archived from the original on 29 September 2006. Retrieved 19 January 2021.
- ^ "Appointments 2006" (PDF). fihockey.org. International Hockey Federation. Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 December 2006. Retrieved 19 January 2021.
- ^ Regulations