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The women's national hockey team exerted themselves like they have never
done all through the tournament to beat Kenya 1-0 in their epic penultimate
game in the league series. With this scoreline, the team moves into second
place behind unstoppable South Africa and look forward to a Kenyan win and a
good result against the South Africans to guarantee themselves at least a
Silver medal.

The Ghanaian goal came in the 32nd minute from the most unlikely source,
captain Grace Marmon-Halm who connected a rebound during a penalty corner.

The Kenyans played well and dictated the pace of the game, but Olivia Lartey
and Mirabel Lamptey were resolute in defense shielding the Ghanaian goal for
the entire period of the match. The Ghanaians created opportunities of their
own and contested well in midfield. The performance was better than those of
the past 2 matches but there is the need for the coaches to improve the
rough edges before they face the might of South Africa on Wednesday
afternoon.

In the post-match press conference, Coach R. Abaidoo congratulated his
ladies and express his optimism in giving a good account of themselves in
the game South Africa and ultimately, winning a medal at the Games. The
Kenyans applauded the Ghanaians and counted the opportunities they lost
vowing to make amends in the Nigerian match.

In the other matches of the day, ruthless South Africa destroyed Zimbabwe
with a colosal 13-0 win. The star of the show was Pieti Coetzee who scored a
double hat-trick (6 goals) and set up a couple for others to complete the
demolishing mission.

Nigeria laboured to beat Namibia 2-1 in a game that drew a lot of Nigerian
criticism from the partisan crowd. The Namibians gave a good account of
themselves and refused to be overawed or intimidated by the crowd or the
Nigerian players.

Ghana takes on the might of Egypt tomorrow at 16:00hrs, with a win guarantee
them at least a silver medal. Moral in camp is said to be high and was
eveident when the men came along to cheer the women to victory.

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