As we all descend gracefully into that period of our life often referred too as "mid-life", many of us experience the urge to splash out on luxury items. These items are often frowned upon by our partners, and include things like Triumph Motorbikes, Beach Houses, Home Entertainment Systems and fancy Motor Vehicles.
The Fitz files another report from Hong Kong.
Thursday - Over 40's - Australia v New Zealand
A battle between 2 of 3 teams who have not dropped a point to date (the other being England) promised to give us some indication of who would become favourites to take the title.
Fitzy continues his dual role as player and commentator at the International Masters Hockey tournament in Hong Kong.
Over 45s v Austria:
After having watched Austria put England under lots of pressure and looking like pulling off an unlikely win the Aussie boys were under no illusions that they would be in for a tough match.
Roving correspodent Fitzy has produced a second report. As always, SUHC players make their mark (wink, wink PB) on the games.
Over 45s v England Test 1
Well the euphoria of the first match was quickly forgotten as a quicker England side scored a reasonably comfortable 2 nil win over the Aussies. It was England’s first match and it showed as they were first to the ball in the first 15 minutes. A one nil score at half time left the Aussies feeling they were still in it and a more competitive second half saw the score remain at 1 nil until the last few minutes when their overlapping right half scored a deflected goal.
Earlier today I received an email from Brian Fitzpatrick, currently playing for the Australian Over 45's in Hong Kong. His report on the first match for the Over 40's and Over 45's is as follows: -
Over 45's v Hong Kong
After being presented with our shirts the 3 Sydney Uni boys Mick Irby, Phil Price and Brian Fitzpatrick started against the local team. When I say local there were at least 6 different nationalities in the team. Pakistani, Indian, Dutch, South African, Chinese and Hong Kong. (yes, they still call Hong Kong a country – well the expats do if they have their nationality card) all coached by a Kiwi.
You would think that as we approach the end of the season, that one's hockey commitments would ease off a bit leading into summer. But let me tell you, that is not the case at the moment.
