Zimbabwe take SADC hockey tournament

ZIMBABWE beat Namibia 2-0 to win the SADC Hockey Champions Tournament in Windhoek on Sunday.

It was the first time that Zimbabwe had participated in the three-nation tournament, which also saw Botswana in action, but their superior technical skills enabled them to win the trophy at their first attempt. Zimbabwe took the lead in the 16th minute when they attacked down the right wing and centred to an unmarked Shepherd Mangena who scored from close range.Riaan Kruger put in some good attacks for Namibia, while Sedric Makati sent some fine passes from the back, but Namibia didn’t trouble Zimbabwe’s defence much in the first half.Zimbabwe however increased their lead against the run of play when they launched a quick counter attack and Paul Dakarai scored in the 70th minute.Namibia immediately attacked again, forcing several short corners in the final minutes, but they couldn’t break through Zimbabwe’s defence.On Saturday Namibia beat Botswana 2-0, while Zimbabwe and Botswana drew 1-all.On Sunday morning, Namibia Under-21 scored a great 4-0 victory against Botswana’s senior men’s team.Namibia took the lead in the 21st minute when Ettienne de Villiers found an unmarked Wayne van der Linde at the far post, who slammed the ball into the net.Namibia increased their lead barely two minutes later through a great solo goal by Billy Beukes.He received the ball close to the halfway line and went on a great run, dribbling past several defenders before slamming the ball into the net.www.namibiasport.com.naZimbabwe took the lead in the 16th minute when they attacked down the right wing and centred to an unmarked Shepherd Mangena who scored from close range.Riaan Kruger put in some good attacks for Namibia, while Sedric Makati sent some fine passes from the back, but Namibia didn’t trouble Zimbabwe’s defence much in the first half.Zimbabwe however increased their lead against the run of play when they launched a quick counter attack and Paul Dakarai scored in the 70th minute.Namibia immediately attacked again, forcing several short corners in the final minutes, but they couldn’t break through Zimbabwe’s defence.On Saturday Namibia beat Botswana 2-0, while Zimbabwe and Botswana drew 1-all.On Sunday morning, Namibia Under-21 scored a great 4-0 victory against Botswana’s senior men’s team.Namibia took the lead in the 21st minute when Ettienne de Villiers found an unmarked Wayne van der Linde at the far post, who slammed the ball into the net.Namibia increased their lead barely two minutes later through a great solo goal by Billy Beukes.He received the ball close to the halfway line and went on a great run, dribbling past several defenders before slamming the ball into the net.www.namibiasport.com.na