Elizabeth Neal's goal helped England secure the win they needed to avoid relegation. England Women's hockey team avoided relegation from the Pro League with a victory over Germany on the final weekend of the season. A sixth-minute goal from Elizabeth Neal and Sabbie Heesh's save from a penalty stroke with 100 seconds left, was enough to seal the win in Berlin on Saturday, ensuring they would definitely finish above India in the nine-team table. Germany won 4-2 in the second game on Sunday to secure their own survival, sealing India's relegation and ensuring England end the campaign in seventh place. England's men were already safe from relegation going to the weekend and also ended the season seventh after losing both games against Belgium. They were comfortably beaten 3-1 in Saturday's first game in Antwerp, with Jacob Payton scoring their only goal. Sunday's game was much closer, with Zachary Wallace, Phil Roper, Will Calnan and Liam Sanford on target in a thrilling 4-4 draw. That sent the game to penalties, but Wallace, Roper and Stuart Rushmere missed their efforts to seal a 3-0 shootout success for the hosts. The Netherlands had already secured top spot in both the men's and women's competition before the final round of matches.
England Women avoid Pro League relegation
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The England Women's hockey team successfully avoided relegation from the Pro League after a crucial victory against Germany on the final weekend of the season. Elizabeth Neal scored the decisive goal in the sixth minute of the match, which set the tone for England's performance. The team's defense was put to the test when Sabbie Heesh saved a penalty stroke with just 100 seconds remaining, ensuring that England would finish above India in the overall standings. This victory was vital for England as it allowed them to secure seventh place in the nine-team table, affirming their position in the league for the next season. Meanwhile, Germany's win in the second match against England on Sunday, where they triumphed 4-2, ensured their own survival and ultimately led to India's relegation from the Pro League.
In contrast, the England Men's hockey team had already secured their place in the league prior to the final weekend. They finished the season in seventh place as well, despite facing two defeats against Belgium. The first match resulted in a 3-1 loss, with Jacob Payton scoring the only goal for England. The second game was more competitive, ending in a thrilling 4-4 draw that went to penalties. Unfortunately for England, their attempts in the shootout were unsuccessful, as Wallace, Roper, and Rushmere all missed their shots, leading to a 3-0 victory for Belgium in the penalty shootout. The Netherlands, having already clinched the top position in both the men's and women's competitions, dominated the league this season, highlighting the challenges faced by England's teams as they navigated through the Pro League.
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