New Zealand were the first to score with a penalty corner from Midlands player Andy Hayward in the 15th minute. Photo / Steven McNicholl.
Korea have beaten the men's Black Sticks 2-1 in the fourth test at Pukekohe this afternoon (sun) despite an improved attacking effort from the Kiwis.
The Black Sticks worked hard in the second half to equalise, at times putting pressure on the Koreans, pushing forward and attacking with confidence.
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the Koreans were clinical in their defensive effort, consistently turning over the ball in the circle and taking possession.
"Today's performance was much better, we created more opportunities than in any other game so far - we created five or six very good chances. Even though it isn't reflected on the scoreboard, it was by far our best performance of this series,'' said Black Sticks coach Colin Batch.
"We go out to win and so are therefore disappointed in the two losses, but we are experimenting ahead of World League and I'm happy with what we are learning and the progress being made. Phil Burrows was back out playing today and as such an experienced player he brought a lot of structure to the game which really helped.''
