A sensational second-half fightback saw the youthful and inexperienced South African Men’s Hockey Team claw their way back from a 4-0 half-time deficit to earn a dramatic 4-4 draw against Wales in their opening match of the FIH Nations Cup 2025.
Trailing 4-0 at the break, the South Africans showed trademark resilience. Goals from Trevor de Lora and Angelo Walstroom narrowed the gap to 4-2 by the end of the third quarter, before captain Sam Mvimbi and Calvin Davis struck late to complete an incredible comeback and secure a valuable point.
South Africa knew they were up against it from the first whistle, fielding six debutants—Angelo Walstroom, Carlon Mentoor, Reuben Sendzul, Jaydon…
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