Paris Olympics Hockey: ‘We’re ready for Germany tricks and physicality,’ say Team GB men

Paris — Phil Roper said Great Britain men had dreamed of playing “liquid hockey”. The kind where early goals are scored, they negate a fight back, play with tempo, domination and polish and finish with more goals at meandering pace. The Australia of a decade ago, say. Not at these Olympics.

In another frantic tussle – the third in a row for Team GB men where results could have gone either way – Roper’s side hung on for three points and qualification. And proved the scourge of Yves-du-Manoir to end host nation France’s campaign.

“We kind of knew it was most likely going to be a battle,” said Roper.