Black Sticks player Emma Rainey (right) controls the ball against Ashley Hoffman, of the United States, during their match in Dunedin tonight. The Americans – who, ironically, have been in camp in Dunedin longer than the Black Sticks – started the stronger team. Ramsey used her power to beat O’Hanlon from a penalty stroke for the equaliser, and a Black Sticks penalty corner fizzled out. A late penalty corner gave the Black Sticks hope but it, like their evening, ended in frustration. The tournament continues tomorrow with Japan v USA in the early game followed by the Black Sticks playing their second-stringers.

Source: Otago Daily Times January 21, 2026 08:11 UTC