Olivia Merry has played the hometown hero role to perfection in the Black Sticks women's FIH Pro League win over China. It was their second win from five league matches after they fell to Germany at the same venue on Friday. READ MORE:* Black Sticks lose to Germany* Hager compares himself to HansenThere was very little action in either circle in the first quarter. The Black Sticks got the ball into the goal, but umpire Michelle Joubert had already called for a penalty stroke, which Merry scored, somehow finding a way through the legs of Ye. AT A GLANCEBlack Sticks women 2 (Olivia Merry 32' 57') China 0.

Source: Stuff February 17, 2019 06:00 UTC