April 25 - arrive from Melbourne, Australia in Japan
April 27 - World Cup begins - Canada vs England
April 28 - Canada vs Australia
April 29 - Canada vs Wales
April 30 - Canada vs Japan
May 1 - Canada vs Scotland
May 2 - Canada vs USA
May 3 - bye
May 4 - 5th vs 6th
- 4th vs 3rd
- 2nd vs 1st
May 5 - depart Japan for Vancouver
GAME SUMMARY REPORT Game Identification: Canada vs England Date: April 27, 1997 - Game 1 Results: 1ST HALF 2ND HALF FINAL CANADA 1 3 4 OPPONENT 6 4 10 Game Statistics: Canada Opponent Shots on Goal 20 26 Free Possessions 6 2 Draws 6 7 Turnovers 22 14 Ground Balls 5 4 Scorers: CANADA: Kal Bowyer (1), Tamiko Tommila (1), Collette Chaput (1), Gillian Thomson (1) England: Stearn (4), Heywood (2), Ridsie (2), Kingston (1), Richardson (1) Other Scores: Wales 9 - Japan 6 Australia 6 - USA 4 (widely seen as an upset) Overall Results: Australia 1-0 Japan 0-1 USA 0-1 Canada 0-1 Scotland 0-0 England 1-0 Wales 1-0 Highlights: Player of the Game Diane Stearn (England) Attendance 4700. The team played a shaky first half , whether from lack of World Cup experience, nerves or travel. Canada had 12 turnovers in the first half, were outshot 17-10, and were outscored 6-1. In the second half Canada's play settled and they improved possession and control. They outshot the English side 10-9 and the second half score reflected the change in play (4-3 for England). The Canadian side continued to have problems with turnovers, but more aggressive defense and ground ball play, made the second half much closer. Canada's Next Opponent: Australia - April 28, 1997 Michael Lachapelle Technical Director e-mail - michaell@lacrosse.ca
Game Identification:
Canada vs Australia Date: April 28, 1997 - Game 2
Results: 1ST HALF 2ND HALF FINAL
CANADA 0 0 0
OPPONENT 1 5 6
Game Statistics: not available Canada Opponent
Shots on Goal
Free Possessions
Draws
Turnovers
Ground Balls
Scorers:
CANADA:
Australia: Middlehuis (2), Taylor (1), Hunter (1), Thompson (1), Trainer (1)
Other Scores: Scotland 9 - Japan 4 USA 13 - Wales 2
Overall Results: Australia 2-0 Japan 0-2 USA 1-1
Canada 0-2 Scotland 1-0
England 1-0 Wales 1-1
Highlights:
Player of the Game Suzanne Clark (Australia)
Attendance 1000.
Australia continues to demonstrate its claim on being the best team at the
World Cup. Canada faced an Aussie team high after their opening win against
the USA. The Canadian team apparently played a strong first half, holding
the Australians in check. The defense seemed to have worn down in the second
half, with Australia breaking out for five goals. The lack of offense for
Canada is certainly disappointing. The back to back losses to open the
tournament have put the Canadians in a must win situation if they hope to
make the medal round.
Canada vs Wales Date: April 29, 1997 - Game 3 Results: 1ST HALF 2ND HALF FINAL CANADA 6 2 8 OPPONENT 5 4 9 Game Statistics: Canada Opponent Shots on Goal 16 24 Free Possessions 7 9 Draws 7 8 Turnovers 11 17 Ground Balls 4 4 Scorers: CANADA: Katherine Orchard (2), Charlotte Shankar (2), Gillian Thomson (2), Carol Taylor (1), Tmaiko Tommila (1) WALES: Davis (4), Ashworth (2), McKnight (1) Gill (1), Jones (1) Other Scores: USA 7 - England 5 Australia 9 - Scotland 3 Overall Results: 1 -Australia 3-0 4 -Scotland 1-1 7 -Canada 0-3 2 -USA 2-1 4 -England 1-1 3 -Wales 2-1 6 -Japan 0-2 Highlights: Player of the Game Ailsa Davis (Wales) Attendance 2130. The team was unable to hold a slim 6-5 half-time lead, eventually losing to Wales 9-8. Kal Bowyer was red carded in the second half, the team played short for three minutes, then had to play without their strongest defender. Gillian Thomson had a very strong game controlling play with her ball possession. The loss puts Canada into a critical must win situation in their remaining games which include Scotland and the USA.
Canada vs Japan Date: April 30, 1997 - Game 4 Results: 1ST HALF 2ND HALF FINAL CANADA 3 6 9 OPPONENT 4 2 6 Game Statistics: Canada Opponent Shots on Goal 30 16 Free Possessions 10 2 Draws 10 7 Turnovers 11 13 Ground Balls 6 1 Scorers: CANADA: Troyhann Santos (2), Carol Taylor (2), Katie Orchard (1), Tamiko Tommila (1), Gillian Thomson (1), Leslie Quirk (1) JAPAN: Kato (2), Itzuka (2), Masaki (1), Abe (1) Other Scores: Australia 6 - Wales 5 England 6 - Scotland 1 Overall Results: 1 -Australia 4-0 4 -Wales 2-2 7 - Japan 0-3 2 -USA 2-1 5 -Scotland 1-2 3 -England 2-1 6 -Canada 1-3 Highlights: Player of the Game: Gillian Thomson (Canada) Attendance 1380 "The team played a very poised, tight marking game. There were times when they could have gotten down, two goals were called back, but they rallied and put the effort out for the full 80 minute game", - Michelle Bowyer, Head Coach. Gillian Thomson had another very strong game both offensively and defensively, and Carol Taylor played a very strong defensive game.
Canada vs Scotland Date: May 01, 1997 - Game 5 Results: 1ST HALF 2ND HALF FINAL CANADA 1 3 4 SCOTLAND 3 3 6 Game Statistics: Canada Scotland Shots on Goal 19 27 Free Possessions 4 6 Draws 6 4 Turnovers 16 12 Ground Balls 4 7 Scorers: CANADA: Leslie Quirk (1), Tamiko Tommila (1), Gillian Thomson (1), Carol Taylor (1) SCOTLAND: Warren (2), Stevenson (1), Reid (1), Croall (1), Own Goal (1) Other Scores: England 0 - Australia 3 USA 12 - Japan 2 Overall Results: 1 -Australia 5-0 4 -Scotland 2-2 7 - Japan 0-4 2 -USA 3-1 5 -Wales 2-2 3 -England 2-2 6 -Canada 1-4 Highlights: Player of the Game Ali Gibb (Scotland) Attendance 4200 This was another very tough game for the Canadian Team. Susan Stuart was again a standout in nets for Canada. Scotland out shot the Canadian side 27-19. "Turnovers were really the difference in today's game." — Michelle Bowyer, Head Coach. "At this point we need to get re-focussed and play for an upset against the US tomorrow."
Canada vs USA Date: May 02, 1997 - Game 6 Results: 1ST HALF 2ND HALF FINAL CANADA 2 1 3 USA 7 5 12 Game Statistics: Canada USA Shots on Goal 15 37 Free Possessions 3 8 Draws 5 9 Turnovers 19 19 Ground Balls 3 6 Scorers: CANADA: Gillian Thomson (2), Katherine Orchard (1) USA: Uhlfelder (5), Greer (2), Amonte (1), Nelson (1), Connel (1), Schuman (1), Rowe (1) Other Scores: England 12 - Japan 2 Wales 9 - Scotland 5 Overall Results: 1 -Australia 5-0 4 -Wales 3-2 7 - Japan 0-5 2 -USA 4-1 5 -Scotland 2-3 3 -England 3-2 6 -Canada 1-5 Highlights: Player of the Game Michele Uhlfelder (USA) Attendance 3920 The Canadian team put in a valiant effort in spite of numerous injuries to key personnel. The tough schedule of competition has worn the team down. Susan Stuart played a heroic game facing 37 shots. Gillian Thomson again turned in a strong performance leading the Canadian side. Canada's Next Opponent: The 5th place team (most likely Scotland) - May 04, 1997 - for IFWLA ranking.
Canada vs Scotland Date: May 04, 1997 - Final Position Results: 1ST HALF 2ND HALF FINAL CANADA 3 3 6 SCOTLAND 1 4 5 Game Statistics: Canada Scotland Shots on Goal 21 25 Free Possessions 2 10 Draws 3 9 Turnovers 8 12 Ground Balls 0 2 Scorers: CANADA: Katherine Orchard (2), Troyhann Santos (1), Carol Taylor (1), Tamiko Tommila (1), Naomi Walser (1) USA: Susan Warren (3), Val Houston (1), Lolan Scott (1) Other Scores: USA 3 Australia 2 England 18 Wales 4 Overall Results: 1 -USA 4 -Wales 7 - Japan 2 -Australia 5 -Canada 3 -England 6 -Scotland Highlights: Player of the Game Susan Stuart (Canada) Attendance 11,150 The Canadian team played a very poised, disciplined game today and it paid off. Team Canada gave an excellent defensive effort, led by goalkeeper Susan Stuart. Canada finished fourth at the previous World Cup in 1993.
1997 Canadian Women's World Cup Team
Michelle Bowyer - Coach New Westminster, BC
Heather Gilmore - Asst. Coach Bellingham, WA
Tara Talk - Manager Coquitlam, BC
Name No. Position Hometown
Bowyer, Kal # 16, Defense New Westminster, BC
Chaput, Collette # 7, Midfield Toronto, ON
Jones, Tami # 12, Defense Whitby, ON
Kelly, Audrey # 8, Midfield Pickering, ON
Mochikas, Vessy # 15, Midfield Kamloops, BC
Oddi, Grace # 14, Midfield Oshawa, ON
Orchard, Katherine # 11, Attack Burnaby, BC
Paulozza, Tania # 2, Attack Scarborough, ON
Quirk, Leslie # 10, Midfield Keswick, ON
Santos, Troyhann # 3, Attack Mississauga, ON
Shankar, Charlotte # 9, Midfield Nanaimo, BC
Stuart, Susan # 1, Goal Colorado Springs, CO
Taylor, Carol # 6, Midfield Victoria, BC
Thomson, Gillian # 18, Centre Somerville, MA
Tommila, Tamiko # 21, Attack Bainbridge Is., WA
Walser, Naomi # 24, Attack Midland, ON
National Team Reserve Squad
Brenner, Meagan Midfield Vancouver, BC
Favor, Lora Defense Shawnigan Lake, BC
Jenner, Susan Defense Victoria, BC
Thompson, Heather Defense Calgary, AB
Hunter, Sarah (injury) Goal White Rock, BC