WFC 2015 Group C Team Presentations – 27.11.2015

Group C will be one of the most interesting Groups in the WFC with all three Asia-Oceania teams Australia, Japan and Singapore and Denmark as the only European team.

Denmark is the favourite of Group C due to their highest ranking which is 9. Australia has been able to surprise the Danish once before in the past and isn’t even that far behind with the ranking 12.
Japan (ranked 15) was able to win all their matches in the qualification round and is looking strong this year. Singapore has the lowest ranking (20), but they were also strong in the qualifications and their only loss was against Japan with a one goal difference.

The teams placed 1st and 2nd in group C and D make it to the first playoff round (played before the quarter-finals). More on the tournament format found here: www.wfc2015.fi/pages/EN/Tournament

Denmark
Being the only team from Europe in group C, Denmark expects tough matches and different playing styles. Denmark wants to improve from last WFC’s 11th place. They aim to be the winner of the group and win their play-off match in order to secure their goal: the quarterfinals.
Players to watch:
Cecilia Di Nardo: Captain of the team and probably the best player in Denmark.
Camilla Bjerregaard: Goalie who is fast, brave and skilful.
Caroline Christoffersen: Quick forward with good technique who is good at scoring.

 

 #28 C. Di Nardo

 

 #99 C. Bjerregaard

 

 #4 C. Christoffersen

Australia
Australia has quite a lot of new and young players. They are excited about this opportunity and to see them all grow and develop. Australia’s aim is to give their best performance in each game and to gain as much experience as possible by learning from the world’s best and build for the future.
Players to watch:
Phoebe Hamilton: Strong, quick and very creative. Sees opportunities when others don´t.
Yasmin Skene: Youngest player in the team who shows a lot of potential. Never gives up and is strong with the ball.
Blaise Hodges: Versatile player. Is one of the hardest workers who always gives everything for the team.

 

 #44 P. Hamilton

 #28 Y. Skene

 

 #10 B. Hodges

Japan
During the last few years some experienced players retired from Japan’s national team, but they rebuild a good team for the WFC. Japan wants to enjoy the high level international tournament and to do their very best in every match.
Players to watch:
Yui Takahashi: Small WFC veteran with a great fighting spirit.
Yui Goto: One of the youngest players in the team with high skill level and physique.
Keiko Ida: Clever, cheerful and the most experienced player and team captain.

 

 #10 Y. Takahashi

 #3 Y. Goto

 #4 K. Ida

Singapore
Team Singapore has been training together for around a year now and they have a good mix of veterans and new players. Singapore is looking forward to the tournament, especially the rookies. They aim to be the best team from Asia-Pacific and hope to pull off a few upsets against higher ranked opponents.
Players to watch:
Yeo Xuan: Youngest player in the team who is making her debut in the WFC.
Fariza Begum: Has years of international playing experience. Is always up for a challenge.
Debbie Poh: Outstanding player who also contributes to Singapore´s floorball by being a level 3 referee.

 

 #3 Y. Xuan

 #99 F. Begum

 

 #39 D. Poh