Hockey World Cup 2018, Crossover 1: England vs New Zealand - 5 Talking Points

#2 Richard Joyce and George Pinner have a good day under the helmet

George Pinner was called to action only once in the first quarter but made a vital save

New Zealand's goalkeeper Joyce comfortably dealt with the first Penalty corner England won in the 4th minute after a hard tackle in the circle.

Gleghorne's drag-flick was at a comfortable height for Joyce -- who gloved it away easily and the best chance of the quarter went begging.

George Pinner was called to action only once in the first quarter but made a vital save.

England got two back-to-back penalty corners in the 36th minute. Luke Taylor made a hash of the first one but had good shot on goal from the second.

It took a little deflection from one of the runners but Richard Joyce was quick to react and got his body behind to make a good save.

There was another incision into the New Zealand circle in the 37th minute but Joyce was there as usual -- ensuring the scoreline remains unchanged.

After a really quick break in the 39th minute -- England got back to back shots away on goal but the New Zealand goalkeeper made himself big and denied England their second goal. It would have been a certain goal if the No. 8 did not come in the way.

It was the 50th minute of the game and Jenness was left unmarked in a good position. He only had the English goalkeeper to beat and also had time to line up his shot.

The 28-year-old opted for a flick instead of a hit. However, Pinner stood tall at the near post to deny him again. Missing from point blank range is not something you expect from a striker of Jenness' calibre.

Pinner also made some quick reaction saves in the third quarter. Jenness made a good deflection towards goal in the 42nd minute but Pinner was there to deny him. The Black Sticks were putting sustained pressure in the last quarter.

New Zealand got a penalty corner with 12 seconds remaining on the clock before the final hooter went off. Kane Russell got a fine shot in but Pinner made a tremendous save by diving to his right to deny New Zealand even a consolation goal.

All in all, both the goalkeepers had a busy day at the office and made some stunning saves.