Ghana female hockey team the Black Sticks have suffered a 12-0 defeat to New Zealand in their first game of the 2018 commonwealth games.
The game started on a nice and slow note for New Zealand as they took the lead in the 10 minute with the 14 that ended the first period.
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Two minutes in the second period had the 3 goal coming from Charlton Samantha and the 4 coming in by way of Glyon Shiloh in the 28 minute.
That ended halftime with New Zealand up by 4-0.
The third period had New Zealand just turn it up a notch as they scored three goals through captain Stacey Michelson , Olivia Merry and Samantha Harrison.
The last period had the heat brought on the Black Sticks as they conceded 5 goals with no answer.
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The Black Sticks will play against Australia on 7 April,2018 and the final game against Canada on 11th April,2018.