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2020 FIH Pro League (Men) - 27 January
24 Jan 2020 ESP v GER (RR) 2 - 2 (3 - 4 SO)
25 Jan 2020 ESP v GER (RR) 1 - 5
25 Jan 2020 AUS v BEL (RR) 2 - 2 (Shoot out 2/4 - 4/5)
26 Jan 2020 AUS v BEL (RR) 2 - 4
Live streaming and full game replay on https://fih.live (May be Geo blocked if there is TV coverage)
Pool Standings
| Rank | Team | Played | Wins | SO Win | Draws | SO Loss | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| 2 | India | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 5 |
| 3 | Belgium | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 5 |
| 4 | Australia | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 1 |
| 5 | Netherlands | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 8 | -3 | 1 |
| 6 | Spain | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 | -4 | 1 |
| 7 | Argentina | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | New Zealand | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Great Britain | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2020 FIH Pro League (Women) - 27 January
24 Jan 2020 USA v NED (RR) Cancelled in memory of Larry Amar, US Teams Manager who died this week
25 Jan 2020 AUS v BEL (RR) 3 - 3 (4 - 2 SO)
26 Jan 2020 USA v NED (RR) 0 - 9
26 Jan 2020 AUS v BEL (RR) 1 - 1 (1 - 3 SO)
Live streaming and full game replay on https://fih.live (May be Geo blocked if there is TV coverage)
Pool Standings
| Rank | Team | Played | Wins | SO Win | Draws | SO Loss | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Netherlands | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 12 |
| 2 | Belgium | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| 2 | Australia | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| 4 | New Zealand | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Great Britain | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Argentina | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Germany | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | China | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7 | -5 | 0 |
| 9 | United States | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | -9 | 0 |
Double joy for Belgium against Australia in Sydney
The national teams of Belgium enjoyed an extremely fruitful away day on Sunday, with both the Red Panthers and the Red Lions getting the better of home favourites Australia in weather affected FIH Hockey Pro League fixtures at Sydney Olympic Park.
Belgium sour hosts’ Australia Day
By The Hockey Paper
The Kookaburras and Hockeyroos had their Australia Day celebrations soured on Sunday at Sydney’s Olympic Park.
Double success for Belgium in FIH Hockey Pro League against Australia
By Neil Shefferd
Belgium's men's and women's teams both enjoyed success against Australia in the FIH Hockey Pro League ©FIH
Belgium's men's and women's teams both enjoyed success against their Australian compatriots in the International Hockey Federation (FIH) Pro League in Sydney.
Netherlands women take the spoils on emotional day for USA
Reigning champions the Netherlands made it three wins from three matches in the 2020 edition of the FIH Hockey Pro League, powering to a comfortable 9-0 victory over the USA in Chapel Hill, North Carolina on Sunday [26 January].
Clinical Belgium give Kookaburras plenty to ponder
The Kookaburras have had their Australia Day celebrations soured, suffering a 4-2 loss to new world number one Belgium in their FIH Pro League match tonight.
Tables turned as Hockeyroos on wrong end of shootout drama
A day after triumphing in similar circumstances, the Hockeyroos have gone down to Belgium 3-1 in a penalty shootout after scores were locked 1-1 at the end of regulation time in their FIH Pro League match in Sydney.
Dominant Scoring Performance Leads The Netherlands Over USWNT in First FIH Hockey Pro League Game
Image Taken by Jeffrey Camarati
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – It was a gorgeous day at Karen Shelton Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. as the No. 13 U.S. Women’s National Team played their first FIH Hockey Pro League match of the 2020 season against No. 1 The Netherlands. With emotions high, as the match was dedicated to Larry Amar, USA couldn’t overcome the dominant scoring performance of the Oranje as the red, white and blue fell 9-0.
EuroHockey Indoor Championship 2020 (W)
Minsk, Belarus
26 Jan 2020 UKR v SUI (Pool C) 6 - 2
26 Jan 2020 AUT v BEL (Pool C) 3 - 1
26 Jan 2020 GER v CZE (3rd/4th Place) 2 - 2 (1 - 2 SO)
26 Jan 2020 BLR v NED (Final) 1 - 1 (4 - 3 SO)
Final Standingss Pool C
| Rank | Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ukraine | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 9 |
| 2 | Austria | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 6 |
| 3 | Belgium | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 8 | -1 | 3 |
| 4 | Switzerland | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 15 | -10 | 0 |
HC Minsk’s Nikitsina central to shock Belarus Euro indoor victory
Belarus produced a late twist in the tail to win the women’s EuroHockey Indoor Championships for the very first time as they beat the Netherlands in a final shoot-out.
Belarus spark wild scenes to lift EuroHockey Nations women’s title
By The Hockey Paper
Belarus on top podium in Minsk PIC: Worldsportpics
All hail European indoor hockey.
EuroHockey Indoor Championship II 2020 (W)
Sveti Ivan Zelina, Croatia
26 Jan 2020 SCO v TUR (Pool A) 1 - 3
26 Jan 2020 CRO v WAL (Pool A) 5 - 1
26 Jan 2020 POL v LTU (Pool A) 5 - 2
26 Jan 2020 SCO v RUS (Pool A) 5 - 12
26 Jan 2020 WAL v TUR (Pool A) 0 - 13
26 Jan 2020 LTU v CRO (Pool A) 3 - 0
26 Jan 2020 POL v RUS (Pool A) 4 - 6
Final Pool Standings
| Rank | Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russia | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 71 | 17 | 54 | 18 |
| 2 | Turkey | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 28 | 23 | 5 | 12 |
| 3 | Scotland | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 25 | 27 | -2 | 12 |
| 4 | Poland | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 24 | 16 | 8 | 9 |
| 5 | Lithuania | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 23 | 23 | 0 | 9 |
| 6 | Croatia | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 24 | -13 | 3 |
| 7 | Wales | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 56 | -52 | 0 |
Scotland take bronze at Women’s Indoor EuroHockey Championship II
Scotland ended Women’s Indoor EuroHockey Championship II in Croatia with a bronze medal after two battling defeats against Turkey and Russia. The Scots however narrowly missed out on promotion to the top level of European indoor hockey.
EuroHockey Indoor Championship III 2020 (W)
Bratislava, Slovakia
26 Jan 2020 08:15 IRL v FIN (Pool A) 15 - 0
26 Jan 2020 09:30 ESP v DEN (Pool A) 10 - 0
26 Jan 2020 10:45 SVK v POR (Pool A) 1 - 3
26 Jan 2020 12:00 IRL v SLO (Pool A) 9 - 2
26 Jan 2020 13:15 DEN v FIN (Pool A) 13 - 1
26 Jan 2020 14:30 POR v ESP (Pool A) 0 - 12
26 Jan 2020 15:45 SVK v SLO (Pool A) 8 - 0
Final Pool Standings
| Rank | Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spain | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 80 | 1 | 79 | 18 |
| 2 | Ireland | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 38 | 10 | 28 | 15 |
| 3 | Portugal | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 22 | -3 | 12 |
| 4 | Slovakia | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 26 | 19 | 7 | 9 |
| 5 | Denmark | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 20 | 23 | -3 | 6 |
| 6 | Slovenia | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 14 | 46 | -32 | 3 |
| 7 | Finland | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 78 | -76 | 0 |
Ireland’s glistening silver lining and promotion in Bratislava
The Irish women’s indoor side in Bratislava
Ireland’s women earned European indoor promotion at the first attempt after they romped over the line in Bratislava, earning them a silver medal from the third tier of continental competition with two big wins on Sunday..
2020 Test matches RSA v IRL (W) - 2nd Test
Stellenbosch (RSA)
26 Jan 2020 RSA v IRL 1 - 5
FIH Match Centre
2020 Test matches IRL v GER (W) - 1st Test
Stellenbosch (RSA)
25 Jan 2020 IRL v GER 0 - 4
FIH Match Centre
Green Army fall to Germany but defeat South Africa in Stellenbosch
Ireland’s women recorded their biggest ever win over South Africa from a mixed bag of fixtures in Stellenbosch over the weekend.
Ireland women secure South Africa series with a match to spare after 5-1 win
Anna O'Flanagan and her Ireland team-mates will face South Africa in their opening pool match at this year's Olympics. Anna O'Flanagan was on target in Ireland's 5-1 win over South Africa
Ireland's women secured victory in their three-match Test series in South Africa with a game to spare as they beat the hosts 5-1 on Sunday.
2020 Test matches ARG v ESP (W) - 1st & 2nd Test
Mar del Plata (ARG)
25 Jan 2020 19:30 ARG v ESP 2 - 1
26 Jan 2020 19:30 ARG v ESP 0 - 3
FIH Match Centre
Graham Shaw, the Irish miracle worker who took on the Black Sticks
David Leggat 
Graham Shaw celebrates an Ireland victory over India at the 2018 World Cup. CHRISTOPHER LEE/GETTY
This story was originally published on Locker Room at Newsroom.co.nz, and is republished with permission.
THT struggling due to lack of quality benchwarmers
By Jugjet Singh
K. Dharmaraj
KUALA LUMPUR: A team need to have quality benchwarmers to excel in tournaments.
New signing Faid passes with flying colours at UniKL
By AFTAR SINGH
Mohd Faid Farhadh Mohd Shah (in the centre and No. 11) in action in the Malaysia Hockey League (MHL) match.
KUALA LUMPUR: New signing Mohd Faid Farhadh Mohd Shah joined league champions Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UniKL) as an unknown although he had played in the Malaysia Hockey League (MHL) for three seasons – one with Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) and two with Maybank.
2020 FIH Pro League (Men) - 26 January
24 Jan 2020 ESP v GER (RR) 2 - 2 (3 - 4 SO)
25 Jan 2020 ESP v GER (RR) 1 - 5
25 Jan 2020 AUS v BEL (RR) 2 - 2 (Shoot out 2/4 - 4/5)
26 Jan 2020 AUS v BEL (RR) 2 - 4
Live streaming and full game replay on https://fih.live (May be Geo blocked if there is TV coverage)
Pool Standings
Pool A
| Rank | Team | Played | Wins | SO Win | Draws | SO Loss | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| 2 | India | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 5 |
| 3 | Belgium | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 5 |
| 4 | Australia | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 1 |
| 5 | Netherlands | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 8 | -3 | 1 |
| 6 | Spain | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 | -4 | 1 |
| 7 | Argentina | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | New Zealand | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Great Britain | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2020 FIH Pro League (Women) - 26 January
24 Jan 2020 USA v NED (RR) Cancelled in memory of Larry Amar, US Teams Manager who died this week
25 Jan 2020 AUS v BEL (RR) 3 - 3 (4 - 2 SO)
26 Jan 2020 USA v NED (RR) 0 - 9
26 Jan 2020 AUS v BEL (RR) 1 - 1 (1 - 3 SO)
Live streaming and full game replay on https://fih.live (May be Geo blocked if there is TV coverage)
Pool Standings
| Rank | Team | Played | Wins | SO Win | Draws | SO Loss | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Netherlands | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 12 |
| 2 | Belgium | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| 2 | Australia | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| 4 | New Zealand | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Great Britain | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Argentina | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Germany | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | China | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7 | -5 | 0 |
| 9 | United States | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | -9 | 0 |
Belgium Red Lions move top of the rankings; Germany men move top of the table
There was a new name at the top of the men's FIH World Rankings after the day's action in Sydney, Australia as Belgium men overtook the Kookaburras as the number one team in the world. A winning performance in the shoot-out gave the Red Lions a bonus point after they drew 2-2 in a thrilling match.
Australia pay the penalty against Belgium in Men's FIH Pro League
By Alex Bell
Belgium are back on top of the hockey world rankings ©FIH
Belgium took the shoot-out bonus point against Australia as the latest fixtures in the men's International Hockey Federation (FIH) Pro League got underway.
Kookaburras’ opening FIH Pro League encounter goes down to the wire
The Kookaburras have played out a pulsating contest against fierce rivals Belgium that was decided by a penalty shootout at the Sydney Olympic Park Hockey Centre tonight.
Hockeyroos produce stunning late comeback to down Belgium
The Hockeyroos have pulled off a Houdini act to secure a thrilling penalty shootout win over Belgium in their first match of the 2020 FIH Pro League season.
Kershaw makes successful return
It has been a long time coming but the wait was worth it as dynamic Hockeyroos midfielder Steph Kershaw made a successful and long awaited return to the playing arena.
FIH Hockey Pro League Scouting Report: USWNT vs. The Netherlands
In anticipation of the U.S. Women's National Team's upcoming FIH Hockey Pro League match, here is a scouting report you’ll want to review before the starting whistle.
EuroHockey Indoor Championship 2020 (W) - Day 2
Minsk, Belarus
25 Jan 2020 CZE v UKR (Pool A) 5 - 4
25 Jan 2020 GER v BEL (Pool A) 7 - 3
25 Jan 2020 NED v AUT (Pool B) 5 - 0
25 Jan 2020 SUI v BLR (Pool B) 0 - 7
25 Jan 2020 BEL v SUI (Pool C) 3 - 1
25 Jan 2020 UKR v AUT (Pool C) 4 - 1
25 Jan 2020 GER v BLR (SF1) 2 - 5
25 Jan 2020 NED v CZE (SF2) 4 - 2
Pool Standings
Pool A
| Rank | Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
| 2 | Czech Republic | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 6 |
| 3 | Ukraine | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 12 | -1 | 3 |
| 4 | Belgium | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 15 | -8 | 0 |
Pool B
| Rank | Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Netherlands | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 13 | 9 |
| 2 | Belarus | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 6 | 9 | 6 |
| 3 | Austria | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 14 | -6 | 3 |
| 4 | Switzerland | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 18 | -16 | 0 |
EuroHockey Indoor Championship II 2020 (W) - Day 2
Sveti Ivan Zelina, Croatia
25 Jan 2020 TUR v RUS (Pool A) 1 - 14
25 Jan 2020 WAL v LTU (Pool A) 0 - 6
25 Jan 2020 POL v SCO (Pool A) 3 - 4
25 Jan 2020 CRO v TUR (Pool A) 1 - 4
25 Jan 2020 LTU v RUS (Pool A) 5 - 9
25 Jan 2020 SCO v WAL (Pool A) 4 - 3
25 Jan 2020 POL v CRO (Pool A) 3 - 0
26 Jan 2020 SCO v TUR (Pool A) 1 - 3
Pool Standings
Pool A
| Rank | Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russia | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 53 | 8 | 45 | 12 |
| 2 | Scotland | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 15 | 5 | 12 |
| 3 | Turkey | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 23 | -8 | 9 |
| 4 | Poland | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 6 |
| 5 | Lithuania | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 18 | 0 | 6 |
| 6 | Croatia | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 20 | -14 | 0 |
| 7 | Wales | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 38 | -35 | 0 |
Scotland’s 100% winning record continues in Women’s Indoor EuroHockey Championship II
Scotland put in two fine performances on day two of Women’s Indoor EuroHockey Championship II with victories over Poland and Wales.
EuroHockey Indoor Championship III 2020 (W) - Day 2
Bratislava, Slovakia
25 Jan 2020 FIN v SLO (Pool A) 1 - 7
25 Jan 2020 DEN v POR (Pool A) 1 - 2
25 Jan 2020 SVK v IRL (Pool A) 3 - 4
25 Jan 2020 ESP v FIN (Pool A) 24 - 0
25 Jan 2020 POR v SLO (Pool A) 5 - 3
25 Jan 2020 IRL v DEN (Pool A) 4 - 0
25 Jan 2020 SVK v ESP (Pool A) 0 - 11
26 Jan 2020 IRL v FIN (Pool A) 15 - 0
Pool Standings
Pool A
| Rank | Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spain | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 58 | 1 | 57 | 12 |
| 2 | Ireland | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 29 | 8 | 21 | 12 |
| 3 | Portugal | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 9 | 7 | 9 |
| 4 | Slovakia | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 16 | 1 | 6 |
| 5 | Denmark | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 12 | -5 | 3 |
| 6 | Slovenia | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 29 | -17 | 3 |
| 7 | Finland | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 65 | -64 | 0 |
Ireland on brink of second place and promotion in Slovakia
Ireland’s indoor women put themselves in a super position to land one of the two promotion spots on offer in Slovakia as they beat the hosts in a thriller before seeing off Denmark.
2020 Test matches CHI v ARG (M) - 1st test
25 Jan 2020 CHI v ARG 1 - 4
FIH Match Centre
India hockey captain Rani Rampal 'humbled and honoured' after being conferred Padma Shri
New Delhi: Indian women's hockey captain Rani Rampal on Sunday said she was humbled and honoured to be named for the prestigious Padma Shri, the country's fourth highest civilian award, by the government.
Scottish Men’s Indoor National League 1 semi-final spots become clearer
The semi-final places in this year`s indoor championships have become somewhat clearer after this weekend’s games, certainly in Pool B the Tayside pair Grove Menzieshill and Dundee Wanderers are in the driving seat. Inverleith are home and dry in the other pool, but the battle between Grange and Western Wildcats is still live, the former have a single point advantage going into the final pool match.