News for 29 November 2021
All the news for Monday 29 November 2021
2021-22 FIH Pro League (M) - 29 November
Wagener Hockey Stadium, Amstelveen
26 Nov 2021 NED v BEL (RR) 2 - 2 (3 - 0 SO)
28 Nov 2021 NED v BEL (RR) 2 - 1
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Pool Standings
| Rank | Team | Played | Wins | SO Win | Draws | SO Loss | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belgium | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 7 |
| 2 | Netherlands | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 5 |
| 3 | England | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Spain | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | India | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Argentina | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Germany | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 11 | -7 | 0 |
Warmerdam strike gives Netherlands shock victory over Olympic champions Belgium
The Netherlands men earned a superb 2-1 victory over reigning Olympic, World and FIH Hockey Pro League champions Belgium on Sunday afternoon, giving the Dutch five points from a maximum six from their two encounters with the Red Lions in recent days.
Dutch beat defending champions Belgium to go top of men's Hockey Pro League
By Ali Iveson 
The Netherlands beat Belgium to go top of the Hockey Pro League ©Getty Images
The Netherlands beat Olympic champions Belgium 2-1 to move top of the men's Hockey Pro League.
FIH Odisha Hockey Men's Junior World Cup Bhubaneswar 2021 - 29 November
Bhubaneswar Odisha
All times GMT +5:30
28 Nov 2021 KOR v ESP (Pool C) 0 - 9
28 Nov 2021 NED v USA (Pool C) 14 - 0
28 Nov 2021 PAK v ARG (Pool D) 3 - 4
28 Nov 2021 GER v EGY (Pool D) 11 - 0
29 Nov is a rest day
30 Nov 2021 10:30 RSA v CAN (9th-16th Place)
30 Nov 2021 13:30 PAK v USA (9th-16th Place)
30 Nov 2021 16:30 POL v CHI (9th-16th Place)
30 Nov 2021 19:30 KOR v EGY (9th-16th Place)
Keep up to date with all the latest news on the FIH Hockey Pro League via the Watch.Hockey app, event website and through FIH social media channels - Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Live streaming and full game replay on the Watch Hockey App (May be Geo blocked if there is TV coverage)
Pool Standings
Pool A
| Rank | Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belgium | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 7 |
| 2 | Malaysia | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| 3 | South Africa | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 10 | -1 | 3 |
| 4 | Chile | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 10 | -8 | 0 |
Pool B
| Rank | Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | France | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 6 | 17 | 9 |
| 2 | India | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 25 | 8 | 17 | 6 |
| 3 | Poland | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 15 | -11 | 3 |
| 4 | Canada | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 25 | -23 | 0 |
Pool C
| Rank | Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Netherlands | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 7 | 22 | 9 |
| 2 | Spain | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 28 | 3 | 25 | 6 |
| 3 | Korea | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 22 | -12 | 3 |
| 4 | United States | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 36 | -35 | 0 |
Pool D
| Rank | Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 4 | 15 | 9 |
| 2 | Argentina | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 6 | 14 | 6 |
| 3 | Pakistan | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 10 | -2 | 3 |
| 4 | Egypt | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 28 | -27 | 0 |
Argentina beat Pakistan to place in quarter-finals, while Spain, Netherlands and Germany end pools on a high
The last day of action in the pool matches of the FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup produced more high scores and a memorable battle for the remaining place in the final eight between Pakistan and Argentina. The pool stages were brought to a conclusion with Germany showing their class with an exhibition of attacking, creative hockey against Egypt.
U-21 USMNT Completes Pool Play at Junior World Cup
IMAGES TAKEN BY WORLD SPORT PICS/ADIMAZES & FIH/HOCKEY INDIA
BHUBANESWAR, India – At the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, India, the U.S. U-21 Men’s National Team completed pool play at the FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup when they faced a proficient Netherlands team. Controlling much of the game, the Oranje scored early and never looked back on their way to a 14-0 win.
Argentina edges out Pakistan
To lock horns with the Netherlands in the quarterfinals
Y.B. Sarangi
In hot pursuit: Pakistan captain Abdul Rana | Photo Credit: BISWARANJAN ROUT
Argentina thwarted Pakistan’s strong challenge to post a thrilling 4-3 win in its last Pool D match and enter the quarterfinals of the men’s hockey Junior World Cup at the Kalinga Stadium here on Sunday.
Pakistan miss out on quarters after losing to Argentina in FIH Junior World Cup
BHUBANESWAR: Players of Pakistan and Argentina vie for the ball during their pool match of the FIH Junior World Cup at the Kalinga Stadium on Sunday.— FIH
BHUBANESWAR: Pakistan failed to reach the quarter-finals of the FIH Junior World Cup on Sunday after losing their last pool match to Argentina 4-3 at the Kalinga Stadium in the Indian city of Bhubaneswar.
Argentina knock Pakistan out of Jr Hockey World Cup
LAHORE - Argentina defeated Pakistan by 4-3 in a tough and thrilling pre-quarterfinal match of the World Junior Hockey Cup in Bhubaneswar, India and also booked berth in the quarterfinals.
Pakistan hockey now is a pale shadow of its glorious pas
Fallen on bad times: Pak hockey now is a pale shadow of its glorious past, with the road to revival being long and arduous
By Mihir Vasavda
Pakistan has barely been able to raise funds to compete in important international tournaments. (Source: PTI)
In the days leading up to the Tokyo Olympics, a statue of hockey legend Samiullah Khan was unveiled in the posh neighbourhood of Model Town, in Pakistan’s Bahawalpur.
Facing French flair
By Jugjet Singh
Malaysia players celebrate their goal against South Africa in a Junior World Cup match in Bhubaneswar, India, on Saturday. Malaysia won 4-3.
GOAL-SHY Malaysia will face goal-getters France in the quarter-final of hockey's Junior World Cup in Bhubaneswar, India, on Wednesday.
Hockey referee Obalo trains to keep up with the best in Africa
By Washington Onyango 
Kenyan FIH International Hockey Umpire, Peter Obalo in action. [Courtesy]
When you mention referees Howard Webb, Anthony Taylor or Mike Dean to any football fan, many will recognise them and it may even elicit some tempered debate on their past decisions taken when officiating in the English Premier League or UEFA Champions League.
Central America Development Tournament - Hockey 5s
San Jose, Costa Rica
Costa Rica - CADT Hockey 5s winner. Photo: Nahir El Barri / PAHF)
The Central American Hockey 5 Development Tournament 2021 began on Wednesday, November 24 and ended on November 27 in San José, Costa Rica.
Men's Asian Champions Trophy: India's best performances
India will look to defend their title at the 2021 Men's Asian Champions Trophy in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Picture by Hockey India/Twitter
Three-time champions India will look to defend their title at the 2021 Men's Asian Champions Trophy in Dhaka, Bangladesh, slated to get underway from December 14.
Pak squad for Asian Hockey Champions Trophy to be named soon
By Syed Intikhab Ali
KARACHI: The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) will announces the probables for the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy in the coming few days, 'The News' has learnt.
East Grinstead claim top six place as Old Georgians lead the way in Men’s Premier Division
Old Georgians beat defending champions Surbiton to top the Men's Premier Division standings going into the winter break. Photo credit: @smifsports (Twitter)
Jamie Wallace was the hero for East Grinstead as his hat-trick sealed a 3-2 victory over Beeston to help the West Sussex side qualify for the top six in the Men’s Premier Division.
Germany's Olympic Captain Nike Lorenz Enjoying Life In Nottingham
Photo credit: @UoNLHC (Instagram)
Rod Gilmour from The Hockey Paper spoke to Germany's Olympic captain Nike Lorenz about her time playing for the University of Nottingham, reflecting on the Tokyo Games and her inspiring work outside of hockey.
Cookstown stun Pembroke as Monkstown and Glenanne advance in ISC
Cookstown continued their hex over Pembroke as they knocked out the Dubliners in the Irish Senior Cup for the second successive campaign, emulating their success in the 2019/20 campaign.
UCD and Pembroke through after thrilling cup quarter-finals
Irish Senior Cup specialists UCD are in the final four yet again as they produced a stunning late show to beat Railway Union 4-3 in a spectacular advert for the club game.
40th Edition National Hockey Festival Wraps Up
IMAGES TAKEN BY AM PHOTOGRAPHY
TAMPA, Fla. - A spectacular sunset marked the conclusion of competition at the 40th edition of the National Hockey Festival. Pool winners from U-12 Co-Ed to the Adult divisions were awarded medals and memories were made all around. As the adage goes, "don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened!" Whether you’re waiting at the airport or headed to drive home, take a moment to enjoy some highlights from the final day of field hockey fun in the sun at Tournament Sportsplex of Tampa Bay. Find a familiar face? Be sure to share this with them!
Congratulations to 2021 National Hockey Festival Pool Winners
TAMPA, Fla. - The 40th edition of the National Hockey Festival is in the books after attracting thousands of field hockey fans to the Tournament Sportsplex of Tampa Bay. Athletes, coaches, families and umpires assembled from regions all across the United States and parts of Canada for the beloved annual holiday tournament. With its rich tradition, USA Field Hockey would like to thank all who participated and helped administer another successful event.
Fine turnout at national hockey festival
Khomas (in green) and Omaheke (red) drew 0-0 at the national festival on Saturday. Photo: Helge Schütz
THE inaugural Standard Bank Junior Hockey National Festival saw a fine turnout at the Windhoek High School astroturf on Saturday, with 120 junior players representing 24 primary schools from five towns, in action.
Tasmania secures major national hockey events
A raft of major Australian hockey events will be held in Tasmania over the next six years following an agreement between Hockey Australia (HA) and the Tasmanian government through its tourism arm Events Tasmania.
Australian Masters set for brighter outlook in 2022
Masters hockey players in Australia are starting to look forward more positively to 2022 as vaccination rates increase across the country and interstate travel lockdowns start to be relaxed, writes Mark McElligott.
Ford NHC heading South in 2022
Hockey New Zealand (HNZ) has revealed the locations of its major domestic tournaments for 2022.
Hockey Australia Board update
Three new high calibre Directors have been elected to the Hockey Australia (HA) Board.