News for 06 February 2025
All the news for Thursday 6 February 2025
FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup Croatia 2025
Porec
All times GMT +1
Men
5 Feb 2025 09:30 NAM v TTO (C) 6 - 3
5 Feb 2025 10:50 AUS v BEL (C) 3 - 7
5 Feb 2025 19:40 IRI v MAS (B) 3 - 0
5 Feb 2025 21:00 ARG v GER (B) 2 - 8
6 Feb 2025 17:50 POL v RSA (A)
6 Feb 2025 19:00 AUT v CRO (A)
6 Feb 2025 20:10 BEL v TTO (C)
6 Feb 2025 21:20 NAM v AUS (C)
Pool Standings
Women
5 Feb 2025 12:10 NAM v NZL (C) 7 - 0
5 Feb 2025 13:30 GER v AUS (C) 7 - 0
5 Feb 2025 17:00 USA v BEL (A) 1 - 1
5 Feb 2025 18:20 CZE v CRO (A) 4 - 1
6 Feb 2025 09:30 AUT v THA (B)
6 Feb 2025 10:50 POL v RSA (B)
6 Feb 2025 12:10 AUS v NZL (C)
6 Feb 2025 13:30 NAM v GER (C)
Pool standings
Live scores
FIH Match Centre
Belgian men march into quarterfinals with exceptional win over Australia
Several teams secured their tickets to the quarterfinals on the third day of action at the FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup in Poreč, Croatia on Wednesday.
Namibia’s men back on track
By Helge Schutz 
Nico Neethling celebrates his goal in Namibia’s 6-3 win against Trinidad & Tobago on Wednesday, 5 February 2025. Photo: Helge Schütz
Namibia’s men got their World Cup campaign back on track with a 6-3 victory against Trinidad and Tobago on Wednesday.
Namibia leave Trinidad and Tobago on brink of Hockey World Cup exit
Roneil Walcott
Jordan Vieira of Trinidad and Tobago passes the ball while under pressure against Namibia in the Indoor Hockey World Cup in Croatia. - FIH
Trinidad and Tobago's men's hockey team fell to their second straight loss at the FIH Indoor World Cup in Porec, Croatia when they were beaten 6-3 by Namibia in their pool C encounter at the Zatika Sport Centre on February 5.
Namibia triumphs over Trinidad & Tobago, New Zealand … as hockey action intensifies in Croatia
By Limba Mupetami
Namibia’s men’s and women’s hockey teams delivered outstanding performances yesterday at the FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup in Poreč, Croatia, securing back-to-back victories against Trinidad & Tobago and New Zealand.
Malaysia end Indoor Hockey World Cup group stage winless
By Aftar Singh
Malaysia (in blue) in action against Iran during Wednesday's Indoor Hockey World Cup match in Porec, Croatia. - Pic from FIH
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia finished their group campaign without a win at the Indoor Hockey World Cup, following a 3-0 defeat to Asian giants Iran at the Zatika Sport Centre in Porec, Croatia, on Wednesday
Namibia’s women through to the quarterfinals
By Helge Schutz 
Danja Meyer celebrates her goal for Namibia in their 7-0 victory against New Zealand on Wednesday. Photo: Helge Schütz
Namibia’s women’s team thumped New Zealand 7-0 at the Indoor Hockey World Cup in Porec on Wednesday to clinch a place in the quarterfinals of the World Cup for the first time.
Namibia women storm into quarterfinals
By Helge Schutz 
Jahntwa Kruger celebrates her goal against New Zealand with team mates. Photo: Helge Schütz
Namibia’s women’s team stormed into the quarterfinals of the Indoor Hockey World Cup with an emphatic 7-0 victory against New Zealand in Porec yesterday.
Indoor USWNT Ties Belgium in FIH Hockey Indoor World Cup Final Pool Game
Reece D'Aranio congratulated Erin Matson on scoring. Credit: World Sport Pics
POREČ, Croatia – The final pool game of the 2025 FIH Hockey Indoor World Cup for the No. 9 U.S. Women’s National Indoor Team against No. 8 Belgium was an intense contest from the start. After Belgium tallied in the first five minutes, USA fought back and equalized just before halftime. The final two quarters were tense, with few opportunities, as the match concluded tied at 1-1.
2024-25 FIH Hockey Pro League
Sydney, Australia
All times GMT +11
4 Feb 2025 17:30 NED v ESP (RR) 4 - 2
5 Feb 2025 17:30 AUS v ESP (RR) 1 - 2
6 Feb 2025 17:30 AUS v NED (RR) 4 - 2
7 Feb 2025 17:30 ESP v NED (RR)
8 Feb 2025 17:30 AUS v ESP (RR)
9 Feb 2025 17:30 AUS v NED (RR)
Pool Standings
Women
4 Feb 2025 19:30 CHN v ESP (RR) 2 - 2 (SO 2 - 3)
5 Feb 2025 19:30 AUS v ESP (RR) 4 - 1
6 Feb 2025 19:30 AUS v CHN (RR)
7 Feb 2025 19:30 ESP v CHN (RR)
8 Feb 2025 19:30 AUS v ESP (RR)
9 Feb 2025 19:30 AUS v CHN (RR)
Live scores
FIH Match Centre
Kookaburras upset by Spain as Hockeyroos shine in triumphant return
It was a day of contrasting fortunes for the home sides Down Under as the Hockeyroos claimed a dominant victory over Spain while the Red Sticks managed to reverse that result in the men’s encounter.
Dream start for the Hockeyroos, as Kookaburras suffer narrow loss to Spain
The Hockeyroos have made a statement at the FIH Pro League opener in Sydney, beating Spain 4-1 in their first encounter for 2025.
Grundie announces his first Ireland Hockey Squad ahead of FIH Nations Cup in Chile.
New Ireland Senior Women’s Head Coach Gareth Grundie today announced his 18 strong squad to travel to Chile at the end of February to compete in the FIH Nations Cup, putting an end to an eight month wait since the Ireland Women’s Hockey Team last appeared in an international competition.
Kenya's long wait to recapture continental hockey titles continues
By Elizabeth Mburugu
Mombasa Sports Club and Smouha Club players in action during their Africa Cup for Club Championships (ACCC) match in Ismailia, Egypt. [African Hockey Federation]
It’s not over until it's done! Perhaps that was the main inspiration for Mombasa Sports Club (MSC) hockey players when they took to the pitch on Wednesday for their last Group B match of the Africa Cup for Club Championships (ACCC) currently on in Ismailia, Egypt.
Belgian star van Dessel signs for Bloemendaal
Bloemendaal have already made a major addition to their 2025/26 panel with the signing of Belgian star Arno van Dessel.
2024 EHL men’s winning coach to join 2024 EHL Women’s winners
Last season’s EHL winning coaches are on the move around the Amsterdamse Bos with Jesse Mahieu set to take over from Teun de Nooijer next season.
Line-ups for EHL U14 tournament confirmed
The line-up for the ABN AMRO EHL U14 has been finalised with Real Club de Polo’s girls and the boys from Club de Campo joining the Easter party at Den Bosch.
Hockey is Stingers' first love as Aussie part-timers make MHL debut
By Aftar Singh
TNB Thunderbolts’ Muhammad Danish Danial Abdul Wahab (white jersey) in action against Territory Stringers during the opening match of the Malaysian Hockey League at the National Hockey Stadium in Bukit Jalil. - NSTP/ASWADI ALIAS
KUALA LUMPUR: Debutants Territory Stingers, an amateur side from Australia, held TNB Thunderbolts to a 1-1 draw in their opening Malaysia Hockey League (MHL) match at the National Hockey Stadium in Bukit Jalil on Wednesday.
‘We have Premier Division calibre hockey players at Barnes – the challenge is getting there’
By Rod Gilmour
Barnes women are in the running for Premier Division promotion ALL PICS: MIGUEL RALHA
Barnes women’s coach Omar Shibli hasn’t banned the words ‘Premier Division’ from the squad, but with the run-in underway, he believes his side could “make waves” should they create club history and reach the top flight next season.
Week 12 EHL Top Scorers
We look at who the Top Scorers and Clean Sheet leaders are across the English Hockey League
Irish Weekend Preview: Top sides aim to continue EY Hockey League dominance as fight for survival continues.
This weekend the EYHL continues with all twenty teams active across the weekend.