News for 23 January 2022
All the news for Sunday 23 January 2022
2022 Africa Cup of Nations - 23 January
Accra, Ghana
All times GMT
Men
22 Jan 2022 11:00 GHA v UGA (5th - 6th) 6 - 1
22 Jan 2022 13:15 RSA v NGR (Semi-final) 7 - 0
22 Jan 2022 15:30 EGY v KEN (Semi-final) 5 - 1
23 Jan 2022 14:15 NGR v KEN (3rd - 4th place)
23 Jan 2022 18:45 RSA v EGY (Final)
Women
23 Jan 2022 07:30 ZAM v UGA (7th - 8th place)
23 Jan 2022 09:45 NAM v NGR (5th - 6th place)
23 Jan 2022 12:00 KEN v ZIM (3rd - 4th place)
23 Jan 2022 16:30 RSA v GHA (Final)
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South Africa and Egypt reach final of men's Africa Cup of Nations hockey
By Neil Shefferd 
South Africa reached the men's final at the Africa Cup of Nations hockey in Accra, and will have the chance to win both the men's and women's titles tomorrow ©Getty Images
South Africa and Egypt reached the final of the men’s Africa Cup of Nations hockey tournament in Accra, Ghana, after convincing victories in their semi-final matches.
South Africa Men seal final spot with professional victory
South Africa and Nigeria met in the 2022 African Hockey Cup of Nations at the Theodosia Okoh Hockey Stadium, which last hosted the tournament in 2009. The two sides last faced off in a test match in 2017 when the South Africans emerged victorious by 8-1. South African High Commissioner to Ghana Her Excellency Grace Jeanet Mason was again in attendance at the venue supporting the Southern African side.
2022 Pan Am Cup - 23 January
Santiago (CHI)
All times GMT -4
Men
22 Jan 2022 14:00 MEX v TTO (Pool B) 4 - 2
22 Jan 2022 16:15 USA v CAN (Pool B) 2 - 1
22 Jan 2022 18:30 CHI v ARG (Pool A) 2 - 3
Pool Standings
Pool A
| Rank | Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Argentina | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 11 | 6 |
| 2 | Chile | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 0 |
| 3 | Brazil | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | -10 | 0 |
Pool B
| Rank | Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | Canada | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 3 | 9 | 3 |
| 3 | Mexico | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 13 | -8 | 3 |
| 4 | Trinidad & Tobago | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 8 | -3 | 0 |
Women
23 Jan 2022 14:00 CAN v TTO (Pool B)
23 Jan 2022 16:15 PER v USA (Pool B)
23 Jan 2022 18:30 URU v CHI (Pool A)
Pool Standings
Pool A
| Rank | Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Argentina | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 6 |
| 2 | Chile | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | -4 | 0 |
| 3 | Uruguay | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | -6 | 0 |
Pool B
| Rank | Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 18 | 6 |
| 2 | Canada | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 12 | 3 |
| 3 | Trinidad & Tobago | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17 | -15 | 3 |
| 4 | Peru | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 16 | -15 | 0 |
Pan American Cups - Day 2 - Men
USA v CAN (Photo: WorldSportsPics This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)
Men – Mexico vs. Trinidad & Tobago : 4-2
Today's session began with Trinidad & Tobago vs. Mexico at 2:00 p.m. local time. It was a very enjoyable game for the stands, with many field goals.
T&T's Stickmen beaten 4-2 by Mexico
by Walter Alibey
T&T's hockey men celebrate a goal against Mexico yesterday during their Pan Am Cup match in Santiago, Chile as Mexico's Daniel Castillo walks away. T&T suffered a 4-2 defeat. PICTURE COURTESY WORLDSPORTSPICS
T&T's chances of a place at the 2023 Men's Hockey World Cup were dashed when they went down to Mexico 4-2 at the Pan American Cup Challenge in Santiago, Chile on Saturday.
USMNT With Key Win Over Top-10 Ranked Canada at PAC
IMAGES TAKEN BY WORLD SPORT PICS/RODRIGO JARAMILLO, HOCKEY CHILE & COURTNEY HAZY
SANTIAGO, Chile – In their second Pool B game of the 2022 Pan American Cup, the No. 22 U.S. Men’s National Team met familiar opponent No. 10 Canada at the Prince of Wales Country Club in Santiago, Chile. Having just faced each other in December, USA took the lead just before the half and added another in the fourth but not before a persistent Canada cut the margin. USA held on for the 2-1 win, marking the first time the red, white and blue has beaten Canada in an international competition in more than 10 years.
USA Defeats Canada in frantic pool B action
Canada suffers 2-1 defeat at the hands of Pan Am Rival USA
Feature Photo: Oscar Munoz Badilla
With a few minutes left, Canada pulled goalkeeper Antoni Kindler to add an extra attacker. They laid siege to the US net but came up empty and USA walked off the pitch with a 2-1 victory, giving them the stranglehold over pool B.
Women's Asia Cup 2022 - 23 January
Muscat
All Times GMT +4
22 Jan 2022 17:00 KOR v CHN (Pool B) 4 - 0
22 Jan 2022 19:00 THA v INA (Pool B) 4 - 0
23 Jan 2022 17:00 MAS v SGP (Pool A)
23 Jan 2022 19:00 JPN v IND (Pool A)
Pool Standings
Pool A
| Rank | Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 3 |
| 2 | Japan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 3 |
| 3 | Singapore | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | -6 | 0 |
| 4 | Malaysia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | -9 | 0 |
Pool B
| Rank | Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Korea | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 6 |
| 2 | China | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 3 |
| 3 | Thailand | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6 | -1 | 3 |
| 4 | Indonesia | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 11 | -11 | 0 |
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South Korea beat China in pool stages at Women’s Hockey Asia Cup
By Michael Pavitt 
South Korea earned a 4-0 win over China in Pool B ©Getty Images
South Korea seized control of Pool B at the Women’s Hockey Asia Cup by overcoming China in Muscat.
Big match today for India at Muscat
K. ARUMUGAM
“We are a new bunch of players with huge potential to do well on international scene”. This is how Japan’s new chief coach New Zealander Jude Menezes described about his team that will face biggest challenge in the ongoing Women’s Asia Cup in Muscat. Oman. Two surprise teams of the contemporary women’s hockey scene – reigning Asian Games gold medallists Japan and Tokyo Olympics surprise pack India – will view today in their second match in Pool a. Earlier on the opening day, India stemrolled Malaysia for a fluent 9-0 win while Japan struck a decent 6-0 win over Singapore.
After 9-0 win against Malaysia, India ready for Japan challenge
India will take on Asian Games defending Champions Japan in their second Pool A match on Sunday. 
Sharmila in action against Malaysia (Hockey India)
Indian Women's Hockey Team Chief Coach Janneke Schopman expressed that the players did well to keep the pressure on Malaysia through the 60 minutes play in their 9-0 win on opening day at the Women's Asia Cup in Muscat, Oman.
India Eye Semifinal Spot Against Lowly-Ranked Japan
India started their campaign in the Women’s Hockey Asia Cup 2022 with a 9-0 drubbing against Indonesia in Muscat.
The Indians would aim for another goal-fest when they face Japan in Women's Hockey Asia Cup 2022. - Hockey India
Their campaign off to a resounding start, defending champions India will look to carry on the momentum when they take on a lower-ranked Japan in their second Pool A match at the Women’s Hockey Asia Cup 2022 in Muscat on Sunday. (More Hockey News)
New year, new resolutions for women's hockey
Heading into a crammed calendar, Asia Cup serves as a perfect springboard to work on the shortcomings
Indervir Grewal
After their Tokyo performance, India can no longer fly under the radar, and will be watched eagerly by every team
It’s time to get back to business, time to shake off any last effects of the post-Olympics hangover, time to move on from the surreal phase that was the last two years.
EuroHockey Indoor Championship II 2022 (W) - 23 January
Ourense, Spain
All Times GMT +1
22 Jan 2022 10:00 IRL v SUI (Pool A) 2 - 5
22 Jan 2022 11:15 SCO v ESP (Pool A) 2 - 6
22 Jan 2022 12:30 BEL v POL (Pool A) 2 - 2
22 Jan 2022 16:15 SCO v IRL (Pool A) 3 - 2
22 Jan 2022 17:30 SUI v POL (Pool A) 1 - 5
22 Jan 2022 19:00 ESP v BEL (Pool A) 5 - 7
23 Jan 2022 10:00 BEL v SUI (Pool A)
23 Jan 2022 11:30 POL v SCO (Pool A)
23 Jan 2022 13:00 ESP v IRL (Pool A)
Pool Standings
| Rank | Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belgium | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 23 | 9 | 14 | 10 |
| 2 | Spain | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 9 |
| 3 | Poland | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 7 |
| 4 | Switzerland | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 15 | -6 | 4 |
| 5 | Scotland | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 16 | -7 | 4 |
| 6 | Ireland | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 21 | -15 | 0 |
Great indoor win for Scotland against Ireland following defeat to hosts Spain
Scotland`s women got a reward for their endeavours with a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Ireland at the EuroHockey indoor Championships 11 in Ourense. However, the day did not start with the same success as the Scots went down 6-2 to hosts Spain.
Great Britain win Andalucia Hockey Series over Spain as 2022 kicks into gear
Great Britain men came away from their Andalucia Hockey Series with a 3-1 victory to claim the uncapped series 2-1 against Spain.
Sportplan Drill of the week - Gate Running
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Ball each. Players have to run from gate to gate avoiding each other.