News for 21 February 2022
All the news for Monday 21 February 2022
2021-22 FIH Pro League - 21 February
Men
Cenard, Buenos Aires
All times GMT -3
19 Feb 2022 16:30 ARG v ENG (RR) 2 - 0
20 Feb 2022 16:30 ARG v ENG (RR) 3 - 1
Potchefstroom, Universtity of North West
Alltimes GMT +2
19 Feb 2022 20:00 FRA v GER (RR) 2 - 4
20 Feb 2022 20:00 RSA v FRA (RR) 1 - 2
21 Feb 2022 20:00 RSA v GER (RR)
Men's Pool Standings
Rank | Team | Played | Wins | SO Win | Draws | SO Loss | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
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1 | Netherlands | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 9 | 19 | 16 |
2 | Belgium | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 10 |
3 | France | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 18 | 23 | -5 | 10 |
4 | India | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 27 | 9 | 18 | 9 |
5 | Argentina | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 9 |
6 | Germany | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 16 | 1 | 9 |
7 | England | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 6 |
8 | Spain | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 9 | -6 | 0 |
9 | South Africa | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 49 | -39 | 0 |
Women
Cenard, Buenos Aires
All times GMT -3
19 Feb 2022 19:00 ARG v ENG (RR) 5 - 2
20 Feb 2022 19:00 ARG v ENG (RR) 5 - 2
Women's Pool Standings
Rank | Team | Played | Wins | SO Win | Draws | SO Loss | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Argentina | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 12 |
2 | Netherlands | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 11 |
3 | India | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 6 |
4 | Belgium | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 12 | -5 | 6 |
5 | Spain | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 1 |
6 | United States | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
7 | Germany | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 0 |
8 | England | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 10 | -6 | 0 |
9 | China | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 9 | -7 | 0 |
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France grind out win over South Africa, Argentina men, women sweep England
France wrapped a gruelling but rewarding Pro League series in Potchestfstroom with a 2-1 win over South Africa. South African 19-year-old Cassiem Mustapha scored an absolute rocket of a goal in the first quarter to leave France chasing but a Blaise Rogeau redirection and a Victor Charlet penalty stroke sealed France’s third win of their series in South Africa.
Women's Hockey Pro League leaders Argentina beat England 5-2 once again
By Ali Iveson
Maria Granatto, centre, scored on international appearance number 150 ©Getty Images
Argentina's women beat England 5-2 for the second day running in the Hockey Pro League, while the men also tasted victory versus the same opposition and France ended their trip to South Africa on a winning note.
France hangs on to tight victory in Potchefstroom
Potchefstroom was the destination as for the final time of 2021-2022 FIH Pro League France took to the field in South Africa. The French had enjoyed a fairly successful trip to the African Champions as their victory against India had propelled them into the top 10 of the World Rankings. For the South Africans, who celebrated Dayaan Cassiem’s 50th test cap, it was an opportunity to show the lessons learnt so far in an incredibly tough tournament.
Ruthless Argentina Overcome Improved England
England’s men produced an improved display but suffered a second defeat in as many days against Argentina in the FIH Hockey Pro League.
Argentina’s Women Once Again Too Good For England
Argentina’s women put in another superb display to beat England for the second time in as many days in Bueno Aires.
England endure double Hockey Pro League defeats to in-form Argentina
England lost both Pro League games in Buenos Aires PIC: England Hockey
England men and women ended their double header weekend in Buenos Aires with a pair of Pro League defeats as Argentina ruled the roost at the Cenard.
England men & women both beaten by Argentina again
England hockey player Anna Toman
England's men and women were both beaten by Argentina for the second successive day in the FIH Hockey Pro League in Buenos Aires.
Savita to lead Indian women in FIH Pro League; Sangita Kumari earns maiden call up
Seasoned goalkeeper Savita was on Monday named captain of the 22-member Indian team, which is set to make its debut at the FIH Women's Hockey Pro League tie against Spain in Bhubaneswar this month.
Seasoned goalkeeper Savita was on Monday named captain of the 22-member Indian team, which is set to make its debut at the FIH Women's Hockey Pro League tie against Spain in Bhubaneswar this month.
Kenya women's hockey team set for Commonwealth Games debut at Birmingham 2022
By Patrick Burke
Kenya's women's hockey team finished third at last month's Africa Cup of Nations ©NOC-K
Kenya has qualified for its first Commonwealth Games women's hockey tournament at Birmingham 2022 after receiving a re-allocated place.
New squad additions signal focus on future for Hockeyroos
Three debutants and the return of a burgeoning young star in the selection of this year’s Hockeyroos squad heralds an exciting new chapter for Australia’s national women’s hockey team with a strong focus towards the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Powell: Focus squarely on Paris
Following the announcement of the 2022 Hockeyroos squad, Head Coach Katrina Powell discusses the rationale behind the selections and the positive trajectory and depth of Australian women’s hockey at the elite level.
Last gasp winner from Millie Steiger earns Clydesdale Western bronze in Alanya
Doubles from Margery Justice and Millie Steiger were the catalyst behind Clydesdale Western`s dramatic 4-3 win over Irish champions Railway Union on the final day at the women`s EuroHockey Indoor Club Trophy in Alanya.
The Railway six push to the limit in Turkey
Six proved the operative number as Railway Union finished sixth out of six at the women’s EuroHockey Indoor Club Trophy in Alanya, Turkey but that only told half the story.
How Railway Union’s six played every minute of EuroHockey Indoor campaign
Railway Union's super six who contested every minute of the EuroHockey Indoor Club Trophy in Alanya, Turkey: Orla Fox, Kate Lloyd, Riona Norton, Jenny Long, Orla Patton and Lily Lloyd. PIC: Tristan Stedham
Six proved the operative number as Railway Union finished sixth out of six at the women’s EuroHockey Indoor Club Trophy in Alanya, Turkey – but that only told half the story, writes Stephen Findlater.
Five-Star Old Georgians Win Crunch Clash While Wimbledon Move Second
Wimbledon v East Grinstead. Photo credit: Debbie Christopher (@debbiechris33)
Old Georgians cemented their position at the top of the Men’s Premier Division with a 5-1 win at title rivals Surbiton on Saturday evening.
Garvey through in ISC as Queen’s, North Down and Avoca into IHT finals
Lisnagarvey produced a defensive masterclass to outdo Three Rock Rovers and advance to the final four of the men’s Irish Senior Cup, winning 2-0 at Grange Road.
Old Alex land key win in women’s EYHL as Corinthian shine in Division Two
It was a quiet weekend in the women’s EY Hockey League with one game each in Divisions One and Two, initially postponed from before Christmas.
THT survive Thunderbolts scare
By Jugjet Singh
Terengganu Hockey Team (THT) survived a scare before edging TNB Thunderbolts 3-2 in a men’s Malaysia Hockey League (MHL) match in Bukit Jalil today. -BERNAMA PIC
KUALA LUMPUR: Terengganu Hockey Team (THT) survived a scare before edging TNB Thunderbolts 3-2 in a men's Malaysia Hockey League (MHL) match in Bukit Jalil today.