News for 04 April 2022
All the news for Monday 4 April 2022
2021-22 FIH Hockey Pro League - 4 April
Kalinga Hockey Stadium, Bhubaneswar
All times GMT +5:30
2 Apr 2022 19:30 IND v ENG (RR) 3 - 3 (3 - 2 SO)
3 Apr 2022 19:30 IND v ENG (RR) 4 - 3
Pool Standing
| Rank | Team | Played | Wins | SO Win | Draws | SO Loss | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 10 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 48 | 29 | 19 | 21 |
| 2 | Germany | 8 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23 | 19 | 4 | 17 |
| 3 | Netherlands | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 9 | 19 | 16 |
| 4 | Argentina | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 11 |
| 5 | Belgium | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 10 |
| 6 | France | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 18 | 23 | -5 | 10 |
| 7 | England | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16 | 15 | 1 | 7 |
| 8 | Spain | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 20 | -6 | 4 |
| 9 | South Africa | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 11 | 52 | -41 | 0 |
Women
Wagener Hockey Stadium, Amstelveen
All times GMT +2
2 Apr 2022 18:00 NED v USA (RR) 3 - 0
3 Apr 2022 16:30 NED v USA (RR) 10 - 0
Pool standings
| Rank | Team | Played | Wins | SO Win | Draws | SO Loss | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Netherlands | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 3 | 18 | 17 |
| 2 | Germany | 8 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 13 |
| 3 | Argentina | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 12 |
| 4 | India | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 9 | 7 | 12 |
| 5 | Belgium | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 12 | -5 | 6 |
| 6 | Spain | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 13 | -4 | 6 |
| 7 | England | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 10 | -6 | 0 |
| 8 | China | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 9 | -7 | 0 |
| 9 | United States | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 19 | -19 | 0 |
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FIH Match Centre
Indian men win the battle of Penalty Corners, as Dutch put 10 past USA
India and England played out another thriller as a back and forth match saw 7 goals, all from penalty corners, 4-3 in favour of India. England took an early lead in the match as they had done last night. But India went back level through Manpreet and never trailed again. India’s Harmanpreet Singh scored a hat-trick notching his 100th goal for India and while England twice managed to reduce the deficit to 1 goal, they could not find a leveller and India took all 3 points.
India and Netherlands triumph again in FIH Hockey Pro League
By Michael Pavitt
Harmanpreet Singh scored his 100th goal for India in their win over England ©Getty Images
India and the Netherlands strengthened their positions at the top of the men’s and women’s International Hockey Federation (FIH) Pro League standings with their second victories in as many days.
USWNT End FIH Hockey Pro League Europe Swing with Loss to Netherlands
IMAGES COURTESY OF WORLD SPORT PICS & FIH
AMSTELVEEN, Netherlands – The No. 15 U.S. Women’s National Team was met with another tough defensive challenge against world No. 1 The Netherlands in their second FIH Hockey Pro League match. Three first half penalty corner goals and another seven-goal performance in the second led to the Oranje having a dominant scoring performance on their way to a 10-0 win.
Harmanpreet Singh stars as India sink England
Indian drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh scored his 100th goal in the match as India consolidated their position on top of the points table with a 4-3 win.
By Ali Asgar Nalwala
Picture by ADIMAZES PVT LTD
The Indian men’s hockey team defeated England 4-3 in the second leg of their FIH Pro League 2021-22 tie at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, Odisha on Sunday.
Ton-up Harmanpreet sets up India win over England
S2H Team
Hat-trick hero Harmanpreet Singh dominated the battle of the set-piece in the FIH Pro League match at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Sunday. His triple strike helped India beat England 4-3 in the second match of the doubleheader after the home side took a bonus point after a draw in the first on Saturday.
Harmanpreet Hat-Trick Powers India to 4-3 Win Over England
India was at the doorstep of victory until Sam Ward played a spoiler with a final-minute goal in the first leg tie on Saturday. The Blueshirts was determined to avoid last-minute hiccups on Sunday as they played a disciplined final quarter and effectively ran down the clock to snuff the challenge of England with a 4-3 win in the Pro League at Bhubaneshwar.
Harmanpreet's hat-trick hand India 4-3 win over England
Ace dragflicker Harmanpreet scored a hat-trick as the Indian men's hockey team eked out a narrow 4-3 win over England in the second match of the double-leg FIH Pro League tie on Sunday.
Harmanpreet (26th, 26th, 43rd) sounded the board thrice while Olympic bronze medal-winning skipper Manpreet Singh (15th) scored a goal to help India extend their lead at the top of the standings. Image Courtesy: @TheHockeyIndia
Bhubaneswar: Ace dragflicker Harmanpreet Singh scored a hat-trick as the Indian men's hockey team eked out a narrow 4-3 win over England in the second match of the double-leg FIH Pro League tie here on Sunday.
India edge plaudits over England in Hockey Pro League double header
Manpreet after scoring equaliser PIC: Hockey India
Liam Sanford scored his first international goal but it was the dragflicking of Harmanpreet Singh which saw India across the line as the hosts came out 4-3 winners in this latest Men’s Pro League clash in Bhubaneswar.
England men beaten by India
Liam Sanford scored his first goal for England
Liam Sanford scored his first international goal as England men fell to a narrow 4-3 defeat by India in the FIH Pro League.
Punjab’s Sukhjeet Singh making most of second chance
Indervir Grewal
Sukhjeet Singh scored on his debut. HI
Sukhjeet Singh could not have hoped for a better start to his India career. The striker from Punjab made a dream debut with a goal against Spain in the FIH Pro League in February.
FIH Hockey Women's Junior World Cup 2022 - 4 April
Potchefstroom (RSA)
All times GMT +2
2 Apr 2022 09:00 IND v WAL (Pool D) 5 - 1
2 Apr 2022 11:00 GER v MAS (Pool D) 10 - 0
2 Apr 2022 13:00 USA v ZIM (Pool A) 5 - 0
2 Apr 2022 15:00 CAN v NED (Pool A) 0 - 11
2 Apr 2022 17:00 IRL v ENG (Pool B) 1 - 2
3 Apr 2022 09:00 MAS v WAL (Pool D) 3 - 3
3 Apr 2022 11:00 IND v GER (Pool D) 2 - 1
3 Apr 2022 15:30 AUT v URU (Pool C) 0 - 1
3 Apr 2022 17:30 KOR v ARG (Pool C) 0 - 2
4 Apr 2022 11:00 RSA v IRL (Pool B) 1 - 0
4 Apr 2022 15:30 NED v ZIM (Pool A)
4 Apr 2022 17:30 USA v CAN (Pool A)
5 Apr 2022 09:00 AUT v KOR (Pool C)
5 Apr 2022 11:00 ARG v URU (Pool C)
5 Apr 2022 15:30 MAS v IND (Pool D)
5 Apr 2022 17:30 GER v WAL (Pool D)
Pool Standings
Pool A
| Rank | Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Netherlands | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 20 | 6 |
| 2 | United States | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 9 | -4 | 3 |
| 3 | Zimbabwe | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6 | -4 | 3 |
| 4 | Canada | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 13 | -12 | 0 |
Pool B
| Rank | Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | England | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 6 |
| 2 | South Africa | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 3 |
| 3 | Ireland | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 |
Pool C
| Rank | Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Argentina | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 6 |
| 2 | Uruguay | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 3 | Korea | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
| 4 | Austria | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | -9 | 0 |
Pool D
| Rank | Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 6 |
| 2 | Germany | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 2 | 9 | 3 |
| 3 | Wales | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 8 | -4 | 1 |
| 4 | Malaysia | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 13 | -10 | 1 |
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FIH Match Centre
India, Argentina take charge in pool play, Uruguay earn historic victory while Malaysia, Wales draw
Potchefstroom, South Africa — It was a 3-3 deadlock for Malaysia and Wales in Pool D play on Day 3 at the FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup hosted in Potchefstroom, South Africa. Late yellow cards to Malaysia allowed Wales to climb back from a 3-1 deficit to tie the game. Despite several chances for Germany, India were able to hold on to earn a 2-1 victory and move to the top of Pool D. Uruguay earned the country’s first-ever victory at a Junior World Cup with a late penalty corner goal over Austria in Pool C. Argentina controlled Korea to cruise to the top of Pool C after a 2-0 win.
India book last eight place at FIH Hockey Women's Junior World Cup
By Michael Pavitt
India booked their place in the quarter-finals of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) Women's Junior World Cup after a narrow win over Germany in Potchefstroom.
Malaysia held despite two-goal lead
By Jugjet Singh
Malaysia squandered a 3-1 lead as they drew 3-3 with Wales in their second women’s Junior World Cup Group D match in South Africa yesterday. - Pic courtesy from MHC FB
MALAYSIA squandered a 3-1 lead as they drew 3-3 with Wales in their second women's Junior World Cup Group D match in South Africa yesterday.
Fantastic comeback from Wales sees them draw with Malaysia in Women’s Junior World Cup
In a very exciting game of hockey, Wales secure a draw against Malaysia in their second game of the Women’s Hockey Junior World Cup in South Africa.
Our girls get into the groove by registering a draw with Wales
Good job: Nuramirah Shakirah Zulkifli was named as the player of the match.
PETALING JAYA: Debutants Malaysia enjoyed a better fortune in their second Group D match in the Women’s Junior World Cup (JWC) in South Africa.
India stuns Germany 2-1 to seal quarterfinal berth
The Indian women's hockey team stunned formidable Germany 2-1 to register its second consecutive win in pool stages and assure its place in the quarterfinals of the FIH Junior World Cup on Sunday.
File Photo of Lalremsiami. - Reuters
The Indian women's hockey team stunned formidable Germany 2-1 to register its second consecutive win in pool stages and assure its place in the quarterfinals of the FIH Junior World Cup on Sunday.
When Indian Goalkeeper Bichu Devi Kharibam Frustrated Germany to No End!
Bichu Devi Kharibam is talked about as an exciting goalkeeping prospect for the Indian women’s hockey team – she showcased her goalkeeping talents in abundance, standing like a Rock of Gibraltor and thwarting Germany to no end to Indian junior hockey eves post a crucial 2-1 win over the former champions to leapfrog to the top of Pool D and appear to be in line to face South Korea in the quarterfinals of the 9th Junior Women’s Hockey World Cup at Potchefstroom, South Africa.
A first league title, Ashley Jackson ‘is English hockey’s greatest’
Mike Hughes talks tactics next to Ashley Jackson on Saturday
Ten years ago, Old Georgians set about instigating change in English hockey. On Saturday, as dusk fell at the club which has enjoyed multiple indoor and success over the last decade, a new side dawned as title winners.
Police suffer shock defeat at the hands of Jaguars
By Agnes Makhandia
Western Jaguars Sunday stunned Kenya Police 2-1 at CIty Park Stadium in Nairobi to register their first win in the men’s Kenya Hockey Union (KHU) Premier League this season.
Onyango at the double as Butali down Badgers
By Agnes Makhandia
The win saw Butali extend their unbeaten run to three matches and also saw the return of coach Zack Aura to pitch.
24 Winners Crowned In England Hockey Junior Club Championships Finals
48 teams from around the country took part in 24 finals on Sunday; the culmination of this season’s Junior Club Championships programme which started with over 700 teams entering the tournaments back in September.
Pakistan hockey coach, Dutchman Siegfried Aikman, joins players in Ramzan fasting
Jaspreet Sahni
Pakistan men's hockey coach Siegfried Aikman wearing a traditional attire (Photo: Siegfried Aikman twitter)
NEW DELHI: Foreigners coaching sports teams in the subcontinent is not a new phenomenon. However, what Siegfried Aikman is doing is perhaps something very new.
Vale Daphne Pirie AO MBE
Hockey Australia is saddened to learn of the passing of Life Member and former Hockeyroo Daphne Pirie (nee Welch) at the age of 90.