News for 05 April 2022
All the news for Tuesday 5 April 2022
FIH Hockey Women's Junior World Cup 2022 - 5 April
Potchefstroom (RSA)
All times GMT +2
4 Apr 2022 11:00 RSA v IRL (Pool B) 1 - 0
4 Apr 2022 15:30 NED v ZIM (Pool A) 18 - 0
4 Apr 2022 17:30 USA v CAN (Pool A) 4 - 0
5 Apr 2022 09:00 AUT v KOR (Pool C) 1 - 0
5 Apr 2022 11:00 ARG v URU (Pool C) 4 - 0
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 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 38 | 9 |
| 2 | United States | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 6 |
| 3 | Zimbabwe | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 24 | -22 | 3 |
| 4 | Canada | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 17 | -16 | 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 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 9 |
| 2 | Korea | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 3 |
| 3 | Uruguay | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 3 |
| 4 | Austria | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 9 | -8 | 3 |
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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Delight for South Africa, Zimbabwe endure a stormy match against Netherlands and USA win crucial Pan-Am clash
It was a mix of relief and delight for the host nation as South Africa defeated Ireland in a nervy Pool B clash that would decide who progressed to the quarter-finals. 
The Netherlands thump Zimbabwe to conclude FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup group stage unbeaten
By Eliott Brennan
The US and Ireland also progressed to the last eight at the FIH Women's Junior Hockey World Cup ©Getty Images
The Netherlands have capped off their group stage matches with a thumping 18-0 victory Zimbabwe at the International Hockey Federation (FIH) Women's Junior World Cup in Potchefstroom.
South Africa secure Quarter-Final Spot with victory over Ireland
South Africa and Ireland faced off at the FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup in Potchefstroom today with a place in the top 8 of the tournaments up for grabs. Both sides had lost their opening games to England and without Ukraine’s participation at the event, it meant this was a knockout match for both sides. The two sides have plenty of history in different formats and in different age groups, but it was the first ever meeting between the two at Junior Women’s Level.
Ireland denied Junior World Cup quarter-final berth by hosts South Africa
©: Frank Uijlenbroek / World Sport Pics
Ireland’s dream of a Junior World Cup quarter-final berth came to an end as a single Jean-Leigh du Toit goal saw hosts South Africa edge them out 1-0 in Potchefstroom.
South Africa Frenzied After Reaching Quarter-finals
South Africa wins with 1-0 from Ireland. Onthatile Zulu (C) WORLDSPORTPICS COPYRIGHT FRANK UIJLENBROEK
On the day that the Netherlands was on the field for two and a half hours and set a record score of 18-0 against Zimbabwe, it was also a party for South Africa and the United States. We will also see these teams in the quarterfinals.
Dutch Eves Tower Over the 9th Junior World Cup
Three-time champions Netherlands are having a ball in the 9th Junior Women’s Hockey World Cup at Potchefstroom, South Africa. The Orange brigade have emerged as the team to beat, slamming a whopping 38 goals in their three Pool A games. The Dave-Smolenaars-coached Dutch outfit are turning into a mean goal-scoring machine at the Junior Women’s Hockey World Cup, winning all their Pool matches by double-digit scorelines. Netherlands hammered USA 10-0 in their tournament opener, and subsequently handed a 11-0 defeat to Canada and further upped their ante, bulldozing Zimbabwe 18-0 to leave no one in doubt who the Pool A toppers are.
Dutch and Zimbabwe junior hockey teams show dancing spirit
The Netherlands and Zimbabwe teams put on an “amazing show of camaraderie” during their storm-interrupted Junior Women’s Cup match – despite overwhelming Dutch dominance in front of goal.
U-21 USWNT With Solid Win Over Canada to Claim Spot in Junior World Cup Quarterfinals
IMAGES COURTESY OF WORLD SPORT PICS & FIH
POTCHEFSTROOM, South Africa – After a slight weather delay pushed back the start time, the U.S. U-21 Women’s National Team took the pitch to face Canada in their final pool game of the FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup, taking place at North-West University in Potchefstroom, South Africa. With a spot in the Quarterfinals up for grabs, USA started slow but behind a two goal fourth quarter defeated Canada 4-0.
Malaysia haunted by indiscipline ahead of India clash in women's Junior World Cup
By Jugjet Singh
Coach Nasihin Nubli had targeted three points against Wales, but indiscipline left the team earning only a point. - Courtesy pic.
MALAYSIA paid a heavy price for indiscipline, something which they cannot afford against India in their final women's Junior World Cup Group D match in South Africa tomorrow.
No change at the top in latest World Rankings update but big steps forward for Bangladesh and Iran
After another set of FIH Hockey Pro League matches played in India, Netherlands and Germany, there has been some movements within both the men’s and women’s FIH World Rankings.
Graham Reid: We have habit of not finishing games when we are in control
The Indian men's hockey team might have won its FIH Pro League double-header against England but head coach Graham Reid is not completely pleased with its performance.
Graham Reid: "We seem to have a habit of not finishing those games when we have control of them. We let the other team get back into it. But I suppose that's hockey nowadays. In the third quarter, we lost control a bit and we need to look into that." (File Photo) - THE HINDU
The Indian men's hockey team might have won its FIH Pro League double-header against England but head coach Graham Reid is not completely pleased with its performance, especially the tendency of allowing opponent to come back into the game.
Rani returns, Savita to lead India women vs Netherlands
Star striker Rani Rampal on Tuesday returned to the national side after a lengthy injury lay-off as India named a 22-member women's hockey squad for the upcoming FIH Pro League tie against Netherlands.
FILE PHOTO: Rani Rampal of India in action. - Biswaranjan Rout
Star striker Rani Rampal on Tuesday returned to the national side after a lengthy injury lay-off as India on Tuesday named a 22-member women's hockey squad for the upcoming FIH Pro League tie against world no 1 Netherlands.
Matthew Bell: Ireland international 'holding back tears' on playing return after brain tumour
Not many venture out to watch Banbridge Fifths in action, but for one player their game on Saturday was an "emotional" landmark, an arduous journey completed and adversity overcome.
‘I was overwhelmed with emotion. I was told many times this day wouldn’t come’
ByJamie Jubert
Perseverance has paid off for avid hockey player Sophie Stokes PIC: PETER SMITH/SMIF SPORTS
For some, hockey is a simply a social sport. For others, it is all about the competition. But for Sophie Stokes, hockey is both of those and much more. It has provided the motivation to keep her battling through the darkest days of illness.
Tenaga match winner Amirul eyes senior team breakthrough
PETALING JAYA: When Tenaga Nasional’s Mohd Amirul Hamizan Azhar connected his hockey stick with the ball to score his team’s winning goal against Terengganu in the TNB Cup final last week, he could only think of the two painful years that he had to endure.