News for 03 June 2022
All the news for Friday 3 June 2022
2021-22 FIH Hockey Pro League - 3 June
HC Union
All times GMT +2
1 Jun 2022 17:30 NED v ARG (RR) 5 - 2
2 Jun 2022 18:00 NED v ARG (RR) 3 - 1
Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre, London
All times GMT +1
4 Jun 2022 16:30 ENG v NED (RR)
5 Jun 2022 15:30 ENG v NED (RR)
Estadi Olímpic de Terrassa
All times GMT +2
4 Jun 2022 19:00 ESP v RSA (RR)
5 Jun 2022 19:00 ESP v RSA (RR)
Men's Pool standings
Women
Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre, London
All times GMT +1
4 Jun 2022 14:00 ENG v NED (RR)
5 Jun 2022 13:00 ENG v NED (RR)
Estadi Olímpic de Terrassa
All times GMT +2
4 Jun 2022 21:30 ESP v CHN (RR)
5 Jun 2022 21:30 ESP v CHN (RR)
Women's Pool standings
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FIH Match Centre
Argentina fall to Netherland's three minute goal-fest
A three minute, three goal burst by the Netherlands turned the second match against Argentina on its head after the South American team had taken an early lead. 
The Netherlands stun Argentina with quickfire triple to win in FIH Pro League
By Owen Lloyd 
The Netherlands beat Argentina 3-1 in the men's FIH Pro League to remain undefeated ©Getty Images
The Netherlands remain undefeated in the men's International Hockey Federation (FIH) Pro League following a 3-1 win over Argentina at HC Union in Nijmegen.
Drake Names Traveling Roster for Europe FIH Hockey Pro League Games
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The No. 15 U.S. Women’s National Team will finish up the third season of the FIH Hockey Pro League with eight games in Europe when they take on No. 7 Spain, No. 13 China, No. 6 India and No. 8 Belgium. USWNT Head Coach Greg Drake and coaching staff have named the 26-athlete traveling roster that will head to Antwerp, Belgium and Rotterdam, Netherlands for the matches.
Alyson Annan “the Magician coach”
Avtar Bhurji OLY
Alyson Annan, Avtar Bhurji OLY and interpreter Carmen lok.
I first saw Alyson Annan as a player in 1994 World Cup held in Ireland; I was so impressed with her that I started taking interest in ladies hockey. Ric Charlesworth was the coach; I had met Ric during the 1972 Olympics as an upcoming player. I followed the progress of the Australian team, they got better and better. The team was full of quality players, no drought; Rick had big hand making them a great team of 90s. In his book he admitted that he pushed Allison to the limit where she felt he was unfair to her.
Ric Charlesworth and Avtar Bhurji
I met Ric Charlesworth in 2007 in Malaysia during Champions trophy, he had his younger brother with him, and we had a long chat about hockey. I was very much interested to know why he pushed Alyson to the limit, when the world saw her as a genius on the pitch. He explained to me she under estimated her own ability and I wanted her to be even better, she was the best he wrote in his book later.
After 2000 Olympics Allison moved to Holland, I felt she could and should have played few more years for Australia National team. I believe the new coach David Bell did not include her in the squad due to distance.
When Ric Charlesworth was appointed the Australian men’s head coach in 2009 he asked Alyson to look after the Australian players, playing in the Dutch league he had lot of confidence in her. Ric, I found is very open coach, he told me he would welcome any idea, suggestion that would improve his team even by 1%.
In 2011, Australia reached final of Sultan Azlan Shah Cup, his son Jonathon Charlesworth was in the squad of 18, in the final he had to name 16 players from the squad he did not name his son in the 16, I thought he had played well in the pool games. After the finals I asked him, why did you drop your son? He took his time and replied Jonathon will understand, I saw sadness in his eyes.
Alyson was very successful club coach in Holland. After 2012 London Olympics Alyson was appointed the head coach of Dutch ladies National team in 2015.
Alyson did not disappoint the fans, the players and the people who appointed her as the head coach of the National team.
During her period of 7/8 years as head coach the team lost only one major tournament 2016 Rio Olympics. GB won the gold, rightly so.
Alyson is a great motivator, master tactician and knows how to get the best out of her players. She uses the player’s strength to suit the system rather than players fitting into her style or philosophy. Gradually she will get the team to play her way. Her track record as a coach is untouchable, In 120 games as a head coach of Dutch team she won 100 games very few losses, some draws.
Over the week end I met Alyson Annan after a long time. I coagulated her for a new challenge as a head coach of Chinese ladies National team. It is always a pleasure to meet her; we talked about her two sons and hockey.
During the conversation she told me about Ric Charlesworth is going to join her as her assistant coach and they are going to be based in Holland for couple of months. This is going to be a dream team, two of the best coaches working together for one goal.
In a very short time Alison has transformed the team; she gave some names with their numbers to look out for, I was very impressed with the way the Chinese played.
I think the Chinese Ladies Hockey is going to be a power house in very near future, under the leader ship of Alison Annan and Ric Charlesworth. My last question to Alison was, how did you get Ric to join you? Her straight answer he offered. The real team, the student is the master now.
At the weekend England ladies played Chinese twice, there were 6 points on the table, a month ago I predicted England to get all 6 points, not knowing Chinese has Alyson Annan as a head coach. England managed to get only one point out of six.
On paper England is lot better team, they performed very well. The new players jelled well with the senior players. The future of England team is very bright some of the new players have lot of potential to be world class players. The senior players who stood out at the weekend were Hanna Martin, Lily Owsley, Ellie Rayer, Hollie Pearne – Webb, and the new players who did not look out of place were Fiona Crackles and Flora Peel, I think Peel is going to be complete player in a season or two. Tess Howard worked very hard and scored a brilliant touch goal on Saturday. She has just recovered from a very serious injury. England had more clear cut chances to win both the games sometimes you need bit of luck.
Looking forward to this weekend games.
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Hero FIH Hockey5s Lausanne 2022
Lausanne (SUI)
All times GMT +2
Men
4 Jun 2022 12:30 MAS v SUI (RR)
4 Jun 2022 14:00 PAK v POL (RR)
4 Jun 2022 15:00 IND v SUI (RR)
4 Jun 2022 16:00 MAS v POL (RR)
4 Jun 2022 17:00 PAK v IND (RR)
4 Jun 2022 18:00 POL v SUI (RR)
5 Jun 2022 13:00 MAS v IND (RR)
5 Jun 2022 14:00 SUI v PAK (RR)
5 Jun 2022 15:00 IND v POL (RR)
5 Jun 2022 16:00 PAK v MAS (RR)
5 Jun 2022 18:30 1st RR v 2nd RR (Final)
Men's Pool standings
Women
4 Jun 2022 13:00 POL v SUI (RR)
4 Jun 2022 14:30 IND v URU (RR)
4 Jun 2022 15:30 RSA v SUI (RR)
4 Jun 2022 16:30 IND v POL (RR)
4 Jun 2022 17:30 URU v SUI (RR)
4 Jun 2022 18:30 POL v RSA (RR)
5 Jun 2022 13:30 RSA v URU (RR)
5 Jun 2022 14:30 SUI v IND (RR)
5 Jun 2022 15:30 POL v URU (RR)
5 Jun 2022 16:30 IND v RSA (RR)
5 Jun 2022 18:00 1st RR v 2nd RR (Final)
Women's Pool standings
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“A brand new experience!”
Uruguay’s female national team are the sole representative of the Pan American continent at the upcoming ‘Hero FIH Hockey5s Lausanne 2022’.
Hockey 5s, anyone? Don’t play under your flag, Euro nations told
By Rod Gilmour
FIH has high hopes for Hockey 5s PIC: FIH
Top European nations were told not to participate under national flags once plans were unveiled for the first senior Hockey 5s event to be held in Lausanne this week.
Hockey 5s: 11-a-side format remains the pinnacle of the game – Batra
Narinder Batra at the 2021 FIH Congress
Narinder Batra has seemingly shied away from promoting the new format of Hockey 5s as a potential Olympic sport.
What is Hockey 5s? All you need to know about field hockey's new format
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he International Hockey Federation (FIH) is hosting a Hockey 5s tournament in Lausanne, Switzerland starting from 4th June 2022.
2022 Test Matches NZL v AUS (M) - 3 June
Auckland
All times GMT +12
31 May 2022 19:05 NZL v AUS 1 - 8
02 Jun 2022 19:05 NZL v AUS 0 - 4
04 Jun 2022 13:35 NZL v AUS
05 Jun 2022 13:35 NZL v AUS
FIH Match Centre
Hayward double doubles Kookas series lead
The Kookaburras have claimed a second win in the 4-match Trans-Tasman series, defeating the Black Sticks 4-0 in Auckland on Thursday evening. It was a cold, wet, and windy day in New Zealand for the second test of the series, but the weather largely cleared in time for push-back, as the Kookaburras set about their task with an aggressive start. Blake Govers earned the first penalty corner of the night with some patient play to find a foot in the left circle pocket. Jeremy Hayward duly converted with a low direct drag-flick between the goalkeeper’s legs to have Australia on the board early.
Kiwis find improvement in trans-Tasman series but Kookaburras still crush Black Sticks 4-0
Mat Kermeen
Jeremy Hayward celebrates his first goal for the Kookaburras on Thursday night. Andrew Cornaga / www.photosport.
It’s baby steps against the best side in the world but with a cup of patience and a slice of perseverance, there is potential in the men’s Black Sticks side heading towards the Commonwealth Games in August.
Haters can keep on hating, players please keep on playing
By Jugjet Singh 
Speedy Tigers in action against Japan during the Asia Cup match in Indonesia recently. - BERNAMA PIC
JAKARTA: Take a bow Malaysian hockey team!
Arul's 'early plans' for World Cup
By Jugjet Singh 
National hockey team pose at the podium after finishing second in the Asia Cup in Indonesia recently. - BERNAMA PIC
Even before Malaysia set foot on Jakarta for the Asia Cup, coach Arul Selvaraj had already drawn up a plan leading towards the Bhubaneswar and Rourkela World Cup in January.
Malaysia up there among the elites
By Ajitpal Singh
This May 31, 2022 pic shows Speedy Tigers in action against Japan during the Asia Cup match in Indonesia. - BERNAMA PIC
Malaysian hockey, no doubt, is on the rise, and the unfortunate defeat by South Korea in the Asia Cup final on Wednesday will definitely motivate the Speedy Tigers to work harder for future assignments.
Arul: Speedy Tigers a metre too far, a second too slow
By K.M. BOOPATHY
Leading by example: Skipper Marhan and his players are gaining a reputation for their fighting qualities.
PETALING JAYA: The Speedy Tigers showed that they have the quality and the winning mentality during the Asia Cup in Jakarta.
U-21 USWNT to Compete in Uniphar 5-Nations Tournament in Ireland
DUBLIN, Ireland – After a recent training camp, U.S. U-21 Women’s National Team Head Coach Tracey Paul has named the 20-athlete roster that will travel to Dublin, Ireland to compete in the Uniphar 5-Nations Tournament from June 19 through 26. This marks the U-21 squad’s first competition following the FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup in April where USA will face India, Ireland, The Netherlands and Ukraine in a round-robin style event at The Hockey Centre.
Scots clubs back in Europe
Scottish clubs are back in European competition now that some degree of normality has returned following disruption from Covid.