News for 05 June 2022
All the news for Sunday 5 June 2022
2021-22 FIH Hockey Pro League - 5 June
Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre, London
All times GMT +1
4 Jun 2022 16:30 ENG v NED (RR) 0 - 3
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 - 3
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) 3 - 1
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) 1 - 1 (3 - 4 SO)
5 Jun 2022 21:30 ESP v CHN (RR)
Women's Pool standings
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FIH Match Centre
Winning performances from England women and Netherlands and Spain men while nothing can separate Spain and China women
On the day that team captains reminded the world of the importance of friendship and respect with pre-match statements on the FIH Day of Inclusion and Diversity, we saw four high quality and exciting hockey matches between teams from across three continents. 
Winning Run Ended By Netherlands Men
Two early goals set the Netherlands’ men on the way to all three points against England at Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre.
England Put In Positive Display To Beat Dutch Women
England’s women put in a very positive performance to defeat the Netherlands 3-1 in London.
FIH Pro League: England Women win 3-1 vs the Netherlands as Hinch makes 100th appearance, England Men defeated 3-0 by the Dutch
Rob Wheeler
These matches were supposed to have been held at the Twickenham Stoop. However, because of poor ticket sales it was back to England’s home of Lee Valley on the weekend of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
Sat 4 Jun -
England 3-1 Netherlands (W)
A defeat in their last game against Spain, England Women faced another tough test against the Netherlands this afternoon.
The Dutch were showing off their football skills in their warm up with a game of keepy-uppy. Their national football team had beaten Belgium 4-1 last night and they were looking to replicate their success in hockey.
Susannah Townsend was introduced to the crowd before the game. Townsend was part of the England side that beat the Netherlands in the final of the 2015 Women’s EuroHockey Championship.
There were two milestones in the England squad as Maddie Hinch was making her 100th appearance while Anna Toman was playing in her 50th game.
It was an entertaining first quarter with both keepers called into action but the deadlock was not broken.
England took the lead early in the second quarter through Anna Toman’s strike from a penalty corner.
Toman’s shot was deflected in by Izzy Petter to double their lead in the third quarter. The Dutch got one back through Maxime Kherstholt form a penalty corner.
The fourth quarter saw England awarded a penalty stroke. Grace Balsdon came on to take it while the Dutch changed keeper as Alexandra Heerbaart replaced Julia Remmerswaal. Balsdon fired in high to seal the 3-1 victory.
Reflecting on her 100th appearance Maddie Hinch said, “I don’t think things like this you ever appreciate and realise just what you’ve achieved. I got my first cap in 2008 so it’s been a long time coming. I’m incredibly proud of this achievement but I’m more pleased that we got a win against this Dutch side.
“Creating a winning feeling is really important for such a young group, tomorrow will be another step up. A big thing for us at the minute is learning to win games back-to-back. If we can do that against these guys then it will set us up great for the summer.”
England 0-3 Netherlands (M)
After four wins at home in the Pro League this summer, England Men were in good form as they came up against the Dutch this afternoon.
However, it did not take long for the away side to take the lead as Dennis Warmerdam slotted in from a penalty corner. Warmerdam then doubled their lead with a deflected finish from a tight angle.
Former England players Adam Dixon and Mark Gleghorne were interviewed at half time. Perhaps these legends could inspire the current side to a second-half comeback.
A 3-0 victory was confirmed when Tjep Hoedemakers flicked the ball pass Ollie Payne.
Zach Wallace who returned to the squad today said, “I really enjoyed being back. We’ve got a really close group of guys at the moment. Been back two sessions this week so still trying to find those connections again. Off the pitch is fine but on the pitch it does take a bit of time to. Build up that chemistry again.”
“I always love being out there. I think if you look at the game the scoreline doesn’t reflect it at all. They were really clinical. So it was just a lesson in goalscoring. We’ll be in a much better place tomorrow.”
Wallace has been playing for HGC in the Netherlands so enjoyed facing some familiar faces. “It was nice to see a few of the guys. When I’m on the pitch friendships are out the window. After it is nice to chat with them.”
Fieldhockey.com
England women record rare Dutch victory
Maddie Hinch led the milestones with her 100th England women's cap PIC: England Hockey
LEE VALLEY — There will be tougher Tests ahead against the world No 1 team, but England women were good value for their 3-1 win over the Netherlands at Lee Valley on Saturday.
England's women beat Netherlands in Hinch's 100th game
Maddie Hinch won Olympic gold with Great Britain in 2016 and European Championships gold with England in 2015
Goalkeeper Maddie Hinch won her 100th England cap in the side's 3-1 FIH Pro League win over the Netherlands at the Lee Valley Hockey Centre on Saturday.
Spain secure victory in Terrassa
The South African Hockey Men continued their adventure in the FIH Pro League today as they took on Spain at the Terrassa Stadium today. It is a stadium that the SA Women will play their pool stage games at the FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup in just under a month.
Hero FIH Hockey5s Lausanne 2022 - 5 June
Lausanne (SUI)
All times GMT +2
Men
4 Jun 2022 12:30 MAS v SUI (RR) 4 - 4
4 Jun 2022 14:00 PAK v POL (RR) 4 - 2
4 Jun 2022 15:00 IND v SUI (RR) 4 - 3
4 Jun 2022 16:00 MAS v POL (RR) 0 - 5
4 Jun 2022 17:00 PAK v IND (RR) 2 - 2
4 Jun 2022 18:00 POL v SUI (RR) 3 - 2
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) 1 - 3
4 Jun 2022 14:30 IND v URU (RR) 3 - 4
4 Jun 2022 15:30 RSA v SUI (RR) 1 - 3
4 Jun 2022 16:30 IND v POL (RR) 1 - 3
4 Jun 2022 17:30 URU v SUI (RR) 4 - 0
4 Jun 2022 18:30 POL v RSA (RR) 2 - 5
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
Keep up to date with all the latest news on the FIH Hockey Pro League via the Watch.Hockey app, event website and through FIH social media channels - Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Live streaming and full game replay on the Watch Hockey App (May be Geo blocked if there is TV coverage)
FIH Match Centre
Hockey5s thrills fans as picturesque Lausanne plays backdrop to the beginning of a new hockey era
The Hockey5s era has officially gotten underway in the Olympic Capital, Lausanne, as 10 teams took to the field on Day 1 of the Hero FIH Hockey5s Lausanne 2022, with the Lac Leman providing a serene backdrop, in contrast to the unceasing thrill of Hockey5s being played on the field right next to it!
Poland and Uruguay top the tables after first day of Hockey5s event in Lausanne
By Owen Lloyd
Poland's men are currently sitting atop the table at the Hockey5s tournament in Lausanne ©Getty Images
Poland and Uruguay lead the way after the first day of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) Hockey5s tournament in Lausanne, topping the men's and women's standings, respectively.
Victory and Defeat on opening day for South Africa
The Inaugural Senior Hockey Fives event got underway today in Lausanne with Five men’s and Five women’s teams invited to slog it out for the title. The tournament, very much in the mould of the World Rugby Sevens World Tour, is played over two days with the top two teams in the pool contesting the final.
Rocky start for Malaysia in Hockey 5s
By Jugjet Singh
National coach Megat Azrafiq Megat Termizi (centre) speaks to his players after the match against Switzerland in Lausanne today. - Pic courtesy of MHC
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia threw away a 4-1 lead to draw 4-4 with hosts Switzerland in the inaugural Hockey 5s in Lausanne today.
Horrid start for Malaysian hockey five-a-side team in Lausanne
By T. AVINESHWARAN
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia got off to a rough start in the inaugural FIH Hockey 5s in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Indian men undefeated after opening day
While the men’s team beat hosts Switzerland and held Pakistan to a draw, the Indian women suffered defeats against Uruguay and Poland.
By Utathya Nag
FIH Hockey5s Lausanne 2022: Indian men undefeated after opening day Picture by Hockey India
It was a contrasting opening day for the Indian men’s and women’s teams at the FIH Hockey5s Lausanne 2022 in Switzerland on Saturday.
Indian men's team beats Switzerland and draw against Pakistan; women lose both matches
The Indian women's team, however, had a bad day in office, losing both its matches against Uruguay (3-4) and Poland (1-3).
The Indian men's team began its campaign in the inaugural FIH Hockey 5s with a 4-3 win over hosts Switzerland before playing out a pulsating 2-2 draw against arch-rivals Pakistan here on Saturday.
2022 Test Matches NZL v AUS (M) - 5 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 1 - 4
05 Jun 2022 13:35 NZL v AUS 1 - 3
FIH Match Centre
The Kookaburras completed a perfect Trans-Tasman Series on Sunday with a 3-1 victory over the Black Sticks in Auckland.
After 8-1, 4-0, and 4-1 wins across the first three matches, game four was much of the same as the FIH world number one side continued their dominance over the Black Sticks who haven’t beaten them since 2016.
Black Sticks men 1 Australia Kookaburras 3: Hosts swept in four-match hockey series
New Zealand goalkeeper Dominic Dixon tries to defy Lachlan Sharp of Australia. Andrew Cornaga/Photosport
Australia’s Kookaburras wrapped up a men’s hockey series clean sweep over the Black Sticks in Auckland on Sunday, leaving the hosts with plenty to think about in their chase for a Commonwealth Games medal.
India considering senior hockey teams for Birmingham 2022 after Hangzhou 2022 postponement
By Vimal Sankar 
India might send senior players for Birmingham 2022 following the cancellation of the Asian Games ©Getty Images
India will be considering senior hockey players for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games after the postponement of the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games, according to the men’s and women’s coaches.
Savita: Indian team still feels the pain of missing Olympic medal
Savita says her team will leave no stone unturned to finish on the podium in the World Cup in July.
Savita Punia..."Our mission of winning an Olympic medal for the country is still incomplete; we will not rest until then." - THE HINDU
Savita, the captain of the Indian women’s hockey team, says the Tokyo Games continues to remind it of its unaccomplished mission - a podium finish in the Olympics.
"My mom realised it's a big a deal only when I came on TV,"
India's Hockey Asia Cup star Pawan Rajbhar India's 2022 Men's Hockey Asia Cup star Pawan Rajbhar speaks to The Bridge about his campaign in Jakarta and more.
By Abhijit Nair
Pawan Rajbhar (Source: hockeyindia/Instagram)
Pawan Rajbhar returned to his village Bhadaila in Ghazipur district of Uttar Pradesh after a successful campaign with the Indian men's hockey team at the 2022 Asia Cup in Jakarta, Indonesia on Friday.
Back to back wins in Alanya for Edinburgh University and Clydesdale Western with promotion still very much on the agenda.
WESTERN 3 STADE FRANCAIS (FRANCE) 0
Clydesdale Western sit in pole position in their pool after a comfortable 3-0 win over French side Stade Francais, and now only need to beat Kolos Boryspol from Ukraine tomorrow to secure their place in the promotion play-offs on Monday.
A clear message is delivered by our athletes
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has long embraced equality with its iconic #equallyamazing hashtag and commitment by all members of the hockey community to treat everyone equally and with respect. That commitment towards equality and inclusiveness is now being celebrated with the first FIH Inclusion and Diversity Day.