News for 06 February 2023
All the news for Monday 6 February 2023
FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup South Africa 2023 - 6 February 2023
Pretoria, South Africa
All times GMT +2
Men
5 Feb 2023 09:40 AUS v RSA (Pool B) 3 - 3
5 Feb 2023 12:00 IRI v ARG (Pool B) 4 - 5
5 Feb 2023 14:20 CZE v USA (Pool B) 3 - 4
5 Feb 2023 16:40 NED v NAM (Pool A) 7 - 1
5 Feb 2023 19:00 AUT v NZL (Pool A) 7 - 1
5 Feb 2023 21:20 BEL v KAZ (Pool A) 7 - 1
6 Feb 2023 08:30 AUT v NAM (Pool A) 2 - 0
6 Feb 2023 10:50 NED v KAZ (Pool A)
6 Feb 2023 13:10 NZL v BEL (Pool A)
6 Feb 2023 15:30 ARG v AUS (Pool B)
6 Feb 2023 17:50 IRI v USA (Pool B)
6 Feb 2023 20:10 CZE v RSA (Pool B)
7 Feb 2023 08:30 AUS v IRI (Pool B)
7 Feb 2023 12:00 RSA v USA (Pool B)
7 Feb 2023 14:20 ARG v CZE (Pool B)
7 Feb 2023 16:40 KAZ v NAM (Pool A)
7 Feb 2023 19:00 BEL v AUT (Pool A)
7 Feb 2023 21:20 NZL v NED (Pool A)
Pool standings
Women
5 Feb 2023 08:30 AUT v RSA (Pool A) 3 - 2
5 Feb 2023 10:50 AUS v USA (Pool A) 4 - 2
5 Feb 2023 13:10 NED v NZL (Pool A) 10 - 0
5 Feb 2023 15:30 NAM v KAZ (Pool B) 3 - 5
5 Feb 2023 17:50 UKR v CAN (Pool B) 1 - 1
5 Feb 2023 20:10 CZE v BEL (Pool B) 6 - 1
6 Feb 2023 09:40 CAN v NAM (Pool B)
6 Feb 2023 12:00 CZE v KAZ (Pool B)
6 Feb 2023 14:20 UKR v BEL (Pool B)
6 Feb 2023 16:40 AUT v USA (Pool A)
6 Feb 2023 19:00 NED v RSA (Pool A)
6 Feb 2023 21:20 NZL v AUS (Pool A)
7 Feb 2023 09:40 USA v RSA (Pool A)
7 Feb 2023 10:50 AUS v NED (Pool A)
7 Feb 2023 13:10 NZL v AUT (Pool A)
7 Feb 2023 15:30 CAN v CZE (Pool B)
7 Feb 2023 17:50 NAM v UKR (Pool B)
7 Feb 2023 20:10 KAZ v BEL (Pool B)
Pool standings
FIH Match Centre
Opening day goal-fest gets FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup off to a sizzling start in Pretoria
An impressive total of 84 goals were scored across the opening 12 games of the FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup in Pretoria, South Africa as there were victories for Argentina, USA, Netherlands, defending champions Austria and Belgium in the men’s tournament and for Austria, Australia, Netherlands, Kazakhstan and the Czech Republic in the women’s event.
Mustapha strikes twice, but Jet's 'low blow' clinches draw against Aussies
'It was a nice spot between his legs'
David Isaacson
Mustapha Cassiem celebrates his second goal against Australia at the Indoor Hockey World Cup at the Heartfelt Arena in Pretoria on Sunday. Image: SUPPLIED
Mustapha Cassiem continued his incredible scoring spree with two early goals against Australia at the Indoor Hockey World Cup on Sunday, but it was skipper Jethro “Jet” Eustice’s calm penalty corner late in the game that clinched a 3-3 draw for the South African men’s team.
High-octane start for SA teams at Indoor Hockey World Cup
By Neale Emslie
IN THE NET: SA’s Mustapha Cassiem scores against Australia in the FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup, men’s pool B match, at Heartfelt Arena in Pretoria on Sunday
Image: REG CALDECOTT/ GALLO IMAGES
In a morning of high-octane action, the SA teams showed admirable fighting qualities as the FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup, presented by SPAR, made a thrilling start at the Heartfelt Arena in Pretoria on Sunday.
Six-goal thriller opens men’s FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup
Having watched the South African Women go down to a narrow defeat in their opener, the South African Indoor Hockey Men, powered by Tops at Spar, were determined to give themselves a winning start as they took on 2018 fourth-place finishers Australia.
Namibia off to a losing start
by Helge Schütz
Nico Neethling in action for Namibia against The Netherlands. Photo: Helge Schütz
NAMIBIA'S men and women both got off to a losing start at the Indoor Hockey World Cup in Pretoria on Sunday, with the women losing 5-3 to Kazakhstan, while the men lost 7-1 to the Netherlands.
Indoor USWNT Fall in Opening Pool Game of FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup to Australia
Images Taken by World Sport Pics
PRETORIA, South Africa – The No. 12 U.S. Women’s National Indoor Team opened their 2023 FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup campaign at Heartfelt Arena in Pretoria, South Africa against No. 9 Australia. As the young USA squad showed early promise with the match tied at halftime, the red, white and blue was unable to tally anymore goals as Australia went on to win. 4-2.
USA teen, 14, scores double at Indoor Hockey World Cup
Reese D'Ariano, middle, celebrates USA's early opener PIC: WorldSportPics/Christiaan Kotze
USA’s 14-year-old Reese D’Ariano scored two goals on the opening day of the FIH Indoor World Cup in South Africa.
Indoor USMNT Top Higher Ranked Czech Republic in First FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup Pool Game, Powered by Leser Hat-Trick
Images Taken by World Sport Pics
PRETORIA, South Africa – The No. 18 U.S. Men’s National Indoor Team started their 2023 FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup journey at Heartfelt Arena in Pretoria, South Africa against No. 5 Czech Republic. Action packed from the start, USA stuck to their game plan and made the most of their opportunities to top higher ranked Czech 4-3, powered by a hat-trick from Marius Leser (Mannheim, Germany).
Hockeyroos 2023 Squad finalised
The net of Hockeyroos athletes has been widened after Head Coach Katrina Powell finalised the 2023 squad and announced the 18-player teams that will feature in the FIH Pro League home mini tournaments in Sydney and Hobart starting on Friday.
New faces named for Hockeyroos' home FIH Pro League matches
Hockeyroos Head Coach Katrina Powell is keeping the door well and truly open for spots in Australia's national women's team after naming 27 different players for the upcoming FIH Pro League mini tournaments in Sydney and Hobart.
Improved Australian ‘One Masters’ structure implemented
A significant milestone has been reached with the restructure and appointment of the members of the Hockey Australia Masters Committee (HAMC) and three supporting ‘Pillar Groups’ from February 2023.
Düsseldorf and HTHC sweep to German indoor titles
EHL-bound clubs Düsseldorfer HC and Harvestehuder THC landed the German indoor championship titles following a breathtaking finals day, crowning a super winter season.