News for 13 February 2023
All the news for Monday 13 February 2023
Indoor Hockey World Cup: Austria and Netherlands lift titles
Netherlands women won third title in five PIC: WorldSportPics/Frank Uijlenbroek
It was an Austria v Netherlands lock out at the FIH Indoor World Cup in Pretoria. Austria men successfully defended their world title while the Dutch regained the women’s crown.
Thörnblom hails unbelievable feeling
Hamburger Polo Club’s Leon Thörnblom led Austria to Indoor World Cup glory as they retained the title at the end of a thrilling finale against the Netherlands in Pretoria.
Cassiem bags award to highlight strong SA hockey display
David Isaacson
Mustapha Cassiem on the attack against the Netherlands in the quarterfinals at the Indoor Hockey World Cup in Pretoria. Picture: ANTON GEYSER/GALLO IMAGES
Mustapha Cassiem was named the top junior male of the Indoor Hockey World Cup at the weekend, capping a tournament in which the SA men’s and women’s teams delivered the country’s best results.
FIH Indoor Hockey Men's World Cup, 2023: Fascinating Records in all WC competitions
By Tariq Ali
How did the Indoor World Cup in Pretoria compare to other Indoor World Cups?
Statistics
Matches Goals Averages Venue Year
38. 372. 9.79. Leipzig. 2003
38. 326. 8.58. Vienna. 2007
38. 288. 7.58. Poznan. 2011
46. 373. 8.11. Leipzig. 2015
40. 306. 7.65. Berlin. 2018
40. 324. 8.10. Pretoria. 2023
Unbeatable Records
The following records could not be beaten in the FIH Indoor Hockey Men's World Cup, Pretoria 2023
Netherlands scored 12- 0 against New Zealand being the highest match score in the Men's World Cup Pretoria 2023.
The previous highest scores in the FIH Indoor Hockey Men's World Cup were:-
Germany 18-0 Namibia Poznan 2011
Germany 17-0 New Zealand Leipzig 2003
Germany 16-0 Russia Leipzig 2003
Germany 15-0 Kazakhstan Berlin 2018
Philippe Simar of Belgium and the South African Mustapha Casseim both scored 5 individual goals in a match in this World Cup
All time most individual goals scorers in a match in World Cup were:-
8 Azarov Dmitrii Russia 12-6 Switzerland Vienna 2007
6 Robert Tigges Netherlands 13-0 Namibia Poznan 2011
5 Michel Vespalee Czech Republic 11-2 Russia Leipzig 2003
5 Lucas Lahoda Czech Republic 11-2 Russia Leipzig 2003
5 Deeche Oskar Germany 18-0 Namibia Poznan 2011
5 John Bjorkman Sweden 10-8 Iran Leipzig 2015
5 Alexander Lykov Russia 10-2 South Africa Leipzig 2015
5 Kyndi Jakur Czech Republic 9-3 Kazakhstan Berlin 2018
5 Philippe Simar Belgium 7-1 Kazakhstan Pretoria 2023
5 Mustapha Casseim South Africa 8-4 Czech Republic Pretoria 2023
All time Top goals scorers
21 Frederic Soyes France Leipzig 2003
19 Otte Alexander Germany Leipzig 2015
19 Christopher Ruhr Germany Berlin 2018
18 Azarov Dmitrii Russia Vienna 2007
17 Thierry Grandchamp Switzerland Leipzig 2003
17 Micheal Korper Austria Berlin 2018
17 Micheal Korper Austria Pretoria 2023
16 Robert Tigges Netherlands Poznan 2011
16 Norouzzadeh Iran Berlin 2018
16 Norouzzadeh Iran Pretoria 2023
Opinion: World Cup Tv Coverage – is It the Best We Have Had?
By Mike Haymonds
Bhubaneswar, India FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup 2023 26 India v New Zealand (Crossover) Image: Leon Hayward (GK) saves (Photo by WorldSportPics/Frank Uijlenbroek)
The 15th edition of the FIH Men’s World Cup in Bhubaneswar and Rourkela has been judged as amongst the best for quality and drama and an important element in its undoubted success was the excellent TV coverage.
2022-23 FIH Hockey Pro League (W) - 13 February
Sydney Olympic Park Hockey Centre, Australia
All times GMT +11
10 Feb 2023 18:40 AUS v CHN (RR) 1 - 1 (SO 3 - 1)
11 Feb 2023 16:40 CHN v GER (RR) 1 - 2
12 Feb 2023 16:40 AUS v GER (RR) 3 - 0
13 Feb 2023 18:40 AUS v CHN (RR)
14 Feb 2023 18:40 GER v CHN (RR)
15 Feb 2023 18:40 AUS v GER (RR)
Pool standings
FIH Match Centre
Black Sticks' Sam Lane still has plenty of goals lined up
Chris Tobin
Sam Lane fires off a shot against Australia in Auckland in May 2022. Andrew Cornaga/Photosport
Sam Lane is a man with goals on his mind – scoring them and achieving them.
Women’s 2023 National Development Squad announced
The encouraging depth of Australian women’s hockey at the elite level has been highlighted with the announcement of the 18 players selected in this year’s National Development Squad (NDS).
2023 Australian U21 and U18 Indoor squads announced
This year’s Australian Emerging (U18) and Junior (U21) Women’s and Men’s Indoor Squads have been selected following the completion of the 2023 Australian Indoor Championships.
Promotion still on ice for Western
It was a day of mixed fortunes for the Scottish champions, the 8-4 win over Hungarian side Epitok put them on the road for promotion but in the second game Western went down 7-6 in a close contest to host side Lousada. Although Western are in second spot in the promotion pool, they need either a win or a draw at worst against Slovakian side Raca on Sunday to confirm promotion. At the moment Raca are a point behind Western and with a much poorer goal difference.