News for 05 June 2023
All the news for Monday 5 June 2023
2022-23 FIH Hockey Pro League - 5 June
London, Great Britain
All times GMT +1
Men
2 Jun 2023 14:40 IND v BEL (RR) 5 - 1
3 Jun 2023 12:40 GBR v IND (RR) 4- 4 (S0 2/4 - 4/4)
4 Jun 2023 12:40 GBR v BEL (RR) 2 - 3
Pool standings
Women
2 Jun 2023 17:10 GBR v CHN (RR) 4 - 3
3 Jun 2023 15:10 CHN v BEL (RR) 1 - 3
4 Jun 2023 15:10 GBR v BEL (RR) 0 - 3
Pool standings
FIH Match Centre
Double delight for Belgium as both men’s and women’s teams triumph over GB
There was double joy for Belgium as both their men and women registered victories over Great Britain on the final day of the FIH Hockey Pro League mini-tournament in London. The Belgian men did well to rally from a thrashing at the hands of India two days earlier to emerge as 3-2 winners. In the corresponding women’s fixture, three goals in the space of six fourth-quarter minutes saw the Belgians claiming a 3-0 victory.
FIH Pro League GB-Belgium double header Sunday: Both teams suffer close defeats
Both GB men and women suffered close defeats against Belgium on the last day of the first London mini tournament held on Sunday at the Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre.
Great Britain men end normal time record
Sam Ward scored four in GB's 4-4 draw with India PIC: GB HOCKEY
Amid a flurry of green and yellow cards on Sunday, it was the reds of Belgium who took the points to end GB men’s unbeaten record in normal time in this season’s FIH Pro League.
Great Britain's men and women lose to Belgium
Zach Wallace and Tom Boon (R) in action
Great Britain's men and women have suffered defeats to Belgium in the FIH Pro League.
Hockey Pro League: PCs, aerials and state of the nations
By Todd Williams
Crowds have been well attended over the Pro League weekends PIC: GB HOCKEY
Todd Williams assesses the international scene and current game trends after Great Britain’s second weekend of FIH Pro League action
GB stage a comeback against India
By Patrick Rowley
Great Britain's men's (hockey) team staged a great comeback to come from two goals down against India and draw 4-4. The better side, they lost a chance to beat India for the second time in a week when India won a shoot-out 4-2.
A point from the match kept GB firmly on top of the FIH World Pro League, two points ahead of India with a game in hand. They meet 7th ranked Belgium today (Sunday).
Sam Ward scored all four of GB's goals, his last eight minutes from time.
Harmanpreet Singh, the league's top scorer, Mandeep Singh, Sukhjeet Singh and Abhishek scored India's goals.
Sunday Express
Sam Ward achieved a landmark
By Tariq Ali
Great Britain and England men's hockey player Sam Ward completed a century of goals in senior outdoor international hockey matches during the course of the match played between Great Britain and India ended in a draw 4-4, later in the shoot out India won the match by 4-2.
Samuel Ward known as 'Sam Ward' scored all the four goals of the match for Great Britain. When Sam Ward scored the second goal, he completed his100 goals in senior outdoor international field hockey matches.
Sam Ward made his international debut in 2014 since then he appeared in 177 international matches and scored 102 goals for Great Britain and England hockey teams:
Teams. Matches Goals Career-span
Great Britain. 89. 41. 2014-2023*
England 88. 61. 2014-2023*
Following is the list of British field hockey players who scored 100 or more goals in senior outdoor international field hockey matches:
Players. Matches Goals Career-span
Played for England and Great Britain
Ashley Jackson 250. 139. 2006-2021
Barry Middleton 432. 120. 2003-2018
Calum Giles. 143. 110. 1995-2000
Samuel Ward. 177. 102* 2014-2023 (still active)
Women's players Mat Goals Career-span
Alex Danson-Bennett 306. 115. 2001-2018
Jane Sixsmith. 329. 101. 1988-2000
Played for Scotland and Great Britain
Player. Matches Goals Career-span
Alan Forsyth. 206. 102. 2009-2020
2023 Hockey5s Pan American Cup - 5 June
Kingston, Jamaica
All times GMT -5
Men
4 Jun 2023 15:00 GUA v PAR (Pool B) 1 - 2 (0 - 1)
4 Jun 2023 15:40 TTO v CRC (Pool B) 5 - 1 (3 - 0)
4 Jun 2023 16:20 PUR v PAN (Pool A) 3 - 2 (2 - 1)
4 Jun 2023 19:00 USA v JAM (Pool A) 4 - 2 (2 - 0)
5 Jun 2023 15:00 PAR v CRC (Pool B)
5 Jun 2023 15:40 TTO v GUA (Pool B)
5 Jun 2023 16:20 PUR v USA (Pool A)
5 Jun 2023 19:00 JAM v PAN (Pool A)
Pool standings
Women
4 Jun 2023 13:00 PAR v CRC (Pool A) 4 - 0 (3 - 0)
4 Jun 2023 13:40 GUA v PAN (Pool A) 2 - 1 (2 - 1)
4 Jun 2023 14:20 URU v BRA (Pool B) 7 - 0 (4 - 0)
4 Jun 2023 17:00 TTO v JAM (Pool B) 2 - 1 (1 - 1)
4 Jun 2023 17:40 USA v CRC (Pool A) 8 - 0 (3 - 0)
4 Jun 2023 18:20 PAR v PAN (Pool A) 7 - 0 (5 - 0)
5 Jun 2023 13:00 PAN v CRC (Pool A)
5 Jun 2023 13:40 GUA v USA (Pool A)
5 Jun 2023 14:20 TTO v URU (Pool B)
5 Jun 2023 17:00 BRA v JAM (Pool B)
5 Jun 2023 17:40 PAR v USA (Pool A)
5 Jun 2023 18:20 CRC v GUA (Pool A)
Pool standings
FIH Match Centre
USMNT Navigate Past Jamaica for Opening Win of Hockey5s PAC
Images taken by WORLD SPORT PICS
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The U.S. Men’s National Team took on Jamaica in their first pool game of the 2023 Hockey5s Pan America Cups (PAC) at Mona Hockey Field in Kingston, Jamaica. After USA held a two goal advantage at the half, the hosts came back and tied it but the red, white and blue responded for the 4-2 victory.
USWNT Open Hockey5s PAC with Dominant Win Over Costa Rica
Images taken by World Sports Pics
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The U.S. Women’s National Team opened their 2023 Hockey5s Pan American Cups (PAC) campaign against Costa Rica at Mona Hockey Field in Kingston, Jamaica. Taking a 3-0 lead at the half, USA tallied another five in the second for a dominant first pool game win.
Vieira scores twice as T&T clobber Costar Rica 5-1 in Hockey5s
Women edge Jamaica 2-1
by Walter Alibey
T&T’s Zene Henry, right, in action against Jamaica during their opening match at the inaugural Hockey5s Pan American Cup (PAC) Tournament in Kingston, Jamaica, yesterday. T&T won 2-1. Courtesy PAHF
Jordan Vieira scored a double as the T&T men’s hockey team got their campaign off in the inaugural Hockey5s Pan American Cup (PAC) Tournament in Kingston, Jamaica, with an impressive 5-1 victory over Costa Rica on Sunday.
Women's Junior Asia Cup - 5 June
Kakamigahara (JPN)
All times GMT +9
4 Jun 2023 12:00 MAS v TPE (Pool A) 7 - 0
4 Jun 2023 14:00 KOR v UZB (Pool A) 13 - 0
4 Jun 2023 16:00 KAZ v HKG (Pool B) 3 - 0
4 Jun 2023 18:00 JPN v INA (Pool B) 21 - 0
5 Jun 2023 12:00 MAS v IND (Pool A) 1 - 2
5 Jun 2023 14:00 TPE v UZB (Pool A) 2 - 1
5 Jun 2023 16:00 HKG v INA (Pool B)
5 Jun 2023 18:00 KAZ v CHN (Pool B)
Pool standings
FIH Match Centre
Women’s Junior Asia Cup 2023 – DAY 3
We had four matches with plenty of goals and action with the crowd in attendance at the Kawasaki Heavy Industries Hockey Stadium Kakamigahara.
Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team register a thrilling 2-1 win against Malaysia in Women’s Junior Asia Cup 2023
Mumtaz Khan and Deepika scored one goal each for India 
New Delhi: The Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team came from behind to defeat Malaysia 2-1 in their second game of the Women’s Junior Asia Cup 2023 in Kakamigahara, Gifu Prefecture, Japan on Monday. After Dian Nazeri (6’) scored a goal for Malaysia, Mumtaz Khan (10’) and Deepika (26’) netted a goal each to help India win the game and remain on top of Pool A.