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Results for 23 March

IND v JPN (RR)     2 - 0
CAN v KOR (RR)     3 - 6
MAS v POL (RR)     5 - 1

Fixtures 24 March (GMT +8)

16:05     IND v KOR (RR)
18:05     CAN v POL (RR)
20:35     JPN v MAS (RR)

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India got off to a winning start in the 28th Edition of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup by edging Japan 2-0  in Ipoh.

It was a match largely confined to midfield, with attempts at goal were few in between.

But India deserved the points for making good the chances created and had the lion share of possession in the match.

The first quarter was rather lack listers as both teams were sizing each other up with play largely confined to the midfield.

Varun Kumar made good India’s first penalty corner in the 24th minute, his hit sailing past Japanese custodian  Yusuke Tanako.

Try as they did, Japan could not muster a goal shot and even muffed their first penalty corner in the third quarter.

Japan then threw caution into the wind and took of their keeper for an extra outfield player.

And they paid a heavy price as skipper Manpreet Singh sent in a precise reverse stick cross that was met by a diving Simaranjeet Singh to give India a 2-0 lead in the 56th minute.

Japan were awarded their second penalty corner a minute before time but India held on to take all 3 points .

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Former champions South Korea returned to the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup fold with a vengeance as they defeated world number 10 Canada 6-3 in an exciting game at the Azlan Shah Stadium.

Malaysia began their quest for a Sultan Azlan Shah Cup title with a comfortable 5-1 win over Poland at the Azlan Shah Stadium here in Ipoh.

By Jugjet Singh


South Korea celebrate after scoring a goal against Canada in Friday’s Azlan Shah Cup in Ipoh on Tuesday. BERNAMA PIC

IPOH: South Korea claimed the early favourites tag with a 6-3 win over Canada in the Azlan Shah Cup here on Friday.

Sundeep Misra


India need to raise their game, level of subtlety, show more threat up front, create combinations and reveal an all-round game plan. Twitter @TheHockeyIndia

Despite a sluggish start, a defence that at times bordered on the reckless and a forward line that slo0wly arose from a deep slumber, India used the opportunities to get past Asian Games champion Japan 2-0 to begin their 2019 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup campaign with a win. For the Blues, it was their first win of the year; a start that many hope winds up with a 2020 Olympic spot. Yet, if this display is any pointer, coaches and analysts need to be worried. India are without some of their stalwarts. But the replacements are no rookies. Getting the team settled took much of three quarters before the sails caught some wind and showed the skill that fans do at times get delirious about.

The top two teams from the round robin league stage will play in the final on March 30.


Opening strike: Varun Kumar (centre) celebrates his strike. Photo Credit: PTI

India defeated Asian Games champion Japan 2-0 to start its campaign at the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament on a positive note here Saturday.

By Jugjet Singh


Malaysia’s Faizal Saari (right) celebrate with teammates after scoring the opening goal against Poland in the Azlan Shah Cup in Ipoh on Saturday. Malaysia won 5-1. PIX BY EFFENDY RASHID

IPOH: A brotherly act helped subdue a fighting Poland as Malaysia went ahead to win 5-1 in their opening Azlan Shah Cup match here on Saturday.

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia got off to a flying start in the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament by outplaying Poland 5-1 in Ipoh on Saturday (March 23).

By Jugjet Singh


Pic: Siegfried Aikman.

KUALA LUMPUR: Japan coach Siegfried Aikman said Malaysia died they day they lost  the gold medal in the Jakarta Asian Games, and the team needs all the support it can to rise again.

Errol D’Cruz



The Sultan Azlan Shah Cup is an opportunity. Has been for 36 years now. And India, still smarting from the 2018 Odisha World Cup disappointment in Bhubaneswar, will have done well to avail of the chance to regroup and tweak structure and style for the crucial Hockey Series Finals in Bhubaneswar in June where two Olympic qualifying spots are up for grabs.

Hong Kong

Result 23 March

HKG v THA     2 - 1

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Hong Kong

Result 23 March

THA v HKG     5 - 0

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©: Frank Uijlenbroek / World Sport Pics

Graham Reid and AH&BC Amsterdam have parted company with immediate effect with Jan Jorn van 't Land taking over the coaching role for the remainder of the season.

Loughborough Students celebrate winning the Investec Conference North title. Credit Andrew Smith

A hat-trick from Sophie Bray helped East Grinstead secure their place in the end of season play-offs, as they beat Bowdon Hightown 4-0 in the Investec Women’s Hockey League Premier Division on Saturday.

Grange are officially the Scottish men`s National League 1 champions after a 4-1 victory over Hillhead at Fettes, they now cannot be caught by either Western Wildcats or Grove Menzieshill.

The Gryphon Tokyo Cup launched a women’s event for the first time this month when the annual tournament took place in Japan.

by Stephen Findlater



Crescent Comprehensive endured a nerve-wracking two-hour wait to finally be crowned the Kate Russell All-Ireland Schoolgirls Champions on goal difference.

China avenged February’s 2-0 away defeat at the hands of New Zealand in Christchurch by recording a superb 5-3 victory over the Black Sticks in front of another excitable crowd at the Wujin Hockey Stadium in Changzhou.

China have stunned the Vantage Black Sticks Women 5-3 in a highly competitive FIH Pro League match at Wujin Hockey Stadium China. Despite significant chances throughout the match, China playing with a new attacking flair that proved too much for the New Zealand side.

Rose Keddell's goal wasn't enough to stop New Zealand going down to China. PHOTOSPORT

Mistakes cost the Black Sticks in a loss to China, says coach Sean Dancer.

Ipoh (MAS)

23 March 2019 (GMT +8)

16:05     IND v JPN
18:05     CAN v KOR
20:35     MAS v POL

24 March 2019  (GMT +8)

16:05     IND v KOR
18:05     CAN v POL
20:35     JPN v MAS

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National hockey squad captain Muhammad Razie Abd Rahim (front) said that after a week of training and undergoing motivational sessions in Kuantan, they are ready for the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup. (PIC BY EFFENDY RASHID)

KUALA LUMPUR: Poland travelled for 48 hours, before reaching Malaysia at 3am earlier today (Friday), coming from a chilly, winter climate to searing hot Ipoh, but still, they are cool and coy about their opening match tomorrow (Sunday).

By Jugjet Singh

KUALA LUMPUR: South Korean Shin Seok Kyo is a likeable coach, and his bubbly antics never fail to break a smile on the faces of those around him.

KUALA LUMPUR: It’s all about redeeming the battered pride when Malaysia begin their challenge in the six-nation Sultan Azlan Shah Cup in Ipoh, Perak.

The team will look to put behind its disappointments of last year


Plainspeak: Indian captain Manpreet Singh is keen the youngsters in the team soak up the pressure and deliver. 

The Indian men’s hockey team, putting behind the disappointments of last year, will renew its quest for glory when it takes on Asian Games gold medallist Japan in its opening encounter of the 28th Sultan Azlan Shah Cup here on Saturday.

Amidst interest from India, Graham Reid was relieved as the chief coach of Amsterdam Hockey Club with immediate effect on Thursday.

by Mihir Vasavda


Graham Reid has been relieved by Amsterdam. (Source: https://www.ahbc.nl)

Amidst interest from India, Graham Reid was relieved as the chief coach of Amsterdam Hockey Club with immediate effect on Thursday. The Australian, who is also the assistant coach of the Netherlands national team, is likely to resign from that position as well.

Hong Kong

22 March    TPE v HKG     2 - 3

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Hong Kong

22 March    TPE v THA     0 - 5

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With Premier Division survival secured last weekend, Brooklands MU head to Holcombe on Sunday in search of points as they target a play-off spot in the final two weekends of the Men’s Hockey League season.

Clifton Robinsons could step up into the play-off spots if they can win this Saturday – but they face a tough test at leaders Holcombe in the Investec Women’s Hockey League Premier Division.

Monkstown and YMCA face a rematch of last week. Pic: Sinead Hingston

The men’s EYHL weekend faces the intriguing prospect of four rematches seven days after they met in the reverse fixtures, an opportunity for coaches and video analysts to test their mettle.

Pegasus have gone from second to six points clear in the blink of an eye. Pic: Sinead Hingston

After a tumultuous 11-days, Pegasus have jumped from second place in the Irish women’s EYHL to within touching distance of the title all of a sudden.

Snow and flooding caused the postponement of almost all Saturday`s Scottish National League 1 fixtures, but pride of place must go to Western Wildcats` women who not only beat the weather at Auchenhowie but also opponents GHK.

Weekend matches

8 Mar 2019     NZL v ESP (RR)    3 - 3 (Shoot out  2/4 - 4/4)    North Harbour Hockey Stadium, Auckland
10 Mar 2019 14:30 (GMT +13)     NZL v ARG (RR)     North Harbour Hockey Stadium, Auckland
Live streaming on https://fih.live (Geo blocked if there is TV coverage)

Unofficial Pool standings

* A cancelled match contributes 1 point to each team's results that is not shown in the tables as a cancelled mach
The FIH inexplicably and confusingly use a system not used in any other sports League in the World, of making the Percentage more important than Points until the end of the League when they will revert to Points only. Fieldhockey.com prefers to use the conventional Points and so the Unofficial Pool Standings on this site are reflected in this manner.

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