Tag: Hockey World Cup

Moreover, the losing teams in the crossovers will be eliminated from the competition. Subsequently, they will play the 9-16th place classification matches.

Niklas Wellen was awarded player of the match for his splendid hat-trick.

While Victor Charlet scored four goals for France including a hat-trick, Della Torre Nicolas struck thrice for Argentina.

Reid admitted that India missed the high energy and creative brilliance of midfielder Hardik Singh against the spirited Wales.

Blake Govers struck four goals including a hat-trick to lead Australia’s dominance.

Despite the narrow loss, Wales, with their splendid performance, ensured that India don't qualify for the quarterfinals directly. Now, the Men in Blue have to play a crossover match against New Zealand to advance into the last eight.

England Scripted an emphatic 4-0 victory over lacklustre Spain.

Netherlands also broke the world record for the biggest win margin in the Men's Hockey World Cup. Earlier, the record was 12-0, when Australia beat South Africa in 2010 Men's Hockey World Cup.

Kiwis displayed some intent during the last part of the game, but it was too late to have any impact in the match.

The septuagenarian hockey coach has produced close to 100 State-level players.

Recently, FIH president Tayyab Ikram said in Rourkela that the world hockey governing body is doing a study on tweaking the rules related to penalty corner hits to provide more safety to defending players.

In a bid to advance into the quarterfinals, the Men in Blue should trounce Wales with a better goal difference. 

The craze for Hockey World Cup in Odisha is rising each day. And the unavailability of match tickets has created an opportunity for some people to sell tickets in the black market.

Manpreet Singh is hopeful that the hosts will hit the mark in their forthcoming match against Wales.

Wellen could not have thought a better day to become a proud father.