News for 09 June 2024
All the news for Sunday 9 June 2024
2023-24 FIH Hockey Pro League
London, England
All times GMT +1
Men
7 Jun 2024 is a rest day
8 Jun 2024 14:30 GBR v AUS (RR) 2 - 3
8 Jun 2024 17:15 IND v GER (RR) 2 - 3
9 Jun 2024 14:30 GBR v IND (RR)
9 Jun 2024 17:15 AUS v GER (RR)
Pool standings
Women
7 Jun 2024 is a rest day
8 Jun 2024 10:00 IND v GER (RR) 2 - 4
8 Jun 2024 12:15 GBR v AUS (RR) 0 - 3
9 Jun 2024 10:00 GER v AUS (RR)
9 Jun 2024 12:15 GBR v IND (RR)
Pool standings
Live scores
FIH Match Centre
German men inch past India in nail-biter as Australia secure double victory over GB
Germany’s men got the better of India for the first time in seven years after an enthralling end-to-end contest in London on Saturday. The Germans held on through a fierce final few minutes for the win as India threw everything at them.
The German women, meanwhile, came from behind to also beat India while there was double joy for Australia against hosts Great Britain, with both the men’s and women’s teams prevailing.
Indian Women’s Hockey Team goes down 2-4 against Germany in a thrilling FIH Pro League 2023/24 match
Sunelita Toppo and Deepika scored a goal each for India
London: The Indian Women’s Hockey Team suffered a 2-4 loss against Germany despite putting up a solid show in a thrilling encounter. Sunelita Toppo (9’) and Deepika (15’) scored goals for India, while Viktoria Huse (23’, 32’), Stine Kurz (51’), and Jule Bleuel (55’) emerged as goal-scorers for Germany.
Two-down Germany bounce back to overcome India
S2H TEAM
Germany muscled out India’s spirited challenge 4-2 in a women’s FIH Pro League match at the Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre in London on Saturday. The German ladies fought back from a 0-2 first-quarter deficit to sustain a good run of results despite not playing at their best in the current season. The result took Germany, who beat India 3-1 last week, to 24 points from nine matches, retaining a mathematical chance of surpassing high-flyers The Netherlands.
Indian women suffer seventh straight defeat, go down 2-4 to Germany
India had lost all four matches against Belgium and Argentina in Antwerp last month and were beaten by Germany (1-3) and Great Britain (2-3) last weekend.)
India women's hockey team player Salima Tete in action against Germany in the FIH Pro League encounter in London. Image: Worldsportpics/Hockey India
India women’s hockey team could not arrest their slide in the FIH Pro League and suffered their seventh straight loss in the competition after going down 2-4 to Germany in London on Saturday.
Rebecca Greiner double leads Hockeyroos to dominant win over Great Britain
The Hockeyroos have got off to a blistering start in London, defeating Great Britain 3-0 in the opening match of the final stage of Season 5 of the FIH Pro League.
Australia women ease past hapless Great Britain
By Rod Gilmour
Charlotte Watson again shone for GB in defeat PIC: Worldsportpics
London — At the Olympic Park, Australia women strolled to a 3-0 victory over Great Britain on Saturday. This was a fifth defeat in seven FIH Pro League matches against the Hockeyroos and, more worryingly, a second successive match where the hosts finished a distant second best.
Indian Men’s Hockey Team goes down 2-3 against Germany in FIH Pro League 2023/24
Harmanpreet Singh (19’) and Sukhjeet Singh (48’) scored goals for India
London: The Indian Men’s Hockey Team on Saturday went down 2-3 against Germany in their third match of the London leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24 at the Lee Valley Hockey Stadium. For India, Harmanpreet Singh (19’) and Sukhjeet Singh (48’) scored the goals, while for Germany, Gonzalo Peillat (2’, 33’) and Christopher Ruhr (10’) were on target.
Germany pip India at the post
S2H TEAM
India all but pulled it out of the fire when Jarmanpreet hit the post on the hooter. As the men in blue agonized, Germany heaved relief with a 3-2 win in a men’s match of the FIH Pro League at the Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre in London on Saturday.
India lose to Germany 2-3
Captain Harmanpreet Singh (19th minute) and Sukhjeet Singh (48th minute) scored the goals for India. 
Indian men's hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh celebrates after scoring a goal. (FILE PHOTO: Hockey India)
The Indian men's hockey team suffered a 2-3 defeat against Germany in the FIH Pro League in London on Saturday.
'One of our best wins of the year' - Kookaburras elated after gritty victory over Great Britain
The Kookaburras are hailing composure and pure grit for a confident win over World Number 3 Great Britain.
Australia men shave Great Britain in physical clash
By Rod Gilmour
Zach Wallace and Black Govers in action PIC: Worldsportpics
London — The shuddering thuds of the backboard sounded the arrival of the Kookaburras in town as Australia edged Great Britain in a typically rambunctious clash 3-2 on Saturday afternoon.
GB's men and women lose to Australia in Pro League
Image source, Getty Images
Great Britain's men twice gave the lead away as they were beaten 3-2 by Australia during a pulsating Pro League encounter in London.
FIH Hockey Men's Nations Cup Poland 2023-24
Gniezno, Poland
All times GMT +2
8 Jun 2024 10:30 AUT v CAN (5/8) 1 - 1 (SO 1 - 3)
8 Jun 2024 13:00 MAS v KOR (5/8) 3 - 4
8 Jun 2024 15:30 FRA v RSA (SF) 2 - 1
8 Jun 2024 18:00 NZL v PAK (SF) 2 - 1
9 Jun 2024 10:30 AUT v MAS (7/8)
9 Jun 2024 13:00 CAN v KOR (5/6)
9 Jun 2024 15:30 PAK v RSA (3/4)
9 Jun 2024 18:00 NZL v FRA (Final)
Pool standings
Live scores
FIH Match Centre
FIH Hockey Women's Nations Cup Spain 2023-24
Spain
All times GMT +2
8 Jun 2024 10:30 JPN v ITA (5/8) 5 - 3
8 Jun 2024 13:00 KOR v CAN (5/8) 2 - 2 (SO 3 - 4)
8 Jun 2024 17:00 NZL v IRL (SF) 1 - 2
8 Jun 2024 19:30 ESP v CHI (SF) 2 - 1
9 Jun 2024 10:30 KOR v ITA (7/8)
9 Jun 2024 13:00 CAN v JPN (5/6)
9 Jun 2024 17:00 CHI v NZL (3/4)
9 Jun 2024 19:30 ESP v IRL (Final)
Pool standings
Live scores
FIH Match Centre
France to face New Zealand as Spain pitted against Ireland in FIH Nations Cup final
France secured a ticket to the final of FIH Hockey Men’s Nations Cup Poland 2023-24 with a last-minute winner against South Africa in the semi-finals. They will play New Zealand for the top prize after the Black Sticks edged Pakistan.
Speedy Tigers can 'only blame themselves' for Korea loss
By Aftar Singh
Malaysia’s Faizal Saari (left) in action against South Korea during Saturday’s Nations Cup classification match in Gniezno, Poland. PIC FROM FIH
KUALA LUMPUR: The Speedy Tigers were on a mission to qualify for the Nations Cup semi-finals in Gniezno, Poland.
France Triumphs Over South Africa in FIH Pro League Semi-Final Thriller
South Africa faced France in the semi-final of the FIH Pro League on Saturday in Poland. The South Africans had reached the semi-final with superb defensive efforts, while France showcased their regular attacking prowess. Both teams, having previously participated in the FIH Pro League, demonstrated their high status in world hockey.
Pakistan fall to Kiwis in the semi final at Nations Cup.
By Shahid Khan 
Kiwi forward surrounded by Pakistani defenders
Pakistan faced a 2-1 loss against New Zealand in the FIH Nations Cup semi-final in Gnienzo, Poland on Saturday.
Green Shirts conceded a goal in the 2nd minute when New Zealand converted their early penalty corner through Kane Russel. Kiwis started dictating the tempo of the game and when they won a turnover in the midfield rounded off a flowing attacking move to double the lead.
Once again, as has been the case in all their previous 3 games in the tournament Green shirts had to mount a recovery. No further goals ensued despite some favourable chances created by the Kiwis as the score stood 2-0 at half time.
In the final quarter Green Shirts increased their intensity and saw Rana Wadood’s attempt come off the underside of the bar with the Kiwi goalkeeper beaten. Eventually with 5 minutes of the match remaining, a lightning run from the left saw Rana Waheed able to deflect a cross into the goal.
However Green Shirts despite frantic efforts in the dying minutes were unable to force an equaliser as they succumbed once gain to the Kiwis who had eliminated them at the Olympic qualifier in January.
Pakistan will play third-place with South Africa on Sunday. New Zealand’s opponents in the final will be France.
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Pakistan suffer defeat to New Zealand in semi-final
New Zealand will now play France in the final
Pakistan hockey team reacts during match against Canada. - Facebook/PakistanHockeyTeam
Pakistan faced a 2-1 loss against New Zealand in the FIH Nations Cup semi-final in Gniezno, Poland, on Saturday.
IRL Women beat New Zealand to reach FIH Nations Cup Final in Terrassa, Spain
IRELAND 2 NEW ZEALAND 1
Saturday June 8, Terrassa Spain: Ireland made history today beating New Zealand for the first time and putting themselves only 60 minutes away from a place in the 2024-25 FIH Pro League. They also finally lifted their semi-finals hoodoo.
Ireland come from behind to beat New Zealand and reach Nations Cup Final
Nigel Ringland
Ireland celebrate reaching the Nations Cup Final in Spain Image source, Ireland Hockey
Ireland have reached the final of the Nations Cup after coming from behind to beat New Zealand 2-1 in the semi-final in Terrassa.
Black Sticks great to pack away the Black singlet after tournament
Sam Child (nee Charlton) has announced her decision to retire from international hockey at the culmination of the FIH Nations Cup tonight.