News for 09 February 2022
All the news for Wednesday 9 February 2022
2021-22 FIH Pro League (M) - 9 February
Potchefstroom, Universtity of North West, South Africa
All times GMT +2
8 Feb 2022 18:00 FRA v IND (RR) 0 - 5 (Was this the first ever Men’s International umpired by two women?)
8 Feb 2022 20:00 RSA v NED (RR) 1 - 11
9 Feb 2022 18:00 RSA v IND (RR)
9 Feb 2022 20:00 FRA v NED (RR)
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Pool Standings
Rank | Team | Played | Wins | SO Win | Draws | SO Loss | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
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1 | Netherlands | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 4 | 11 | 8 |
2 | Belgium | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 7 |
3 | England | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 6 |
4 | India | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
5 | Argentina | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
6 | France | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | -5 | 0 |
7 | Spain | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 9 | -6 | 0 |
8 | Germany | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 11 | -7 | 0 |
9 | South Africa | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11 | -10 | 0 |
India and Netherlands turn on the style in Potchefstroom, South Africa
Both the Netherlands and India men's teams gave masterclasses in their particular styles of hockey in the first of a series of FIH Hockey Pro League matches taking place in Potchefstroom, South Africa. India tormented France with their free running and swift changes in the direction of attack, while the Dutch were the epitome of elegant, clinical and relentless hockey as they contained and then overwhelmed the ambitions of South Africa.
The Netherlands and India cruise to thumping men’s Hockey Pro League victories
By Eliott Brennan
The Netherlands' Tim Swaen scored twice in their emphatic win against South Africa ©Getty Images
The Netherlands and India both strolled to victory in the men's International Hockey Federation (FIH) Pro League in Potchefstroom, South Africa.
India begin campaign with 5-0 thrashing of France
Olympic bronze medallist India began their FIH Pro League Hockey campaign with a bang as they thrashed France 5-0
FIH Hockey Pro League India vs France
Olympic bronze medallist India began their FIH Pro League Hockey campaign with a bang as they thrashed France 5-0 in a thoroughly dominant display on Tuesday. After a barren first quarter, India slammed three goals in the second before finding the target twice in the third. India got four penalty corners in the match from which they scored two. France got three PCs but wasted all of them. Harmanpreet Singh and Varun Kumar scored from penalty corners in the 21st and 24th minutes respectively before Shamsher Singh made it 3-0 in the 28th minute with a field goal.
Netherlands welcome South Africa to the FIH Pro League with a big result
South Africa started their historic adventure at the FIH Pro league tonight at the North West University in Potchefstroom against a Dutch side they have not beaten in over 20 years. It was a welcome sight for South African fans across the globe as the Men formed part of the esteemed and highly pedigreed FIH Pro League for the first time.
Clinical Netherlands hand South Africa hockey lesson
by Craig Taylor
Nqobile Ntuli (Gallo Images)
South Africa were outclassed in their FIH Hockey Pro League clash against the Netherlands at NWU Hockey Astro in Potchefstroom as the visitors were far too strong on the night.
Rise and fall of UniKL
By Jugjet Singh
Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UniKL) entered the Malaysia Hockey League (MHL) with panache and purpose in 2009, but exited this season with their tail between their legs. - Pic courtesy from UniKL Hockey Facebook
UNIVERSITI Kuala Lumpur (UniKL) entered the Malaysia Hockey League (MHL) with panache and purpose in 2009, but exited this season with their tail between their legs.
Katie Allen joins list of South Australian sporting greats
Hockey Australia congratulates Hockeyroo gold medallist Katie Allen on the announcement she will be inducted into the South Australian Sport Hall of Fame.
Trio Of Schools Win Maiden Girls Schools’ Titles
Nottingham Hockey Centre played host to the first Girls’ Schools Finals championships held since 2020, with three schools claiming their first ever pieces of silverware since the event began back in 1980.
Goa Hockey: High Fives for Sunday Sultan, Republicans
S2H Team
Sunday Sultan and Republicans took top honours at Hockey 5’s tournaments at Peddem Complex, Mapusa, Goa, on Sunday, February 7, 2022.