News for 30 May 2022
All the news for Monday 30 May 2022
2021-22 FIH Hockey Pro League - 30 May
Men
Lee Valley Hockey & Tennis Centre, London
All times GMT +1
28 May 2022 12:00 ENG v RSA (RR) 4 - 2
29 May 2022 12:00 ENG v RSA (RR) 3 - 0
Sportcentrum Wilrijkse Plein-Antwerp
All times GMT +2
28 May 2022 18:00 BEL v FRA (RR) 2 - 1
29 May 2022 18:00 BEL v FRA (RR) 3 - 1
Men's Pool standings
Women
HC Union
All times GMT +2
28 May 2022 13:00 NED v ARG (RR) 1 - 1 (4 -2 SO)
29 May 2022 13:00 NED v ARG (RR) 1 - 1 (3 - 2 SO)
Lee Valley Hockey & Tennis Centre, London
All times GMT +1
28 May 2022 14:30 ENG v ESP (RR) 3 - 1
29 May 2022 14:30 ENG v ESP (RR) 0 - 2
Women's Pool standings
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Live streaming and full game replay on the Watch Hockey App (May be Geo blocked if there is TV coverage)
FIH Match Centre
Netherlands edge Leonas, Spain women split with England, Belgium and England men prevail
The Leonas had a chance to seal their fate as FIH Pro League champions with a win over the Netherlands but a second 1-1 draw left Argentina to suffer another shootout loss. This time it was 3-2 in sudden death shootouts. Argentina still sits in first place with 38 points in 14 games, while the Netherlands now have 23 points in 10 games. Over in London, Spain fought back to split the weekend with an important 2-0 win over England. 
The Netherlands prevent Argentinian title celebrations at FIH Pro League
By Eliott Brennan
The Netherlands triumphed over Argentina in back-to-back games ©Getty Images
The Netherlands continued to be a thorn to Argentina as they prevented their opponents from claiming the women’s International Hockey Federation (FIH) Pro League title by repeating yesterday’s shoot-out heroics at the HC Union.
Fourth Straight Win For England Men
England’s men made it four wins on the bounce with another good display against South Africa.
England complete the double over South Africa
South Africa and England met for their second FIH Pro League encounter at the Lee Valley Hockey & Tennis Club in London today. England were looking to continue their good run of form which had seen them win three in succession, while the South Africans were desperate for at least a better start and to take the competition a bit further as the classroom of the Pro League continues to dish out hard lessons for the African champions.
Resilient Spain Take All Three Points In London
Spain's women took all three points thanks to a very resilient performance and a brilliant display from goalkeeper Melanie Garcia.
England endure differing results in London
England’s men made it four home wins on the bounce ahead of their clash with the European champions next weekend.
England men beat South Africa as women lose to Spain
England's James Albery celebrates. England's men play the Netherlands twice next weekend and Belgium twice on 18 and 19 June
England's men beat South Africa 3-0 to claim their fourth successive FIH Pro League victory.
Hero Asia Cup 2022 -30 May
Jakarta
All times GMT +7
29 May 2022 13:30 BAN v INA (5-8th Place) 4 - 2
29 May 2022 16:00 JPN v KOR (Super4s Pool) 1 - 3
29 May 2022 18:30 MAS v IND (Super4s Pool) 3 - 3
30 May is a rest day
31 May 2022 13:30 OMA v INA (7/8th Place)
31 May 2022 16:00 JPN v MAS (Super4s Pool)
31 May 2022 18:30 IND v KOR (Super4s Pool)
Pool standings
Live streaming and full game replay on the Watch Hockey App (May be Geo blocked if there is TV coverage)
FIH Match Centre
Malaysia in a tight spot after 3-3 draw with India
By Jugjet Singh
Following a roller coaster 3-3 draw with India today at the GBK Stadium in Jakarta, Malaysia’s route to hockey’s Asia Cup final is filled with uncertainty. - Pic courtesy of MHC
JAKARTA: Following a roller coaster 3-3 draw with India today at the GBK Stadium in Jakarta, Malaysia's route to hockey's Asia Cup final is filled with uncertainty.
Razie single-handedly keeps our chances alive
By K.M. BOOPATHY
Toast of the team: Razie Rahim scored all the goals in the 3-3 draw with India.
PETALING JAYA: A Razie Rahim hattrick helped Malaysia stay alive in the Asia Cup as they survived a late fightback from India to snatch a 3-3 draw in Jakarta.
India Claw Back to Fighting 3-3 Draw Against Malaysia
The revival story of the young Indian men’s hockey team at the 11th Asia Cup was very much in tact as they clawed their way back from conceding two first half goals to scramble out a fighting 3-3 draw against Malaysia – a result that puts them on course for a place in the final. Razie Rahim’s sizzling run with shorties continued as he provided a two-goal cushion to Malaysia before India launched a robust riposte in the second half with Vishnukant Singh scoring off a penalty corner rebound after Abhishek Lakra’s drag-flick was parried away by the Malaysian goalkeeper.
India vs Malaysia Super4s match ends in 3-3 draw
Indian men's hockey team played a thrilling 3-3 draw against Malaysia in its second Super4s stage match of the Asia Cup in Jakarta on Sunday.
Indian men's hockey team played a thrilling 3-3 draw against Malaysia in its second Super4s stage match of the Asia Cup in Jakarta on Sunday. - SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT
Indian men's hockey team played a thrilling 3-3 draw against Malaysia in its second Super4s stage match of the Asia Cup in Jakarta on Sunday.
India bounce back in thriller against Malaysia to draw 3-3
SV Sunil, Nilam Sanjeep Xess and Vishnukant Singh scored for India after being 2-0 down at half-time.
By Ali Asgar Nalwala
Asia Cup hockey: India bounce back in thriller against Malaysia to draw 3-3 Picture by Hockey India
The Indian men’s hockey team came from behind to hold Malaysia to a 3-3 draw in its second Asia Cup 2022 Super 4s match at the GBK Sports Complex Hockey Stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia on Sunday.
India eyes outright win against Korea to book Asia Cup final berth
India had almost clinched a spot in the title clash on Sunday before Razie Rahim turned out to be Malaysia's saviour with a hat-trick in an enthralling 3-3 draw in their second 'Super 4' encounter.
Defending champion India would look for an outright win against South Korea in its final Super 4 round-robin league match to book their place in the final of the Asia Cup men's hockey tournament here on Tuesday.
PHF set up inquiry committee over World Cup failure
LAHORE: The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) president has formed a three-member inquiry committee to probe the performance of the Pakistan team in the ongoing Asia Cup in Jakarta after the national team had failed to qualify for the next year’s World Cup.
AHF to get hockey back into Sea Games
By Jugjet Singh 
AHF CEO Datuk Tayyab Ikram. - NSTP file pic
THE Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) will contribute an artificial pitch to Cambodia in their bid to get hockey into next year's Sea Games.
Victory for Scotland women against Wales in Durham
Scotland women beat Wales 1-0 in Durham in a well-earned hardworking victory. The Scots have now won five out of their last six games as they build towards the Commonwealth Games, and the EuroHockey qualifiers this summer.
Kookaburras Trans-Tasman Squad Announced
100 years of rivalry between the Kookaburras and Black Sticks to continue
The Kookaburras will be hoping to replicate the recent series victory by the Hockeyroos when they take on the Men’s Vantage Black Sticks in New Zealand in a 4-match day series starting tomorrow at the National Hockey Centre in Auckland.
Kookaburras amp up for hockey series in NZ
The Kookaburras' Commonwealth Games preparations will go up a notch this week when they take on New Zealand in a four-match series in Auckland from Tuesday.
Lamb Heroics Fire Banbury To T2 Champs Title & Nottingham Trent University clinched the T3 Title
Kit Lamb's goalkeeping heroics helped fire Banbury to a brilliant Tier 2 Championship title over East Grinstead 2s on a pulsating day of action at Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre.
Zoo Animals to face Colorado Bears at 50th Cal Cup for women’s final while Bulldogs take on LA Tigers for men’s title
By Jawwad Qamar
Mark Pearson scores for LA Tigers against HFS Adidas in Sunday’s semifinal at Cal Cup 2022 - photo by Jag Reyatt
The 50th Anniversary edition of California Cup is set for two exciting finals on Memorial Day at Moorpark College. The Zoo Animals will take on the Colorado Bears for women’s title – first for either team. The men’s final will pit the Bulldogs against the LA Tigers.
In women’s first semifinal on Sunday, the Zoo Animals edged out the veteran RUSH’d 1-0 in a tightly contested match on a goal by Laura Hurff. The second semifinal saw the Colorado Bears easily beat the Olympic Club 3-0 on first-half goals by Tellulah Fuhs, Katie Meyer and Emma Bozek.
In men’s first semifinal, Bulldogs easily shutout USA U-21 4-0 as USA Men’s Aki Kaepeller started the scoring in the 2nd minute on a penalty corner. Spain’s Marc Salles and USA Men’s Parampal Bajwa followed with field goals for a 3-0 first-half lead. The former Dutch international, Bob de Voogd scored the only goal in the 2nd period for a 4-0 win.
The second semifinal saw the LA Tigers beat HFS Adidas 2-0 on goals by Canadian imports Mark Pearson AND Scott Tupper. Both teams had played to a 2-2 tie in pool play on Saturday and also faced each other in the 2017 title match, where the Tigers prevailed 2-1.
Monday’s Championship matches
Women’s Final
Zoo Animals vs Colorado Bears 1:50 PM
Men’s Final
Bulldogs vs LA Tigers 2:25 PM
For results, schedules and directions to the venues, please visit www.calcup.com.
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