News for 05 December 2022
All the news for Monday 5 December 2022
FIH Hockey Men's Nations Cup South Africa 2022
Potchefstroom
4 Dec 2022 08:30 CAN v PAK (7th - 8th) 4 - 5
4 Dec 2022 10:45 FRA v JPN (5th - 6th) 2 - 2 (4 - 2 SO)
4 Dec 2022 13:00 MAS v KOR (3rd - 4th) 0 - 4
4 Dec 2022 15:15 IRL v RSA (Final) 3 - 4
Final Standings
1. South Africa - Promoted to 23/24 Pro League
2. Ireland
3. Korea
4. Malaysia
5. France
6 Japan
7. Pakistan
8. Canada
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Captain Cassiem inspires South Africa to the title in the inaugural FIH Hockey Men’s Nations Cup 
A Dayaan Cassiem masterclass leads South Africa to victory over Ireland in the thrilling final of the inaugural FIH Hockey Men’s Nations Cup South Africa 2022, securing qualification into the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24 season for the hosts. 
Glory for South Africa at the Inaugural FIH Hockey Nations Cup
After six days of action at the North West University, Ireland and South Africa were the last two standing with an opportunity to win the inaugural FIH Hockey Nations Cup and earn an invite to the FIH Hockey Pro League for 2023/24.
Heartbreak for Ireland as they falter at final hurdle
It took a final quarter penalty stroke to separate Ireland and South Africa in a pulsating FIH Hockey Nations Cup final that didn’t go Ireland’s way in Potchefstroom this afternoon. Ireland had almost double the shots on goal that South Africa did, but it was the cutting edge that the Irish were missing while the hosts were clinical in this high-stakes match.
South Africa seal Pro League spot over Ireland
Dayaan Cassiem celebates for South Africa in Nations Cup PIC: WORLDSPORTPICS
It took a final quarter penalty stroke to separate Ireland and South Africa in a pulsating FIH Nations Cup final as the hosts delighted the home crowd in Potchefstroom – and the Cassiem brothers once again notching another brilliant storyline in their rising status in hockey.
South Africa take the title in inaugural hockey men’s Nations Cup
South Africa celebrate winning the final match of the FIH Hockey Nations Cup 2022 against Ireland at North West University in Potchefstroom on December 4 2022.
Image: Nathier Sulaiman/Gallo Images
A Dayaan Cassiem masterclass led South Africa to victory over Ireland in the thrilling final of the inaugural FIH Hockey Men’s Nations Cup South Africa 2022, securing qualification into the 2023-24 FIH Hockey Pro League for the hosts.
Ireland miss out on qualification after defeat
Ireland were frustrated as they fell to a 4-3 defeat in the Nations Cup final in South Africa
Ireland missed out on qualification to the FIH Pro League after a 4-3 defeat by South Africa in the final of the Nations Cup in Potchefstroom.
Korea destroy Malaysia 4-0 in Nations Cup
By Jugjet Singh
Malaysia (in yellow) and South Korea in action in today's Nations Cup bronze playoff in Potchefstroom, South Africa. - Pic courtesy of FIH
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia were soundly hammered in the Nations Cup bronze battle, as South Korea sailed away to a 4-0 win at Potchefstroom, South Africa today.
Pakistan beat Canada, finish seventh in eight-team Nations Cup
Pakistan looked in solid touch against 14th-ranked Canada
- FIH
Pakistan ended Nations Cup in South Africa on a winning note after they beat Canada 5-4 in the 7th or 8th position match on Sunday.
Kookaburras end India series with another goal fest in Adelaide
The Kookaburras showed they will be a force to be reckoned with at next month’s World Cup after a 5-4 win in the fifth and final match of the series against India at MATE Stadium in Adelaide.
Australia take Test honours over India in key Hockey World Cup prep
India and Australia battle it out in Adelaide
It ended as it started as Australia showed they will be a force to be reckoned with at next month’s World Cup after a 5-4 win in the fifth and final match of the series against India in Adelaide.
India suffer 4-5 defeat against Australia in fifth hockey Test, lose series 1-4
India had lost 4-5 and 4-7 in the first two Tests before winning the next match 4-3. The visitors lost the fourth game 1-5.
India lose hockey Test series against Australia. Image credit: Twitter/@Kookaburras
India suffered a 4-5 defeat at the hands of Australia in the fifth and final hockey Test to lose the series 1-4 in Adelaide on Sunday.
Top 10 take aways of India-Australia Test Series
K. ARUMUGAM
During the 2010 World Cup, the then Foreign Minister of Australia (Stephen Smith) and Human Resources Minister of India (Kapil Sibal), jointly unveiled a trophy called Ajit Pal – Charlesworth Trophy. It was meant to be given to winners of any bilateral series between the two hockey powers. However, we did not hear about it beyond that day. But the Series continued, both teams met often in the last decade. The tradition peaked this month with the 5-Match Series that was completed today at Adelaide.
Plenty of Positives for India Despite the 1-4 Test Series Loss to Australia
Beating Australia in a Test series in their backyard was always going to be a daunting task for any side let alone India – at the end of it, India can take pride from the fact that they were able to win a Test match and avoid a whitewash against the world number one side. The fact that India held their own Australia without their wheels entirely coming off should be enough indication that they are learning their lessons from the 1-7 and 0-7 defeats at the hands of the Kookaburras in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics and 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games.
Australian Men’s team announced for 2023 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The Men’s Indoor Hockey Team that will represent Australia at the sixth edition of the FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup from 5-11 February 2023 in Pretoria, South Africa has been announced.
EuroHockey Indoor Championship III 2022 (M) - Final
Athienou, Cyprus
4 Dec 2022 10:15 GRE v SRB (Pool A) 0 - 3
4 Dec 2022 11:30 IRL v ITA (Pool A) 1 - 6
4 Dec 2022 13:00 DEN v CYP (Pool A) 7 - 1
Final Pool standings
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EuroHockey Indoor Championship III 2022 (W) - Final
Bratislava, Slovakia
4 Dec 2022 08:30 POR v ITA (Pool A) 1 - 4
4 Dec 2022 11:00 SVK v POR (Pool A) 3 - 2
4 Dec 2022 13:30 ITA v SVK (Pool A) 1 - 0
4 Dec 2022 16:00 ITA v SVK (Final) 1 - 1 (2 - 1 SO)
Final Pool standings
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A glut of goals with Inverleith and Western men unbeaten on the opening day indoors
In the opening round of matches in the Scottish Men’s Indoor National league 1 Grove Menzieshill showed their intent on the title with the inclusion of some old favourites: Ross McPherson, Olly James, Gavin Byers and Gavin Tomlinson, and an even older management of Bruce Cuthill in the coaching role, and Billy McPherson as manager… and they opened with a 9-2 win over Grange.