News for 18 December 2022
All the news for Sunday 18 December 2022
2022-23 FIH Hockey Pro League - 18 December
Santiago del Estero, Argentina
All times GMT -3
Men
13 Dec 2022 21:40 GBR v NED (RR) 3 - 0
14 Dec 2022 21:40 ARG v NED (RR) 2 - 2 (4 - 1 SO)
15 Dec 2022 21:40 ARG v GBR (RR) 1 - 1 (1 - 2 SO)
16 Dec 2022 21:40 NED v GBR (RR) 1 - 1 (0 - 2 SO)
17 Dec 2022 21:40 ARG v NED (RR) 2 - 4
18 Dec 2022 21:40 ARG v GBR (RR)
Pool standings
Women
13 Dec 2022 19:10 GBR v NED (RR) 1 - 2
14 Dec 2022 19:10 ARG v NED (RR) 1 - 3
15 Dec 2022 19:10 ARG v GBR (RR) 3 - 0
16 Dec 2022 19:10 NED v GBR (RR) 6 - 0
17 Dec 2022 19:10 ARG v NED (RR) 0 - 2
18 Dec 2022 19:10 ARG v GBR (RR)
Pool standings
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Double dutch victories as women blank Leonas, men overcome thriller ending
The Dutch women will leave Argentina undefeated as they closed out their tour with a 2-0 victory over the Leonas. A Freek Moes one-timer and a Yibbi Jansen penalty stroke were the difference despite a solid defensive performance from the Leonas.
FIH Hockey Women's Nations Cup Spain 2022 - Finals
Valencia
All times GMT +1
17 Dec 2022 09:00 RSA v CHI (7th - 8th) 1 - 4
17 Dec 2022 11:15 ITA v KOR (5th - 6th) 1 - 1 (2 - 2 SO)
17 Dec 2022 13:30 JPN v IRL (3rd - 4th) 3 - 2
17 Dec 2022 15:45 ESP v IND (Final) 0 - 1
Final Pool Standings
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Gurjit Kaur and fellow defenders shine as India are crowned inaugural champions at the FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup Spain 2022
India are the champions of the inaugural FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup Spain 2022, narrowly defeating hosts Spain in front of an electric crowd in the finals at Valencia, Spain!
Crowning glory for India at Valencia
Indian women led ably by ebullient goalkeeper Savita Punia won the inaugural FIH Hockey Nations Cup 2022, hanging on to an early goal. Gurjit Kaur struck the solitary goal of the grand finale in the 6th minute and then the defence led by veteran Deep Grace Ekka stood to ground not allowing hardworking and pushing home side any leeway. Earlier, India overcame stiff contest against Ireland in the semis in a tense shoot out.
Indian Women Surprise Spain in their Own Backyard to Secure Promotion for 2023-24 Pro League
The Indian women’s hockey team ‘reserved their best for the final’ pulling out all stops to nail out a fighting solitary goal win over hosts Spain at Estadio Betero in Valencia, to not just win the inaugural Women’s Nations Cup as well as secure a promotion to the 2023-24 Women Pro League. The Janneke Schopman-coached Indian hockey eves, who exuded a lot of gaps in their play in the pool phase despite winning all their pool games, came out really pumped up at the business end of the tournament.
India beat Spain in final; earn promotion to Pro League 2023-24
Gurjit Kaur’s solitary goal in the first quarter was enough to earn the Indian hockey team a 1-0 win in the title decider.
By Utathya Nag
(Picture by Hockey India)
The Indian hockey team beat Spain 1-0 in the Women's FIH Nations Cup 2022 final on Saturday and earned themselves a place in the 2023-24 FIH Pro League.
India hand Spain 1-0 loss in final to qualify for 2023-24 Pro League
Dragflicker Gurjit Kaur scored the all-important goal in the sixth minute, converting a penalty, and goalkeeper Savita Punia and the rest of the Indian defence successfully fended off multiple challenges from the Spaniards to preserve their lead.
Team India celebrate with the trophy in hand after beating Spain in the gold medal match of the FIH Women's Nations Cup. Image credit: FIH
Valencia: India clinched the inaugural FIH Women’s Nation’s Cup title with a 1-0 win over Spain in the summit clash in Valencia on Saturday.
Japan late strike consigns Ireland to fourth place in Nations Cup
After going in front twice, Ireland lost to Japan by the odd goal in five to finish in fourth position at the Women’s FIH Hockey Nations Cup this afternoon. Sean Dancer’s young side played an attractive brand of hockey all week, going toe-to-toe with some of the best sides in the world, but Japan’s cutting edge in front of goal made the difference in the end.
Chile consign South Africans to defeat
South Africa and Chile played in the unwanted seventh place playoff in Spain at the inaugural FIH Hockey Nations Cup. The two sides had played off in the pool stage with Chile emerging victorious 2-1.
2022 Indoor Hockey Test Series - RSA v NAM (M) - 18 December
Vredehoek,
16 Dec 2022 20:30 RSA v NAM 2 - 2
17 Dec 2022 20:30 RSA v NAM 5 - 5
18 Dec 2022 11:30 RSA v NAM
19 Dec 2022 20:30 RSA v NAM
20 Dec 2022 20:30 RSA v NAM
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2022 Indoor Test Matches RSA v IRL (W) - 18 December
Cape Town (RSA)
15 Dec 2022 17:00 RSA v IRL 1 - 1
16 Dec 2022 19:00 RSA v IRL 1 - 1
17 Dec 2022 19:00 RSA v IRL 3 - 3
18 Dec 2022 10:00 RSA v IRL 5 - 2
19 Dec 2022 19:00 RSA v IRL
20 Dec 2022 19:00 RSA v IRL
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Run of draws continues in Cape Town
After two remarkable draws in the opening two games, South Africa and Ireland met for the third time in Cape Town tonight in front of a packed audience. Both teams were hoping for the opportunity to secure the first win of the series. South Africa started by celebrating Cheree Greyvenstein’s 50th test cap
Pak coach Aikman yet to receive eight months’ salary
By Syed Intikhab Ali
KARACHI: Pakistan Hockey team's head coach Siegfried Aikman has been deprived of his salary for the last eight months amid a confrontation between the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) and Pakistan Sports Board (PSB), ‘The News’ has learnt on Saturday.
KL City Hall on course for double in MIHL
By Jugjet Singh
KUALA LUMPUR: KL City Hall are on course for a sweet double in the Malaysian Indoor Hockey League (MIHL) at Sultan Idris Education University in Tanjong Malim.