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FIH Odisha Hockey Men's World Cup 2023 Bhubaneswar - Rourkela - 23 January
Bhubaneswar - Rourkela, India

All times GMT +5:30

21 Jan 2023 is a rest day

Bhubaneswar

22 Jan 2023 16:30     MAS v ESP (Crossover)     2 - 2  (SO  3/6 - 4/6)
22 Jan 2023 19:00     IND v NZL (Crossover)         3 - 3  (SO  4/9 - 5/9)

Bhubaneswar

23 Jan 2023 16:30     GER v FRA (Crossover)    
23 Jan 2023 19:00     ARG v KOR (Crossover)    

Bhubaneswar

24 Jan 2023 16:30     AUS v ESP (QF)    
24 Jan 2023 19:00     BEL v NZL(QF)    

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Spain and New Zealand reign supreme in shoot-outs to seal quarterfinals spots



The first day of crossovers at the FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup 2023 produced drama aplenty as Spain and New Zealand sealed their quarterfinal berths with shoot-out wins, in the sudden death stage, against Malaysia and India respectively. Spain will now take on Australia in the quarterfinals, while New Zealand will face Belgium, with both matches to be played in Bhubaneswar. Malaysia and India head into the 9-16 classification matches, which will take place in Rourkela.

Sudden death shootouts see Spain and New Zealand make Men's Hockey World Cup final eight

By Michael Houston


New Zealand claimed victory against hosts India ©Getty Images

Victories for Spain and New Zealand secured their nations spots in the quarter-finals of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) Men's Hockey World Cup, with sudden-death shootout wins in Bhubaneswar.

Quarter-final hopes dashed as Spain edge Speedy Tigers in shoot-out

By Jugjet Singh


Spanish team players celebrates their win against Malaysian team during the FIH Men's Field Hockey World Cup match between Malaysia and Spain in Bhubaneswar, India. - EPA PIC

BHUBANESWAR: The Malaysian team had their chances for glory in the Bhubaneswar-Rourkela Hockey World Cup but failed to convert in the shoot-out and let the quarter-finals slip out of their hands at the Kalinga Stadium today.

Malaysia lost crossover stage to Spain

By T. AVINESHWARAN



BHUBANESWAR: The Speedy Tigers are out of the World Cup quarter-final reckoning after losing to Spain 4-3 in a penalty shootout.

Spain beats Malaysia in penalty shootout to book quarterfinal berth

Mario Garin, who watched the 2-2 draw from the bench, turned hero in the shootouts with two saves to give Spain a 4-3 win at the Kalinga Stadium

Aashin Prasad


Spain players greet their goalkeeper Mario Garin after winning against Malaysia. | Photo Credit: BISWARANJAN ROUT/The Hindu

Spain had all the possession, circle penetration and shots on goal, but in the end, it needed a penalty shootout to prevail against a resolute Malaysia to book its quarterfinal berth. Mario Garin, who watched the 2-2 draw from the bench, turned hero in the shootouts with two saves to give Spain a 4-3 win in the crossover here at the Kalinga Stadium on Sunday.

Coach Arulselvaraj wants to look forward after Malaysia’s loss in crossover stage

By T. AVINESHWARAN



BHUBANESWAR: The boys have made the nation proud and the team have shown that they can be among the best, says national hockey coach A. Arulselvaraj.

New Zealand beat India in penalty shootout in second crossover match of FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup 2023 Bhubaneswar-Rourkela

Lalit Upadhyay (18'), Sukhjeet Singh (25') and Varun Kumar (41') score in regulation time


 
Bhubaneswar: India's Men's Hockey Team on Sunday suffered a heart breaking loss to New Zealand in an incredibly tense crossover match here at the FIH Odisha Hockey Men's World Cup 2023 Bhubaneswar-Rourkela.

India crash out of FIH Hockey World Cup

India suffer shock exit in front of home fans, to play for pride & 9th place next

Indervir Grewal


India’s players after suffering the penalty shootout heartbreak against New Zealand. PTI

India had the home advantage. They had the firepower. Their defence was set. India’s rivals, New Zealand, were ranked six places below them. The Kiwis had struggled so far, and were alive in the tournament only because of the crossover format.

India knocked out of Hockey World Cup 2023 by New Zealand with penalty shootout heartbreak

India lost PR Sreejesh for the last three shots with injury and although Krishan Pathak did his best, India’s attackers fumbled under pressure in the sudden death.

Uthra Ganesan


The Black Sticks handed host India an agonising end to its Hockey World Cup 2023 campaign in Bhubaneswar on Sunday. | Photo Credit: BISWARANJAN ROUT

It took 19 shots in the shootout and the sudden death to separate the two teams but in the end, the host was left ruing the multitude of what-ifs as it crashed out of the World Cup, going down 4-5 on penalties to New Zealand after being tied 3-3 in regulation time.

India’s title hopes over after loss to New Zealand in crossovers

Both teams were level at 3-3 at regulation time but it was New Zealand who nicked the penalty shootout 5-4.

By Utathya Nag


Indian vs New Zealand in action 

The Indian hockey team lost to New Zealand via penalty shootout in its crossover match of the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2023 at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Sunday.

Black Sticks win tense marathon penalty shootout to make men's hockey World Cup Super Eight


Midfielder Sean Findlay played a crucial role in the Black Sticks making the men's hockey World Cup quarterfinals. (File photo). Aaron Gillons/Photosport

Star midfielder Sean Findlay says the Black Sticks “did it the hard way’’ after winning a penalty shootout to oust hosts India and make the men’s hockey World Cup quarterfinals against world champions Belgium.

New Zealand hail ‘greatest game’ to set up Belgium clash

By Rod Gilmour


New Zealand drink in beating hosts India PIC: WorldSportPics/Frank Uijlenbroek

Bhubaneswar — New Zealand goalkeeper Dominic Dixon hailed the heroic shoot-out win over hosts India as “hands down” the best moment of his hockey career as the Black Sticks advanced to the World Cup quarter-finals.

Black Sticks Men stun India in shootout to reach World Cup quarter-finals


The Black Sticks celebrate their win. Photo / FIH

The Black Sticks have stunned India to advance into the Hockey World Cup quarter-finals.

We let ourselves down by giving the ball away too easily, says India coach Reid

India men’s hockey team head coach Graham Reid also agreed that the team made unusual mistakes and there was a need for a review.

Uthra Ganesan


India team coach Graham Reid put the entire team in the dock for allowing New Zealand to take control despite being up by two goals twice in the game. | Photo Credit: BISWARANJAN ROUT

India coach Graham Reid finally admitted penalty corner conversions let the team down in the crucial crossover match against New Zealand.

India need mental conditioning coach, says coach Reid after shock exit

India coach Reid’s comments could be an indication that his team was not able to deal with the mental aspect of the game.


Indian hockey team lost to New Zealand in shootout in Hockey World Cup. Image: Hockey India

Bhubaneswar: India’s chief coach Graham Reid on Sunday said the team needs a mental conditioning coach going ahead after the hosts lost to New Zealand in penalty shootout in a crossover match to crash out of the hockey World Cup here.

We wasted so many chances: Dilip Tirkey

Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey believes the wasted chances in front of goal costed Indian hockey team the game against NZ.


Dilip Tirkey (Source: Times of India)

Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey on Sunday rued that the hosts wasted chances galore during their sudden death defeat in the crossover match against New Zealand as they made a shock exit from the hockey World Cup here.

PC woes, Shootout heartbreak- 5 Talking points from India's Hockey WC elimination

Here are the five talking points from the India's shocking elimination from the Hockey World Cup 2023.


India lost the plot after third quarter in crossovers against New Zealand. (source: Hockey India)

New Zealand had the 15,000 fans in the Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneshwar silenced when Leon Hayward saved the last shot of penalty shootout from Sukhjeet Singh.

Which team will India face in classification fixture?

India lost to New Zealand in the crossover fixture and was relegated to the classification bracket of the Hockey World Cup.


Indian players celebrate after scoring against New Zealand during Hockey World Cup quarterfinals. | Photo Credit: BISWARANJAN ROUT

India lost to New Zealand in a penalty shootout in the crossover fixture and was relegated to the classification bracket of the Hockey World Cup 2023.

How Well-armoured First Rushers Are Successfully Thwarting the Threat of Pcs

The only time Harmanpreet Singh has found the backboard in the World Cup was when the goalkeeper was not on the pitch.

2023 Test matches RSA v IND (W) - 23 January
Cape Town (RSA)

16 Jan 2023 18:00     RSA v IND     1 - 5
17 Jan 2023 17:00     RSA v IND     0 - 7
19 Jan 2023 17:00     RSA v IND     0 - 4
22 Jan 2023 15:00     RSA v IND     2 - 2

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Unbeaten Indian Women's Hockey team hold hosts South Africa 2-2


Playing her debut tour Vaishnavi Vithal Palkhe stars for India with double goal
 
Cape Town: The Indian Women's Hockey Team remained unbeaten in their South Africa Tour thus far as they registered a 2-2 draw against the hosts in their fourth match against them. This was India's last match against the South African side before they take on World No.1 Netherlands on 23rd January.

EuroHockey Indoor U21 Championship (M) 2023 - 23 January
Nymburk, Czech Republic

22 Jan 2023 09:30     CRO v DEN (7th/8th Place)    4 - 5
22 Jan 2023 11:00     ITA v UKR (5th/6th Place)      5 - 3
22 Jan 2023 12:30     CZE v POL (3rd/4th Place)     2 - 5
22 Jan 2023 14:00     AUT v SUI (Final)                  10 - 2

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Inverleith and Western will contest next weekend`s Scottish men’s gala final

Second spot in pool A and a place in the semi-finals later in the day was resolved when Dunfermline beat Uddingston 6-1 to overtake Dundee Wanderers after they went down 11-1 to Inverleith.

Tom Sorsby: England Hockey national league needs media attention


Tom Sorsby in action for England PIC: England Hockey/Worldsportpics

With the World Cup in full swing, Harrod Sport, who partner with GB and England Hockey, spoke to Tom Sorsby about what needs to be done to get more people playing the sport.