News for 18 June 2023
All the news for Sunday 18 June 2023
2022-23 FIH Hockey Pro League - 18 June
Men
London, Great Britain (GMT +!)
16 Jun 2023 15:10 NED v ESP (RR) 3 - 2
17 Jun 2023 15:10 GBR v GER (RR) 3 - 0
18 Jun 2023 15:10 GBR v ESP (RR)
Antwerp, Belgium (GMT +2)
16 Jun 2023 18:10 ARG v NZL (RR) 6 - 1
17 Jun 2023 16:40 BEL v AUS (RR) 5 - 4
8 Jun 2023 16:40 BEL v NZL (RR)
Pool standings
Women
London, Great Britain (GMT +1)
16 Jun 2023 12:40 GBR v GER (RR) 0 - 2
17 Jun 2023 12:40 NED v USA (RR) 6 - 0
18 Jun 2023 12:40 GBR v USA (RR)
Antwerp, Belgium (GMT +2)
16 Jun 2023 20:40 BEL v AUS (RR) 0 - 2
17 Jun 2023 14:10 ARG v NZL (RR) 1 - 2
18 Jun 2023 14:10 BEL v NZL (RR)
Pool Standings
FIH Match Centre
Belgium men win 9-goal thriller to cap off a riveting day of action in the FIH Hockey Pro League
FIH Hockey Pro League action continued in London and Antwerp with 4 men’s and 4 women’s teams in action. Netherlands women were the first to get on the board with a 6-0 win over USA, who played a solid 50 minutes, but tired out towards the end conceding 4 goals in the final 10 minutes. New Zealand stunned Argentina in the second women’s game of the day taking 3 crucial points in the relegation battle. Great Britain gave their home crowd a lot to cheer for as they edged Germany 3-0 in the first men’s match of the day. The final match of the evening was played between Belgium and Australia men, with a 9-goal contest giving the fans plenty of thrills, as the home side Belgium edged out Australia in the final minutes to win 5-4.
Belgium snatch late winner over Kookaburras in goal fest
The Kookaburras and Belgium have added another absorbing chapter to their intriguing recent rivalry after playing out a nine-goal thriller that saw the hosts prevail 5-4 in Antwerp.
GB Men beat World Champions Germany 3-0 in their FIH Pro League fixture
Great Britain Men registered a clinical 3-0 win over reigning World Champions Germany in their first match of the second FIH Pro League London mini tournament held on Saturday 17 June at Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre. 9
GB a point behind leaders India with 3 games in hand
By Patrick Rowley
Great Britain's men took a big step towards winning the PRO World League for the first time with a hard-earned 3-0 win over Olympic champions Germany at the Olympic Hockey Centre in London.
They are now just a point behind India who have completed their fixtures and have three games still to play.
Britain got off to a great start forcing a penalty stroke which was superbly put away by Nicholas Bandurak.
There were chances at both ends with the agile German goalkeeper frequently denying GB.
It was not until eight minutes from time that David Goodfield scored GB's second, with a rasping follow-up corner shot.
The Germans then took off their goalkeeper and Sam Ward took advantage to convert a last minute penalty corner.
Ward (10) and Bandurak (8) are now the second and third highest scorers in the event.
Today (Sunday) GB men play Spain and GB women, the USA.
Sunday Express
Great Britain men beat Germany to close on leaders India
Sam Ward has won two bronze Commonwealth medals for Britain
Great Britain's men moved to within a point of FIH Pro League leaders India by beating Germany 3-0 in London.
FIH Pro League 2022-23: Sam Ward's Records
By Tariq Ali
Great Britain defeated Germany by three goals to nil in the FIH Men's Pro League at Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre London, Great Britain on 17 June, 2023.
For the Great Britain Nicholas Bandurak 1' (penalty stroke), David Goodfield 51' (penalty corner) and Samuel Ward 58' (penalty corner) scored goals in the match against Germany.
Samuel Ward now completed the mark of 10 goals in an edition of FIH Men's Pro League, 2022-23. For the Great Britain 3 more matches are remaining for this season.
Following is the list of players who scored 10 or more goals in one edition of FIH Men's Pro League.
Goals - Players/ Country/ Season
18 - Harmanpreet Singh/ India/ 2021-22
18 - Harmanpreet Singh/ India/ 2022-23
12 - Blake Govers/ Australia/ 2019
12 - Tom Boon/ Belgium/ 2021-22
11 - Alexander Hendrickx/ Belgium/ 2020-21
10 - Pau Quemada/ Spain/ 2019
10 - Jose' Leanardo Tolini/ Argentina/ 2020-21
10 - Nicholas Bandurak/ England/ 2021-22
10 - Samuel Ward/ Great Britain/ 2022/23
Samuel Ward achieved another landmark, now, he aggregated 25 goals in all editions of FIH Men's Pro League.
Following is the Samuel Ward's season wise goals tally:
2019 - 8 goals (for Great Britain)
2020-21 - nil
2021-22 - 7 goals (for England)
2022-23 - 10 goals (for Great Britain)
Following is the list of players who scored 20 or more goals in all seasons of the FIH Men's Pro League (from 2019 to 2022-23*)
Goals - Players/Country
40 goals - Harmanpreet Singh/ India
34 goals - Alexander Hendrickx/ Belgium
25 goals - Samuel Ward/ Great Britain and England
24 goals - Tom Boon/ Belgium
20 goals - Blake Govers/ Australia
The Orange accelerates in the last quarter
In a long-time mediocre duel with the United States, which only came to fruition in the last quarter, it was clear for three quarters on Saturday afternoon in London that the Orange was not at full strength, because national coach Paul van Ass gave six decisive internationals a rest. The 6-0 win over the number eight in the FIH Pro League was a good time to see other players at work.
USWNT Resumes FIH Hockey Pro League with Loss to No. 1 Netherlands
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LONDON, England – Following a brief hiatus, the No. 15 U.S. Women’s National Team returned to the 2022-23 FIH Hockey Pro League, starting off with a match against No. 1 The Netherlands. After playing a strong first three quarters and holding the Oranje to just two goals, the red, white and blue eventually fell 6-0.
Striker Pien Dicke blossoms in Orange under Paul van Ass
Striker Pien Dicke (23) gave another masterclass position in London against the United States (6-0) on Saturday afternoon , a few weeks before national coach Paul van Ass announces his European Championship selection. Dicke gave the Orange the lead in her 21st international match, after which she scored for the second time in the fourth quarter.
Black Sticks Women take down World No. 2
The Vantage Black Sticks Women’s team secured a thrilling 2-1 upset victory over the world number two, Argentina, in a captivating encounter played in Antwerp.
Black Sticks beat world number two Argentina in hockey Pro League boilover
Olivia Merry helped set up Hope Ralph’s winner against Argentina. (File photo). Alisha Lovrich/Photosport
The Black Sticks women's hockey team secured a thrilling 2-1 upset victory over the world number two, Argentina, in a captivating FIH Pro League encounter played in Antwerp on Saturday (Sunday NZ time).
Scotland women fall short against China as a successful week in the Netherlands comes to an end
The last game of Scotland’s women’s test matches against Australia and China saw China clock up a 3-0 win in Amstelveen. Scotland created good chances but couldn’t capitalise against the 10th ranked team in the World, while China was clinical on the counter attack.
Scotland Emerging squads welcome England to Uddingston in the first of two test matches
Scotland Emerging Girls 2-4 England
Scotland Emerging Girls’ lost 4-2 to England at Uddingston, in a spirited performance, that saw five players play their first game for the team. Scotland is building towards the 8-Nations tournament with selection on the horizon.
England Hockey Mixed Championship Finals 2023 Review
Spencer emerged as the winners of the England Hockey Mixed Championship Tier 1, while the University of Bristol were crowned champions of the Tier 2 competition held on Saturday at the Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre.
Day 6 Results: 13th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship 2023
Rourkela, Odisha: Hockey Jharkhand, Le Puducherry Hockey and Hockey Punjab registered victories in their respective matches on Day 6 of the ongoing 13th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship 2023 at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium, Rourkela, Odisha.
Morgan honoured in King’s Birthday Honours List
Lynne Morgan has been recognised with as a medallist of the British Empire (BEM) after a life dedicated to playing and volunteering in hockey.