News for 25 August 2023
All the news for Friday 25 August 2023
EuroHockey Championship 2023 - 25 August
Mönchengladbach, Germany
All times GMT +2
24 Aug 2023 is a rest day
25 Aug 2023 09:15 AUT v WAL (Pool C) Delayed due to weather
25 Aug 2023 11:30 ESP v FRA (Pool C)
25 Aug 2023 18:30 BEL v NED (SF1)
25 Aug 2023 21:00 GER v ENG (SF2)
26 Aug 2023 10:00 ESP v WAL (Pool C)
27 Aug 2023 10:00 FRA v AUT (Pool C)
27 Aug 2023 12:30 Loser SF1 v Loser SF2 (3rd/4th Place)
27 Aug 2023 15:00 Winner SF1 v Winner SF2 (Final)
Pool standings
Women
24 Aug 2023 12:30 ITA v SCO (Pool C) 1 - 1
24 Aug 2023 14:45 ESP v IRL (Pool C) 2 - 2
24 Aug 2023 17:00 NED v ENG (SF1) 7 - 0
24 Aug 2023 20:00 GER v BEL (SF2) 0 - 1
25 Aug 2023 15:00 ESP v SCO (Pool C)
25 Aug 2023 17:00 IRL v ITA (Pool C)
26 Aug 2023 12:15 ENG v GER (3rd/4thPlace)
26 Aug 2023 14:45 NED v BEL (Final)
Pool standings
FIH Match Centre
Dominant Dutch Breaks Vitality England Women’s Team's Euros Dream and Win 7-0 in Semi-Final
England Women's Hockey Team vs Netherlands at Euros 2023 Semi-Final
Vitality England Women's Hockey Team’s hopes to play in the EuroHockey Championship 2023 Final were dashed by the formidable Netherlands as they suffered a 0-7 loss in the semi-final on Thursday in Mönchengladbach.
Devastating Dutch put seven past England women
2023 European Hockey Championships women's semi-final result: Netherlands 7 (Y Jansen 3, F Matla 2, P Dicke, M Veen) England 0
By Rod Gilmour
The Netherlands carved open England after scoreless first half PIC: Worldsportpics
Monchengladbach — In the end, Dutch coach Paul van Ass’ pre-match claims came to fruition in the most devastating fashion as all-conquering Netherlands scored seven second-half goals to first power, then stroll into the women’s EuroHockey final here against an increasingly wilting England.
England women lose 7-0 to the Netherlands in semi-final
Yibbi Jansen (L) scored a hat-trick
England women suffered a chastening EuroHockey semi-final defeat by the Netherlands as they were thrashed 7-0 in Monchengladbach.
Xan de Waard completed 200 caps
By Tariq Ali
Netherlands' women's hockey player Xan de Waard completed her 200 senior international matches during the course of the match played between Netherlands and England in the semi final of the women's EuroHockey Championship 2023 at Hockey Park, Monchengladbach, Germany.
Xan de Waard made her debut in senior international hockey match Netherlands against Australia in the invitational tournament, Investec Cup, Cape Town, 2013.
Xan de Waard participated in the following major international field hockey events:
Olympic Games
2016 Rio de Janeiro
2020 Tokyo
FIH Women's Hockey World Cup
2014 The Hague
2018 London
2022 Amsterdam and Terrassa
FIH Women's Champions Trophy
2014 Mendoza
2016 London
2018 Changzhou
FIH Women's Hockey World League
2013 Semi Finals Rotterdam
2013 Finals San de Miguel de Tucuman
2015 Semi Finals Antwerp
2017 Semi Finals Brussels
2017 Finals Auckland
FIH Women's Hockey Pro League
Seasons
2019, 2020-21, 2021-22 and 2022-23
Women's EuroHockey Championship
2015 London
2017 Amsterdam
2019 Antwerp
2021 Amsterdam
2023 Monchengladbach
Following is the list of the Dutch women's hockey players who appeared in 200 and more senior international field hockey matches:
Matches - Players - Career Span
312 Minke Smabers - 1997-2010
258 Fatima Moreira de Melo - 1998-2008
258 Eva de Goede - 2006-2022
256 Margot van Giffen - 2011-2023*
247 Lidewij Welten - 2008-2023
235 Mintje Donners - 1993-2004
235 Maartje Paumen - 2004-2016
233 Ellene Hoog - 2004-2016
229 Naomi van As - 2003-2016
226 Minke Booij - 1998-2008
212 Jannekke Schopman - 2001-2010
212 Caia van Maasakkker - 2011-2021
203 Carlien Dirkse van den Hauvel - 2008-2018
203 Kim Lammers -2002-2014
200 Xan de Waard - 2013-2023*
IRL take a point from Spain and a step closer – Match Report
Spain – 2 Ireland – 2
Roisin Upton scored 2-2. COPYRIGHT WORLDSPORTPICS WILL PALMER
Ireland began their Pool C campaign with a game against Spain in Monchengladbach earlier today. Sarah McAuley converted a penalty corner in the 14th minute to put IRL 1-0 ahead. They led at the end of the first quarter. Spain equalized from a penalty corner converted by Candela Meijas in the 33rd minute. Caitlin Sherin was green carded for Ireland in the 34th minute but there was no further scoring in the quarter and it was 1-1 at half time.
Ireland draw with Spain to keep hopes of finishing fifth alive
By Nigel Ringland
Ireland's Sarah Hawkshaw in possession in Friday's game against Spain in Monchengladbach
Ireland came from behind to earn a 2-2 draw with Spain and stay in the hunt for a fifth-placed finish at the EuroHockey Championships in Germany.
Scotland women held by Italy at the EuroHockey Championships
Scotland women were held to a 1-1 draw by Italy in their Pool C match of the EuroHockey Championships in Monchengladbach. The Scots face Spain tomorrow to determine their final position in the tournament.
Hosts stamp authority on EuroHockey Championships group stages
By Owen Lloyd
Germany's men's and women's teams both topped their groups at the EuroHockey Championships ©EuroHockey
Host nation Germany have finished the men's and women's group stages undefeated at the EuroHockey Championships in Mönchengladbach.
‘Crowd will carry us’: Germany set for rousing huddle and home crowd support
Germany women fall short of EuroHockey final as Belgium set up Dutch gold medal match
Germany will enter their 14th successive EuroHockey men’s semi-final since 1991 with a tub-thumping pre-match speech, if their viral team huddle is anything to go by ahead of their Netherlands clash in front of a packed Sparkassen Park on Monday.
Women's Asian Hockey5s World Cup Qualifier Salalah 2023 - 25 August
Salalah (OMA)
All times GMT +4
25 Aug 2023 11:00 INA v BAN (Challenger)
25 Aug 2023 12:00 TPE v IRI (Challenger)
25 Aug 2023 13:00 HKG v OMA (Challenger)
25 Aug 2023 14:00 IND v MAS (Elite)
25 Aug 2023 17:00 HKG v IRI (Challenger)
25 Aug 2023 18:00 TPE v BAN (Challenger)
25 Aug 2023 19:00 OMA v INA (Challenger)
25 Aug 2023 20:00 JPN v THA (Elite)
26 Aug 2023 11:00 INA v HKG (Challenger)
26 Aug 2023 12:00 BAN v IRI (Challenger)
26 Aug 2023 13:00 OMA v TPE (Challenger)
26 Aug 2023 14:00 MAS v THA (Elite)
26 Aug 2023 17:00 IRI v INA (Challenger)
26 Aug 2023 18:00 TPE v HKG (Challenger)
26 Aug 2023 19:00 BAN v OMA (Challenger)
26 Aug 2023 20:00 JPN v IND (Elite)
Pool standings
FIH Match Centre
Hockey5s Asia Cup 2023: Preview
From 25 August to 2 September 2023, the best Hockey5s teams (men and women) from Asia will go head-to-head in Salalah, Oman, for the opportunity to be crowned the inaugural Asian Hockey5s Champions, with the final three spots up for grabs in the FIH Hockey5s World Cup Oman 2024!
SA Hockey IPT 2023 | Final Four remain in both Men’s A & B Division
Two of the quarterfinals went the distance and proceeded all the way to a shootout while the other two were comfortably one on another great day of hockey action in KwaZulu Natal.
SA Hockey IPT 2023 | The future becomes clearer as Semi-Finalists are revealed.
South Africa Under 21 were the first of four teams to secure a semi-final spot in an incredibly tough fought battle with North West. A determined run by Rea Phume through the middle of the defense saw Caylin Maree set up and her dinked finish was truly quality. Taheera Augousti doubled the lead when she reacted first to hesitant defending and smashed the ball home. North West brought a goal back through legendary Kim Hubach to set up a frenetic final quarter, but it was not enough, and the national junior side held on for the victory and a place in the semi-finals.
Quanita Bobbs is ready to share her story
Quanita Bobbs © SuperSport.com
Adidas is thrilled to announce the release of the second episode of its original docu-series, "Remember My Name." This five-part series delves into the narratives of five distinguished female athletes, not only commemorating their remarkable accomplishments as South African athletes in their respective disciplines but also shedding light on the challenges faced by women in sports.
PHF congress meeting to take place on August 31
It will be held in Islamabad
By Abdul Mohi Shah
The president under the prevailing PHF constitution clause 12.10.3 has all the powers to suspend the existing PHF office-bearers and ask them to seek the vote of confidence - PHF
ISLAMABAD: President Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) Brig (rtd) Khalid Sajjad Khokhar has suspended all office-bearers and convened an extra-ordinary Congress meeting in Islamabad on August 31 to seek a vote of confidence.
Khokhar to take vote of confidence from PHF Congress
Mohammad Yaqoob
Retired Brig Khalid Sajjad Khokhar (C). — APP/File
LAHORE: Retired Brig Khalid Sajjad Khokhar, the president of the Pakistan Hockey Federation, has decided to take the vote of confidence of the PHF Congress in order to encounter the pressure of the government, which wants him to step down.
Day 1 Results: 3rd Khelo India Junior Women’s Hockey League (Phase-2) 2023, New Delhi
New Delhi: SAI Shakti, Har Hockey Academy, Salute Hockey Academy, SAI Bal, Sports Authority of Gujrat, Hockey Academy, and Republican Sports Club won their respective Pool games on the opening day of the 3rd Khelo India Junior Women’s Hockey League (Phase-2) in New Delhi today.
Weekend College Games, Division I Season Opener
Sam Janicki/Michigan Athletics
Each week, USA Field Hockey highlights upcoming college games to watch.
NCAA Field Hockey Season Preview: Division II
Play officially starts in one week, so it’s time to peer into the past, present and future of the NCAA Division II Field Hockey season!
Field Hockey Opens 2023 Season Friday Night
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – North Carolina will open the 2023 field hockey season on Friday night, hosting Michigan under the lights at Karen Shelton Stadium. The Tar Heels and Wolverines will face off at 8:30 p.m. in the second game of the ACC/Big Ten Challenge, following a 6 p.m. matchup between Wake Forest and Iowa.
Field Hockey Opens Season at Boston and New Hampshire
EAST LANSING, Mich.- Michigan State Field Hockey travels to the Northeast as it opens the 2023 season. The Spartans face Boston University on Friday, Aug. 25 at 12 p.m., and travel up to New Hampshire to take on the Wildcats Sunday, Aug. 27 at 12 p.m.
Duke field hockey 2023 season preview
By Suresh Kannoth and Anna Newberry
Graduate student Hannah Miller returns for one more go with the Blue Devils in 2023. Photo by Winnie Lu | The Chronicle
While last year’s season did not end the sweetest way for the Blue Devils, success does not come in one year but through consistent improvements. This season represents another opportunity for Duke to demonstrate its growth into a formidable ACC field hockey opponent.
Season Preview: Bryant Field Hockey
SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- There are plenty of reasons for excitement as the Bryant University field hockey program begins its 25th season this weekend with a pair of games in St. Louis.
Dry Turf technology getting closer
This last week of August sees the world celebrating World Water Week. The week is an annual opportunity for society to consider and address the many water-related challenges our planet currently faces. With the devastating impact of climate change being seen in so many different parts of the world, the need to conserve and use water responsibly has never been greater.