The ultimate day of pool matches on the FIH Hockey5s World Cup decided which groups will go head-to-head within the quarter-finals of the ladies’s event on Friday.
The Netherlands, South Africa, India and Uruguay all topped their swimming pools after going via the primary two days of the event unbeaten.
The Netherlands will come up in opposition to Ukraine, Uruguay will play Poland and South Africa will tackle Malaysia, whereas the final quarter-final will likely be contested between India and New Zealand.
In the meantime, within the decrease place playoff, which already kicked off on day 2 of the event, there have been victories for Fiji, Namibia, Australia and the USA.
POOL A
It was a one-sided affair because the Netherlands annihilated hosts Oman 21-1 of their opening encounter of the day. The Dutch took six minutes to search out their first aim earlier than the floodgates opened. Bente van der Veldt scored seven targets with Lana Kalse and Noor de Baat including three targets every as they claimed high spot within the pool.
De Baat stated afterwards: “It was a very nice sport and a number of targets so I believe it was a very good sport for us and it was good to play in opposition to Oman, the house nation. They did rather well.” As for dealing with Ukraine within the quarter-finals, De Baat added: “I believe they’re good gamers. They play a number of Indoor and it’s somewhat bit the identical so I believe will probably be a troublesome sport and we’ll see the way it goes tomorrow.
Malaysia got here from behind twice of their thrilling 4-4 draw with Fiji in a match to resolve who progressed to the quarter-finals. Though Fiji scored an early aim Malaysia had been the higher crew all through the primary half and so they equalised on the stroke of half-time. The second half made for riveting viewing, Fiji making a robust begin and trying to be in management after scoring two fast targets. However the Fijians’ focus dipped briefly permitting Malaysia to equalise once more with two targets of their very own in 20 seconds. The Malaysians then took the lead two minutes later just for Fiji to attract degree inside a minute. Fiji left nothing within the tank and had been lifeless on their toes on the closing whistle, nevertheless it was Malaysia who superior to the quarter-finals due to their superior aim distinction.
POOL B
Within the high of the pool conflict it was South Africa who dominated the primary half to arrange a 6-2 win over Ukraine, with veteran Dirkie Chamberlain bagging a hat-trick. Ukraine will likely be upset with lacking two open targets within the first half, however their two victories on the opening day imply they nonetheless advance to the quarter-finals.
South African rookie Teshawn de la Rey stated afterwards: “To me it’s overwhelming, it’s my first World Cup and representing my nation is all the time wonderful… into the quarter-finals, we’re very excited however I believe there’s some technical and tactical stuff we have to work on and take a look at however I’m very pleased with our ladies and I believe we are able to tackle any problem.”
On the backside of the pool, Australia notched up their first win of the event with a 3-2 win over Zambia.
POOL C
India had been in full management as they beat Namibia 7-2 to assert high spot within the pool. Had been it not for Petro Stoffberg’s stellar effort in aim and Taramarie Myburgh saving one on the road, the half-time rating might have been a lot larger than 2-0. India in the end cruised via to the quarter-finals and Namibia stay winless within the pool.
Commenting on developing in opposition to New Zealand of their subsequent match, Mahima Choudhary stated afterwards: “We simply know we’re going [into the quarter-final] and we’ll simply play. We’ll do our greatest efficiency and give attention to ourselves.”
Poland and the USA confronted off for the final spot within the quarter-finals, with the USA needing a win to advance. Poland had been just too good, their 5-1 win securing second place within the pool and reserving their spot within the final eight.
POOL D
Whereas the statistical place in pool D meant that each one the groups began the day with a possible pathway to the quarter-finals, the matches performed out as one might need anticipated.
There have been some anxious moments as New Zealand fought again from a aim all the way down to submit a 2-1 win over Paraguay who took the lead after 12 minutes however didn’t capitalise on their different probabilities. The Black Sticks Girls got here again higher within the second half, equalising after 19 minutes and edging forward slightly below 10 minutes later. Paraguay had a final roll of the cube with seconds remaining on the clock however Jayda Pawhau within the New Zealand aim made a superb save to shut out the match. Paraguay completed backside within the pool and New Zealand needed to wait on the results of the subsequent match.
Uruguay delivered one other medical efficiency of their 11-1 rout of Thailand. Teresa Viana continued her prolific scoring with 4 targets, her reverse stick loop over the keeper being a contender for aim of the event. The outcome noticed Uruguay topping the pool and advancing to the quarter-finals, taking New Zealand with them and relegating Thailand to 3rd spot.
Camila de Maria stated afterwards: “I really feel drained, like the remainder of the crew, however fairly pleased with the crew that left all the things and extra on the sphere so very, very proud.”
Classification Matches
With the pool matches wrapped up within the morning, the underside eight groups began the Ninth-Sixteenth classification matches.
Tiara Dutta contributed 4 targets for Fiji as they got here from behind twice to beat Zambia 6-3, with Carol Nakombe scoring all three of Zambia’s targets. Namibia powered to a deserved 5-2 win in opposition to Thailand, Australia romped house 8-2 in opposition to hosts Oman, and the USA closed out the day with a 3-0 victory over Paraguay.
FIH Hockey5s World Cup, Oman – 25 January
Consequence: Match 17 (W)
Australia 3 – 2 Zambia
Consequence: Match 18 (W)
Ukraine 2 – 6 South Africa
Consequence: Match 19 (W)
Netherlands 21 – 1 Oman
Consequence: Match 20 (W)
Fiji 4 – 4 Malaysia
Consequence: Match 21 (W)
New Zealand 2 – 1 Paraguay
Consequence: Match 22 (W)
Thailand 1 – 11 Uruguay
Consequence: Match 23 (W)
India 7 – 2 Namibia
Consequence: Match 24 (W)
Poland 5 – 1 USA
Consequence: Match 25 (W)
Fiji 6 – 3 Zambia
Consequence: Match 26 (W)
Thailand 2 – 5 Namibia
Consequence: Match 27 (W)
Australia 8 – 2 Oman
Consequence: Match 28 (W)
USA 3 – 0 Paraguay
