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Australia won their second world crown but it were the Germans who stole the hearts at Delhi’s National Stadium. Starting their campaign with a stunning loss against England, Australia emerged world champions on Saturday night, breaking a solid German defence twice en route. But it were the young men from Deutschland who won the hearts [ Read More ]

The fifth-place finish helped Spain book a berth in Champions Trophy. For hosts, the eighth-place is their best show in 16 years. Kiwis stumble to ninth position In a match where fortunes fluctuated from one side to another, it was New Zealand who held their nerves to beat South Africa 5-4 on penalty strokes. Argentina [ Read More ]

Defending champions Germany thrashed England and Australia defeated the Netherlands to make it to the final of the hockey World Cup. Canada hand Pakistan wooden spoon This was the first time that Pakistan brought up the rear in their World Cup history: in 1986 they were one but last at 11th. Germany roar into final [ Read More ]

On the last day of the league matches, Germany booked a semifinal berth against England while the Netherlands will meet Australia. Germany go past Kiwis into semis Defending champions Germany saw off a late challenge from New Zealand to score a thumping 5-2 victory and book a semifinal berth. Dutch to face Australia in semis [ Read More ]

Australia beat Pakistan to finish as Pool B toppers. The hosts manage a draw with SA to be fourth as England suffer their first defeat. Spain inflict first defeat on England Olympic silver medallist Spain continued their domination over England in the hockey World Cup, defeating the European Champions 2-0 in their last pool match. [ Read More ]

The day proved to be lucky for Korea while New Zealand's hopes suffered a big blow. The Netherlands played out a thrilling draw with Germany. Korea keep last-four hopes alive Drag-flicker Jong Hyun Jang struck thrice as nimble-footed Korea drubbed lowly Canada 9-2 in a high scoring match to keep their semifinal hopes alive. New [ Read More ]

It was a sad day for the Asian neighbours as both India and Pakistan were knocked out of the 12-nation tournament. Aussies wipe off Spanish challenge Australia continued with their impressive form after the initial hiccup and inched closer towards a semifinal spot beating Olympic silver medallist Spain 2-0. South Africa take Pakistan out Pakistan [ Read More ]

Sub-continental hopefuls India and Pakistan crashed to heavy defeats while Australia bulldozed their way to an emphatic win on day five of the hockey World Cup. Australia too good for Africans Like Doerner scored the tournament's second hat-trick as Australia notched up a record 12-0 scoreline. England whitewash Pakistan England came out on top to [ Read More ]

The drama continued on the fourth day of the hockey World Cup as Korea beat Argentina in a thrilling encounter, while, Germany extended their unbeaten run in the World Cup. Holders Germany thrash Canada Defending champions Germany extended their unbeaten run in World Cup ties to 15 as they overcame minnows Canada 6-0. Korea come [ Read More ]

The drama continued on the third day of the hockey WC as high-flying India were shot down to earth by a robust Australia, while Pakistan beat Spain. England pip SA in high-scoring thriller Richard Mantell scored twice as Rob Moore, Ashley Jackson, Nick Catlin and Iain Mackay added one each to help England win their [ Read More ]

The drama continued on the second day of the hockey World Cup as New Zealand clinched a tight win and Germany were held on to a draw. NZ score come-from-behind win Ryan Archibald scored a last-gasp Kiwi winner as Canada ran out of luck in their opening World Cup match in New Delhi. Germany survive [ Read More ]

The first day of the hockey world Cup proved to be an eventful one with video referral making debut and India beating Pakistan. Spain make a strong start in WC Spain started their hockey World Cup campaign on a perfect note, outclassing lowly South Africa 4-2 in the inaugural match of the quadrennial event. England [ Read More ]