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  Scotland makes Semi-Finals

  One-goal win against Azerbaijan secures spot

  Posted 2 years ago.

  Scotland became the third team to earn a Quarter Final berth at the Electric Ireland FIH Champions Challenge 1 after hanging on for a 3-2 win against Azerbaijan. It was a true back-and-forth affair packed with end-to-end action as the two evenly-matched teams battled for a place in the medal round. More

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  Japan is the favorite among the women to earn a berth to London

  (Photo: FIH / Adrian Boehm)

  Japan squeaks into Semi-Finals

  Late goal in 1-0 win ends India's medal hopes

  Posted 2 years ago.

  It took nearly the entire game, but in the end, Japan secured its spot in the Electric Ireland FIH Champions Challenge 1 Semi-Finals with a 1-0 win against India. More

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  South Africa had possession of the ball for most the game, but Spain still earned the win.

  (Photo: Rodrigo Jaramillo)

  Quarterfinal shocker: Spain into semi-finals

  Top-seeded South Africa falls in extra time, 3-2

  Posted 2 years ago.

  Spain and South Africa learned just how important a strong penalty corner can be in today’s Electric Ireland FIH Champions Challenge 1 Quarter Final. Thanks to three-penalty corner goals, fourth-ranked Spain downed top-ranked South Africa with a 3-2 overtime win. Spain will now move onto to the Semi-Finals, while South Africa moves to the placement round. More

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  Naomi van As

  (Photo: FIH / Stanislas Brochier)

  Dutch star Van As ruled out of Champions Trophy

  More rest needed for injured Naomi

  Posted 2 years ago.

  National team coach Max Caldas will be without brilliant attacker Naomi van As at the Rabo FIH Champions Trophy, which begins in Amstelveen (The Netherlands) this weekend. More

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  (Photo: FIH / Rodrigo Jaramillo)

  Ireland wins Group B

  1-1 tie against Spain enough for top spot

  Posted 2 years ago.

  Ireland stayed unbeaten at the Ireland Electric FIH Champions Challenge 1 after a 1-1 tie against Spain. Ireland was the lowest-seeded team entering the tournament, but they will enter Thursday’s quarterfinal as the top team after winning Group B with two wins and a today’s tie. More

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  (Photo: FIH / Sandra Harik)

  France men secure historic victory against Pakistan

  France 4-2 Pakistan

  Posted 2 years ago.

  In their first official tournament in preparation for the EuroHockey Nations Championship - a qualifing event for the London 2012 Olympic Games – the French team impressed to earn a rare victory against one of the major nations in world hockey. More

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  Pietee Coetzee is raised aloft after breaking the world goal-scoring record

  (Photo: FIH / Rodrigo Jaramillo)

  Pietie Coetzee breaks scoring world record

  Posted 2 years ago.

  South Africa’s Pietie Coetzee broke the goal-scoring hockey world record today in South Africa’s 5-5 tie against the U.S. More

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  India rolls past Azerbaijan

  Five first-half goals secures victory

  Posted 2 years ago.

  India completely dominated Azerbaijan in the last game of the preliminary round, earning a convincing 6-1 win. The win bumps India ahead of Azerbaijan in the final pool standings. The Indian win also secured first place in the Group B standings for host Ireland.   More

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  South Africa takes first place in Group A

  Pietie Coetzee breaks world record for goals scored

  Posted 2 years ago.

  It was a banner day for South Africa at the ESB Electric Ireland FIH Champions Challenge 1. The team’s 5-5 tie against the USA secured first place in the Group A preliminary round and along the way, Pietie Coetzee broke the world record for goals scored.   More

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  Scotland vs. Japan ends in 1-1 draw

  Tie could be enough for Scotland to take first in Group A

  Posted 2 years ago.

  It might not have been their best showing, but a 1-1 draw against Japan today just might have been enough for Scotland to secure first place in Group A.   More

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  Top SA men’s hockey players in All Star Series

  Posted 2 years ago.

  HEAD coach of the South African men’s hockey team, Gregg Clark, Monday released the names of players to take part in the national camp and EagleTurf All Star Series in Durban from June 24 to 30. More

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  Scotland vs. Japan ends in 1-1 draw

  Tie could be enough for Scotland to finish first in Group A

  Posted 2 years ago.

  It might not have been their best showing, but a 1-1 draw against Japan today just might have been enough for Scotland to secure first place in Group A. More