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  2012 Olympic Games (men), London

  (Photo: Frank Uijlenbroek)

  Pakistan joins 2012 Champions Trophy

  Eight-team field now known for Melbourne

  Posted 9 months ago.

  The FIH today confirmed the eighth and final team for the FIH Champions Trophy to be held in Melbourne, Australia, December 1-9 will be Pakistan. Pakistan was given the second invitational spot by the FIH Executive Board. The decision was made at the latest meeting of the Board, which concluded yesterday.  x 7 More

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  2012 Olympic Games (women), London

  (Photo: Stanislas Brochier)

  Hockeyroos edge China for 5th place

  Belgium leave wooden spoon to USA

  Posted 9 months ago.

  Battle for 5th place was a tight fight, but Australia were slightly better at converting their chances. Playing in their first ever Olympic appearance, Cinderella of the competition Belgium overcame an early USA goal to finish with a 2-1 win and a strong performance.   More

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  The Netherlands and Argentina line up another memorable battle

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  Netherlands and Argentina set for another epic

  World numbers one and two continue their battle for world supremacy

  Posted 9 months ago.

  Labelled ‘El Classico’ by Carlos Retegui, Friday’s final pits together the two dominant forces on the world stage as Argentina and the Netherlands (8pm, GMT). Between them, they have claimed every world level title dating back to 2006, including six Champion’s Trophies, two World Cups and an Olympic title between them.  x 17 More

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  2012 Olympic Games (men), London

  (Photo: Grant Treeby)

  Pakistan charges back from two deficits to take seventh place

  Black Sticks early strikes lead the way to ninth place in London

  Posted 9 months ago.

  Muhammad Imran provided the winner over Korea (3-2) from a penalty corner drag flick providing Sohail Abbas a victory in his 350th international. Argentina left their comeback until too late as the Black Sticks controlled the game (3-1) through strong midfield and sharp finishing. More

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  2012 Olympic Games (men), London

  (Photo: Grant Treeby)

  World's leading lights set for semi-final battle royale

  Australia meet Germany and the Netherlands face off with GB

  Posted 9 months ago.

  The world’s four highest ranked sides take the biggest stage in world hockey today aiming to move one step closer to Olympic glory at the Riverbank Arena as Australia, Germany, the Netherlands and hosts Great Britain are all within one result of a medal. More

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  2012 Olympic Games (women), London

  (Photo: Frank Uijlenbroek)

  Argentina set up "El Clasico" with Netherlands

  Brave Great Britain comeback cut short by world champions

  Posted 9 months ago.

  Argentina kept alive their dream of a maiden Olympic gold medal as first half goals from Noel Barrionuevo and Carla Rebecchi proved just enough to dash Great Britain’s hopes of home glory. It sets up a final date with the Netherlands on Friday, a tie coach Carlos Retegui described as hockey's 'El Clasico'  x 36 More

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  2012 Olympic Games (women), London

  (Photo: Stanislas Brochier)

  Sombroek's stunning saves seal Netherlands final passage

  New Zealand undone as Dutch goalkeeper keeps out three penalties in shoot-out

  Posted 9 months ago.

  Joyce Sombroek pulled off three memorable penalty saves to set up Ellen Hoog to secure the Netherlands a third successive Olympic final berth at a tense Riverbank Arena. In doing so, they killed off the dreams of a New Zealand playing in their first ever semi-final, a side who have been one of the joys to watch during this campaign with their fast-paced, direct style.  x 12 More

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  Lisa Hahn was the key to the German win today with two goals

  (Photo: Stanislas Brochier)

  Hahn's double lifts Germany to seventh place

  Murakami strikes twice for Japan to take ninth

  Posted 9 months ago.

  Germany and Japan earned bragging rights in their placement games in early morning action at Riverbank Arena. Germany took seventh place vs. Korea on the strength of two goals from Lisa Hahn, while Japan relied on two goals from Ai Murakami to earn a 2-1 win against South Africa in the ninth-place game. More

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  2012 Olympic Games (women), London

  (Photo: Stanislas Brochier)

  New Zealand the bolters as women's final four showdown

  Netherlands, Argentina and hosts Great Britain contest crunch games with kiwi newcomers

  Posted 9 months ago.

  And then there were four. The Riverbank roar is all set to salute some of the world’s finest hockey as the women of New Zealand and the Netherlands (3.30pm) kick-start the final sprint for the medals before Great Britain and Argentina meet (8pm) in the second semi-final. More

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  2012 Olympic Games (men), London

  (Photo: Stanislas Brochier)

  GB survive dramatic finale to earn final four berth

  Australia's magnificent seven seals semi-spot; Argentina overwhelm South Africa in goal fest

  Posted 9 months ago.

  Great Britain got the point they needed to progress from Pool A but it came in gut-wrenching fashion as Spain threw everything at a late comeback (1-1); Australia earlier put Pakistan to the sword (7-0) to confirm their place in the semi-finals; Argentina came back from a 2-goal deficit to severely punish South Africa (6-3) and leave them bottom of the group.  x 2 More

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  2012 Olympic Games (men), London

  (Photo: Frank Uijlenbroek)

  Dutch success hands Germany semi-final pass

  Germany advance at Korea's expense; Belgium cutting edge defies India for third

  Posted 9 months ago.

  The Netherlands strong win over Korea (4-2) resolved the issue of who would join them in the semi-final with Germany the profiteers in Pool B; Belgium's clinical finishing showed India a clean set of heels (3-0) for third place; New Zealand were stung late (5-5) on by Christopher Zeller to be stuck in fifth place More

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  2012 Olympic Games (women), London

  (Photo: Grant Treeby)

  Japan hand hosts present with China win

  Komazawa strike sees Britain through to semis despite loss to The Netherlands; fighting Belgium lose to Korea

  Posted 10 months ago.

  Rika Komazawa’s scrambled effort 16 minutes from time ultimately handed Great Britain the second semi-final berth from Pool A, ending China’s hopes of reaching the final four. Great Britain loss to The Netherlands later in the day did not change the standings. Belgium fought hard and to the bitter end, but could not avoid a defeat to Korea that condemned them to the bottom place in Pool A. More

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