Hockey World Cup 2018 News
India were knocked out of the Hockey World Cup following a 2-1 defeat against the Netherlands in a do or die clash.
The 5-3 upset win over Olympic champions Argentina in the ongoing men's World Cup has been the catalyst for a 'French Revolution' in an unchartered territory.
By virtue of this win, India finished on top of Pool C with seven points ahead of world no.3 Belgium on account of better goal difference.
India defeated Canada 5-1 to to end their pool campaign on a rousing note and sail into the quarter-finals of the Men's Hockey World Cup 2018 on Saturday.
With one win and a draw, India are currently placed on top of Pool C ahead of Belgium on account of better goal (+4) average than the Olympic silver medallist.
France could not have asked for a better chance to cause the first upset and pocket full three points from the game but was denied by Cortes' brilliance in front of the goal.
India drew 2-2 against Belgium in their second Pool C clash at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Sunday.
Pakistan next have a big game against Malaysia on December 5 while Germany will be up against Netherlands.
Aiming to win a rare hat-trick of titles, Australia chief coach Colin Batch said a disastrous outing here could seriously affect its preparations for the Tokyo Olympics as its government may not release additional funds.
Simranjeet Singh (43rd, 46th minutes) scored a brace, while Mandeep Singh (10th), Akashdeep Singh (12th) and Lalit Upadhyay (45th) were the other goal getters for India against South Africa, ranked 10 places below India.
India defeated minnows South Africa 5-0 to open their campaign on a rousing note in the Men's Hockey World Cup 2018 on Wednesday.
World number 15 South Africa coach Mark Hopkins said the biggest hurdle for the growth of the game in South Africa is "funding".
Welcoming players from 16 international teams, Patnaik said people of Odisha have been looking forward to hosting the sporting extravaganza.
India, grouped in Pool B, face Olympic Champions England in their home ground on the opening day of the prestigious tournament.
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