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London (ENG)
Results 30 July
BEL v ESP (Cross-over) 0 - 0 (2 - 3 SO)
ARG v NZL (Cross-over) 2 - 0
Upcoming 31 July
18:00 ITA v IND (Cross-over)
20:15 ENG v KOR (Cross-over)
Final Placings
9-12
Belgium
New Zealand
13 - 16
China
Japan
South Africa
United States
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Beatriz Perez in the shoot-out. Pic credit: Getty Images/FIH
There was a distinctly fiesta feel to Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre as first Spain and then Argentina won through to the quarter-finals of the Vitality Hockey Women's World Cup, London 2018.

Argentina and Spain progressed to the quarter finals of the Vitality Hockey Women’s World Cup after crossover victories over Belgium and Argentina.
By The Hockey Paper

Belgium’s Red Panthers were denied the chance of a World Cup quarter-final berth in controversial fashion as Spain advanced in a tense shoot out on Tuesday.

Photo: Getty Images
The Vantage Black Sticks women have been knocked out of the Hockey World Cup going down 2-0 to a strong Argentina side in the team's cross-over match in London.
Separated by just one place in the world rankings there was nothing to choose between the two teams in the opening quarter.
The Vantage Black Sticks Women started with some busy attack work but it was Argentina who came closest to breaking the deadlock. Lucina von der Hyde’s strike on goal well saved by New Zealand goalkeeper Grace O’Hanlon. World player of the year Delfina Merino also firing over the crossbar from the middle of the circle.
By David Leggat
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Noel Barrionuevo of Argentina celebrates scoring the opening goal from a penalty stroke. Photo / Getty
New Zealand's World Cup hopes are over, beaten 2-0 by Argentina in their elimination game in London today.
A freak incident led to the Black Sticks crashing out of the Women's Hockey World Cup as they lost 2-0 to Argentina in the second round in London on Monday (Tuesday NZ time).
By David Leggat
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New Zealand Blacks Sticks celebrate. Photo / Photosport.co.nz
New Zealand have paid a heavy price for their profligacy in front of goal at the women's hockey World Cup.
By B.G.Joshi (in Lee valley hockey stadium, Olympic Park, London)
The India- Italy cross-over match will be a battle of two giants captains Rani Rampal (216 match 115 goals) and Chira Tiddi(143 caps).

India had held USA to a 1-1 draw in their last pool match. file
Bolstered by the campaign-saving draw against the mighty USA, Indian women’s hockey team will fancy its chances against lower-ranked Italy in the cross-over World Cup match, here tomorrow.

Xavier Reckinger inspires Germany to win against Argentina. Pic credit: Getty Images/FIH
Germany have got off to a flying start at the Vitality Hockey Women's World Cup, London 2018. They have won all three Pool C games, beating South Africa, Argentina and Spain to qualify straight through to the quarter-finals. This was achieved after the squad had spent just 28 days together this year.

England recorded their first win at the Vitality Hockey Women's to finish second in Pool B and qualify for the knockout stages.
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The Hockeyroos will face Argentina in the 2018 Women’s World Cup quarter-finals on Thursday morning (AEST) after Las Leonas defeated New Zealand 2-0 in the playoffs overnight.
By The Hockey Paper

Carlien Dirkse van den Heuvel, Holland captain PIC: Getty Images
Every international tournament brings caps’ milestones: acknowledgments or flowers for 50, 100 and 150 and so on. Sunday’s latest presentation was eye-opening for Dutch captain Carlien Dirkse van den Heuvel – and their rivals.
England coach Danny Kerry says some of his squad have "lost belief" after a misfiring penalty corner routine threatened their World Cup place.
by Jonathan Twumasi

A 16-year-old Hockey Maker showcased her desire to be a part of the Vitality Hockey Women’s World Cup by working on a shift – the day after achieving bronze in an international hockey competition.
By Jugjet Singh
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian men's hockey team finally shared the spoils with Australia A, when they drew 2-2 in Perth Monday.
However, it came at the back of three 3-2, 4-2 and 3-0 defeats, and the national side will play their last friendly on Wednesday.
Click here for the Official Results for all age groups.
By Jugjet Singh

THE 55+ Malaysian team
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian veterans' 55+ team beat Argentina 2-0 Monday to qualify for the quarter-finals of the Masters Hockey World Cup in Terrassa, Spain.

TERASSA, Spain - The third day of the EXIN Masters World Cup in Terassa, Spain featured seven of USA's nine teams compete.
Abdul Ghaffar

Captain Mohammad Rizwan Sr. and other players.
Players of the Pakistan hockey team on Monday threatened to boycott next month's Asian Games — also known as Asiad — if their daily allowances from the last six months are not paid, DawnNewsTV reported.
KARACHI: The Pakistan hockey team has announced to not participate in the forthcoming Asian games in protest over the non-issuance of their due daily allowance.

LAHORE: Players of the Pakistan hockey team on Monday threatened to boycott next month’s Asian Games if their daily allowances from the last six months are not paid. The warning followed the announcement of an 18-member squad by the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) for the Asiad slated to be held in Jakarta from August 18 to September 2. Talking to reporters along with other players, team captain Mohammad Rizwan Senior said the team had decided that they would not travel to take part in the Asian Games unless all of their dues from the last six months are cleared. He said none of the players had been paid their daily allowances for last six months, which total more than Rs0.8 million per player. “This is the entire team’s decision and we are with the captain,” said player Imran Butt. Rizwan Sr said it had been six months since the players were paid their domestic or international dues. “Therefore we have decided we should make the government realise that it is treating the national sport like an orphan,” he maintained.
Mohsin Ali

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) secretary Olympian Shahbaz Senior has requested Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) to send 25-meber Pakistan hockey contingent at least a week earlier, as they have golden chance of finishing on the podium.
Pietermaritzburg
Results 30 July
SG v SGN (Pool A) 12 - 0
SGW v WPP (Pool B) 4 - 3
NG v KZNM (Pool B) 5 - 0
EP v FS (Pool B) 3 - 2
WP v NW (Pool A) 7 - 0
KZNC v SAU21 (Pool A) 3 - 2
Pool Standings
Pool A
| Rank | Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
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| 1 | Southern Gauteng (SG) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 25 | 6 |
| 2 | TUFFY Western Province (WP) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 6 |
| 3 | KZN Raiders (KZNC) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 6 |
| 4 | SA U21 (SAU21) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 0 |
| 5 | Southern Gauteng Nuggets (SGN) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 20 | -18 | 0 |
| 6 | North West (NW) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 20 | -20 | 0 |
Pool B
| Rank | Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
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| 1 | Witsies (SGW) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| 2 | Northern Blues (NG) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| 3 | Eastern Province (EP | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 6 |
| 4 | WP Peninsula (WPP) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 0 |
| 5 | Free State (FS) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 9 | -6 | 0 |
| 6 | KZN Mynahs (KZNM) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | -9 | 0 |
Pietermaritzburg
Results 30 July
NGB v NCB (Pool A) 3 - 4
SACD v KZNI (Pool A) 3 - 0
MPU v NCA (Pool A) 4 - 1
Pool Standings
| Rank | Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
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| 1 | Mpumalanga (MPU) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 2 | SACD (SACD) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 3 | Northern Cape B (NCB) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| 4 | Northerns Daisies (NGB) | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 3 |
| 5 | Northern Cape A (NCA) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 0 |
| 6 | KZN Inland (KZNI) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 7 | -4 | 0 |

Photo: Sean Burke
Undoubtedly all eyes were on the final game of day 1 of the 2018 Men’s IPT, where Tuffy Western Province would take on the SA Invitational U21 side. In a group that features both last year’s winners SPAR KZN Raiders and 2016 winners Southern Gauteng, an early loss would make the mountain far more difficult in the route to the crown.

National Squad player Tyson Dlungwana appearing for Northern Blues
After the thrill of the opening day’s action, crowds in Pietermaritzburg were once again entertained by a day of goals and more. After two days both Group A and Group B are perfectly split with the top 3 having 100% records and the bottom three yet to taste victory.
By Elizabeth Mburugu

Photo: Jenipher Wachie, Standard
Former Kenya Hockey Union (KHU) men’s Premier League champions Butali Sugar Warriors remain on course to retaining their title.
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London (ENG)
Results 29 July
KOR v CHN (Pool A) 1 - 1
NED v ITA (Pool A) 12 - 1
IND v USA (Pool B) 1 - 1
ENG v IRL (Pool B) 1 - 0
Upcoming 30 July
18:00 BEL v ESP (Cross-over)
20:15 ARG v NZL (Cross-over)
Final pool standings
Pool A
| Rank | Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
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| 1 | Netherlands | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 2 | 24 | 9 |
| 2 | Italy | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 12 | -7 | 6 |
| 3 | Korea | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9 | -8 | 1 |
| 4 | China | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 11 | -9 | 1 |
Pool B
| Rank | Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ireland | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | England | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| 3 | India | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 2 |
| 4 | United States | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 2 |
Pool C
| Rank | Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
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| 1 | Germany | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 9 |
| 2 | Argentina | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 4 |
| 3 | Spain | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 3 |
| 4 | South Africa | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 11 | -8 | 1 |
Pool D
| Rank | Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
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| 1 | Australia | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 5 |
| 2 | Belgium | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 4 |
| 3 | New Zealand | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| 4 | Japan | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 10 | -3 | 3 |

Carlien van den Heuvel celebrated 200 caps by scoring two goals. Getty Images/FIH
A record-breaking victory over Italy helped the Netherlands to join Ireland, Germany and Australia in the quarter-finals of the Vitality Hockey Women's World Cup London 2018, as the pool phase ended at the Lee Valley Hockey & Tennis Centre. The Dutch produced a stunning performance to set a new record in terms of the biggest ever victory at an official FIH Women's World Cup, with the 12-1 triumph over the Italians eclipsing the nine goal winning margins achieved by West Germany(1976: 9-0 vs Nigeria / 1978: 10-1 vs Nigeria) and Korea (1990: 9-0 vs USA).

Captain Rani celebrates. Pic credit: Getty Images/FIH
The second and final session brought the curtain down on the pool phase, with two crucial matches in Pool D taking place in front of another vociferous crowd at the Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre.

Netherlands World Cup
Pool B
England recorded their first win at the Vitality Hockey Women's World Cup as they beat Ireland 1-1 to secure second place in Pool B.
By B.G.Joshi (in Lee valley hockey stadium, Olympic Park, London)
India salvaged their pride by drawing in the match (1-1) against the energetic USA team. Captain Rani Rampal scored the equalizing goal in 31st minute on the 5th penalty corner. Earlier USA took the lead in the 11th minute through a counter attack. Ranked no. 7, the USA has won 4 bronze medals (OG-1984; WC-1994; CT-1995 and 2016) in the FIH’s elite tournaments. Americans were the semifinalist in the last World Cup (Hague-2014).

Image by Mark Palczewski
LONDON, England - It was now or never. The U.S. Women’s National Team walked on the pitch for their final pool game of the Vitality Women’s Hockey World Cup at the Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre and knew they had one job to do - win to advance in the tournament. After scoring first, USA was put under a lot of pressure until India found the equalizer one minute into the third quarter to bring the game to a 1-1 draw and end their World Cup campaign.
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India will stay in London and play a match more, if not more, as it drew the fighting States 1-1 and finished comfotable third behind Ireland and Great Britain in the pool table of the Women's World Cup underway in London.
As per the rules of the tournament the top teams from the four pools progress directly to the quarterfinals.
Indian women hockey members celebrate a goal during the Women’s Hockey World Cup in London. Photo Credit: AP
Under pressure Indian women’s hockey team produced a spirited performance to come back from a goal down and hold higher-ranked USA to a 1-1 draw in their last Pool B match and progress to the knock-out stages of the World Cup in London on Sunday.

England World Cup
England recorded their first win at the Vitality Hockey Women's to finish second in Pool B and qualify for the knockout stages.

Ireland fall 1-0 to world number 2 England despite superb defensive effort throughout.
England kept their World Cup hopes alive with a 1-0 victory over Ireland at Lee Valley Park in London.
England need to improve if they are to reach the latter stages of the World Cup, former international Helen Richardson-Walsh says.

There was realistically more hope than expectation as Supergroup South Africa took on World number 3 Argentina in their final game of the FIH Vitality Hockey Women’s World Cup. The African champions had experienced a harrowing tournament so far falling short against Spain and Germany, to all but dispel pre-tournament optimism.

Olivia Merry and the Vantage Black Sticks celebrate the winning goal against Argentina, in last years Sentinel Homes Hockey World League quarter final match, in Auckland. Photo: Simon Watts, BWMedia Photography
The Vantage Black Sticks Women believe they can win when it matters against Argentina in tomorrow's do or die crossover match at the Vitality Hockey Women's World Cup, in London.
By David Leggat
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Stacey Michelsen s weaving runs frequently troubled the Australians. Photo / Photosport
The women's Black Sticks will need to dig deep to make the World Cup quarter-finals after a 1-1 draw with Australia in London yesterday.
OLIVIA CALDWELL

Ella Gunson and the Black Sticks will meet Argentina in the women's hockey World Cup on Tuesday morning. ANDREW CORNAGA/PHOTOSPORT
The Black Sticks will limp into Tuesday morning's match against Argentina with everything on the line after drawing with Australia on Sunday.
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Hockeyroos captain Emily Smith says the side’s performance in Sunday morning’s (AEST) 1-1 draw with New Zealand was a step forward as they plan towards to the 2018 Women’s World Cup quarter-finals.
By Umpire Cam

As much as the mobile phone manufacturers tell us about the wonders of the camera in their newest models, they will have their limitations.
Barranquilla (COL)
Results 29 July
GUA v JAM (7th Place) 0 - 0 (0 - 3 SO
BAR v DOM (5th Place) Forfeit 5 - 0
GUY v TTO (Bronze Medal) 0 - 5
CUB v MEX (Gold Medal) 2 - 0
Final Placings
1. Cuba
2. Mexico
3. Trinidad and Tobago
4. Guyana
5. Barbados
6. Dominican Republic
7. Jamaica
8. Guatemala
FIH Match Centre
Damian Gordon

Cuba Win Gold. Photo: Juan David Armesto
We were provided with a really mixed bag today. We had a shootout, a forfeit and a blowout to go with an intriguing final match. Cuba were hoping to follow in the footsteps of their ladies team, going on to win gold after losing their opening match. Mexico were hoping to repeat the feat of the gold medal winning team of 2010.
Damian Gordon

2018 Central American & Caribbean Games (Women) - Final. Photo: Juan David Armesto
The women treated us to an exciting final day of hockey. Cuba, Trinidad & Tobago, Dominican Republic and Guyana were all winners of their final matches, pushed hard by their opponents. Our Pan American Games bound teams treated us to an exciting final.
Rachael Thomspon-King
Led by veteran player Kwandwane Browne, the local men’s hockey team bagged bronze to increase T&T’s medal haul to 19 yesterday at the Central America and Caribbean Games in Barranquilla, Colombia.
Dusseldorf (GER)
Results 29 July
IRL v FRA (RR) 2 - 2
GER v ARG (RR) 3 - 3
Final Pool standings
| Rank | Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
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| 1 | Germany | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 4 | 9 | 7 |
| 2 | Argentina | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 7 |
| 3 | France | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 10 | -6 | 1 |
| 4 | Ireland | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 9 | -6 | 1 |
Click here for the Official Results for all age groups.
EXIN Masters World Cup official site

Image by Yisel Armas
TERASSA, Spain - July 29, 2018 - The second day of the EXIN Masters World Cup saw eight of the nine USA teams compete in Terassa, Spain.
By Jugjet Singh
The Malaysian veterans 45+ team lost 3-0 to France at the Masters Hockey World Cup in Terrassa, Spain.
By Jugjet Singh
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's back will be against the wall when they play provincial side Australia A in the fourth friendly in Perth Monday.
By Jugjet Singh
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysain women's hockey squad won the five-series friendlies 3-0 when they beat Queensland 3-2 Sunday.
Pietermaritzburg
Results 29 July
EP v KZNM (Pool B) 4 - 0
SG v NW (Pool A) 13 - 0
SGW v FS (Pool B) 6 - 1
KZNC v SGN (Pool A) 8 - 2
NG v WPP (Pool B) 2 - 1
WP v SAU21 (Pool A) 3 - 2
Pool standings
Pool A
| Rank | Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
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| 1 | Southern Gauteng (RSA) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 3 |
| 2 | KZN Raiders (RSA) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 3 |
| 3 | TUFFY Western Province (RSA) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 4 | SA U21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 0 |
| 5 | Southern Gauteng Nuggets (RSA) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 8 | -6 | 0 |
| 6 | North West (RSA) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 13 | -13 | 0 |
Pool B
| Rank | Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
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| 1 | Witsies (RSA) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 3 |
| 2 | Eastern Province (RSA) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| 3 | Northern Blues (RSA) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 4 | WP Peninsula (RSA) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 |
| 5 | KZN Mynahs (RSA) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | -4 | 0 |
| 6 | Free State (RSA) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | -5 | 0 |
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London (ENG)
Results 28 July
ESP v GER (Pool C) 1 - 3
ARG v RSA (Pool C) 1 - 1
JPN v BEL (Pool D) 3 - 6
NZL v AUS (Pool D) 1 - 1
Upcoming fixtures 29 July (GMT+1)
11:00 KOR v CHN (Pool A)
13:00 NED v ITA (Pool A)
17:00 IND v USA (Pool B)
19:00 ENG v IRL (Pool B)
Pool standings
Pool A
| Rank | Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
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| 1 | Netherlands | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 13 | 6 |
| 2 | Italy | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 6 |
| 3 | China | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 10 | -7 | 0 |
| 4 | Korea | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | -8 | 0 |
Pool B
| Rank | Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ireland | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| 2 | England | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2 | India | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 1 |
| 4 | United States | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 1 |
Pool C
| Rank | Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
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| 1 | Germany | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 9 |
| 2 | Argentina | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 4 |
| 3 | Spain | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 3 |
| 4 | South Africa | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 1 |
Pool D
| Rank | Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
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| 1 | Australia | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 5 |
| 2 | Belgium | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 4 |
| 3 | New Zealand | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| 4 | Japan | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 10 | -3 | 3 |

South Africa's Shelley Jones in action against Las Leonas. Pic credit: Getty Images/FIH
Going into the last round of pool matches, incredibly the only guaranteed quarter-finalist remained Ireland. As the opening match got underway – a Pool C, all-Europe affair between Spain (WR:11) and Germany (WR:6) – it was still possible for all 16 teams to qualify.