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Jakarta (INA)
Men's Results 30 August
9/10 place INA - THA 1 - 2
7/8 place SRI - OMA 2 - 5
SF1 IND - MAS 2 - 2 (6 - 7 SO)
SF2 PAK - JPN 0 - 1
Final Placings
1/2 Malaysia/Japan
3/4 India/Pakistan
5/6 Korea/Bangladesh
7. Oman
8. Sri Lanka
9. Thailand
10. Indonesia
11/12 Hong Kong China/Kazakhstan
Asian Hockey Federation
By Shahid Khan
Odds on favourites to contest the men’s Gold medal hockey match both India and Pakistan were ousted in the semi-finals at the 18th Asian Games in Jakarta.

Malaysia's players celebrate after their victory against India. AFP
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia turned giant slayers today by stunning mighty India in a penalty shootout to qualify for the Asian Games men’s hockey final.
AFP
JAKARTA: Malaysia's men’s hockey team stunned defending champions India in the 18th Asian Games semi-finals to inch closer to an early ticket for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.
By Azidan Nahar, Azlan Muhammad Zain

S. Kumar does not want to take credit for Malaysia’s win over India in the men’s hockey semi-finals. Bernama Photo
JAKARTA: Goalkeeper S. Kumar does not want to take credit for Malaysia’s win over India in the men’s hockey semi-finals on Thursday.
You’re the man: Malaysian players rushing to hug goalkeeper S. Kumar after the latter made a crucial save in the shootout against India in the semi-finals yesterday. — AFP
MALAYSIA’S men’s hockey team stunned defending champions India in the semi-finals to inch closer to an early ticket for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.
Sundeep Misra

Malaysian players celebrate their victory over India in the men's hockey semi-final clash. AP
With exactly two minutes left on the clock, Hassan Azri made the move that would define the tense, taut, error-ridden thriller that India dished out against Malaysia in the Asian Games men’s semi-final. India led 2-1. When the clock winds down, seconds ticking away with one team leading by the slender margin of a goal and a final beckoning touching distance away, certain areas start shutting down in an athlete. Gone is the focus as mentally without looking at the clock, you start believing that time is on your side. It wasn’t on Malaysia’s side either. The only difference was Malaysia were aware of the surroundings; their players understood in those last seconds that they had only one card left to play — somehow control the ball and create mayhem in the Indian striking circle. Through a majority of the four quarters, Malaysia had realised that the weakest link in the Indian line-up, on that day, was the defence.
Defending champion collapses to a 9-8 defeat to Malaysia
Uthra Ganesan
Double blow: The loss ended India’s golden hopes and took away an Olympic ticket. Photo Credit: PTI
JAKARTA: A brief glimpse into the Indian men’s hockey team’s changing room revealed 18 stony statues staring into nowhere. They had managed to trudge back after a long walk from the turf where, 60 minutes and 19 shots later, the defending champion had collapsed to a 9-8 defeat to Malaysia in the semifinals and ended their golden and Olympic hopes on Thursday.
s2h Team

Malaysia first and then Japan dished out a kind of fare not seen so far in the history of Asian Games. These two nations have entered the final, defeating their higher ranked rivals when counted most, in the semi-finals.
K. Arumugam
It happened recently. Two unexpected teams clashed in the FIFA World Cup. And in our own sport, Rio Olympics saw two new nations fighting out for the honours. Now its the turn of Asian hockey. Surpassing every predictions, and surprising all those assembled at the Gelora stands, Malaysia and Japan made it to the top. The two 'West' Asian nations will deservedly play for gold tomorrow.
Vinayak Padmadeo

India coach Harendra Singh and the players react after the loss to Malaysia. AFP
The Indian heads dropped as SV Sunil missed his attempt deep into the sudden death of a thrilling shootout. On the other hand, the Malaysians, both on the field and in the stands, burst with joy. Malaysia outran India, while their supporters out-screamed the majority Indian crowd in the stadium.

Indian Men's Hockey Team Indian players look on after being defeated by Malaysian team in sudden death by 7-6, in the semifinal match at the 18th Asian Games 2018. , PTI
India's hope of securing another gold medal in men's hockey suffered a 'sudden death' on Thursday. The defending champions went down to Malaysia in a penalty shootout the semifinals at Asian Games 2018.
India's team wait during the penalty shootout at their men's hockey semi-final match against Malaysia at the 18th Asian Games in Jakarta, Indonesia, Thursday. Photo Credit: AP
The Indian defenders looked completely out of sorts as they committed silly errors to allow Malaysia come back into the match after taking the lead twice.
Malaysia stun defending champions India in penalty shoot-out
Muhammad Ali

JAKARTA: Japan took the wind out of Pakistan sails when they defeated the former champions 1-0 in Asian Games 2018 hockey tournament at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium here Thursday, disqualifying the country from reaching the finals. With this humiliating defeat against the minnows, all the tall claims made by the incompetent Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) officials bit the dust. Pakistan had entered the semi-finals as the top team of Group B after beating Thailand, Oman, Kazakhstan, Bangladesh and Malaysia. But Pakistan were shocked as Japan came like a bolt from the blue. In the first semi-final, Malaysia managed to defeat India after a penalty shootout. Pakistan and India will be competing for the bronze medal. Japan twice reached the victory stand, bronze in 1966 and 1970. In the previous Asian Games, they might be considered unlucky as on no less than seven times, Japan finished fourth. They attained fifth spot twice and ended sixth on four occasions. Pakistan are of course the most successful team with eight gold, three silver and three bronze medals. Pakistan’s performance in the Asian Games 2018 has been swept a way of disappointment over the country as it finished in the last four with only three medals, amongst the 37 participating countries, just above Afghanistan, Myanmar and Syria.

India will aim to beat Japan in the Asian Games final to qualify for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Photo: Asian Hockey Federation
As the women's hockey competition at the 18th Asian Games reaches its exciting conclusion, we recap on what has happened so far at a event that has seen some fantastic matches, some drama and upset and, ultimately, has two of the most exciting teams playing for the gold medal.
By B.G.Joshi (Sehore-Bhopal, India)

Captain Rani Rampal(221 caps,104 goals) has to score today.
Indian women have the challenge to win the Asian Games gold medal after 36 years to enter the Tokyo Olympic (2020). India has played the most matches in women's hockey against Japan (63). Both teams will meet the fourth time in the title match today.

JAKARTA: Pakistan failed to secure a place in the final of the Asia Games hockey, losing to Japan 1-0.
Gniezno (POL)
Results 30 August
CYP v UKR (RR) 0 - 21
ITA v LTU (RR) 10 - 0
CZE v POL (RR) 0 - 2
Pool standings
| Rank | Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Poland | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 30 | 9 |
| 2 | Ukraine | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 33 | 2 | 31 | 7 |
| 3 | Italy | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 4 | 11 | 7 |
| 4 | Czech Republic | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 3 |
| 5 | Lithuania | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 32 | -31 | 0 |
| 6 | Cyprus | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 48 | -48 | 0 |

The venues for all FIH Pro League matches were announced today
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has announced the proposed venues that will host the FIH Pro League during the 2019 season.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – After a few weeks of regeneration, the U.S. Women’s National Team will get back to international competition when they travel to Osaka, Japan for the Four Nations Women’s Ibaraki International Tournament from September 12-16. This event will feature FIH Hero World Ranked No. 3 Australia, No. 10 Korea, No. 12 USA and No. 14 Japan.

Tevin Kok of South Africa runs with the ball during the Mens Pool A Hockey match between South Africa and Scotland on day one of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games at Gold Coast Hockey Centre on April 5, 2018 on the Gold Coast, Australia. (April 4, 2018 - Source: Mark Kolbe/Getty Images AsiaPac)
The South African Hockey Association is pleased to announce a further twelve players that will join the South African Men’s Hockey team. Although they will not form part of the World Cup Squad, they will take part in the training camps and form part of the structure in the period following the FIH Hockey World Cup in India later this year.

Tickets for the Anniversary International in partnership with Toshiba TVs are on sale now as we mark 30 years since Great Britain men's Olympic gold medal win at Seoul 1988.
Ben Somerford
Hockey Australia today announces an 18-member Under-23 Australian Development team for the upcoming China Tour from 3-12 November in Changzhou.

©: Frank Uijlenbroek / World Sport Pics
SV Arminen coach Dariusz Rachwalski says his side are “rather excited” about the opportunity to represent Austria once again in EHL ROUND1 as national champions.
by Helge Schütz

Maryke Short (left) in action for DTS against Unam during her playing days a few years ago.
THE Namibia Hockey Union (NHU) has cleared Maryke Short of racism or discrimination following an internal investigation into the affair.

Each week, USA Field Hockey highlights some of the top college games in Division I, II and III.
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Jakarta (INA)
Women's results 29 August
7/8 place TPE - INA 0 - 2
5/6 place MAS - THA 2 - 0
SF 1 JPN - KOR 2 - 0
SF 2 IND - CHN 1 - 0
Final Placings
1/2 India/Japan
3/4 Korea/China
5. Malaysia
6. Thailand
7. Indonesia
8. Chinese Taipei
9/10. Hong Kong China/Kazakhstan
Asian Hockey Federation
India will now face Japan, who upset five-time champions South Korea 2-0 in the other semifinal
Uthra Ganesan
Indian women's hockey team celebrates after defeating China in the semifinal match at the 18th Asian Games 2018 in Jakarta, Indonesia on Wednesday, Aug 29, 2018. Photo Credit: PTI
For 40 minutes on Wednesday, the Indian women’s hockey team played nothing like it had through the tournament here so far, or to the potential it had shown in the league stages.

Asian Games 2018 India's women''s hockey team celebrate after a goal against China. , PTI
The Indian women's hockey team made its first Asian Games final in 20 years, outlasting three-time champions China 1-0 in a fiercely-contested battle on Wednesday.
s2h Team

Today was India's National Sports Day. Indian girls celebrated the way it should be: giving nation a joy on the turf in Jakarta. Rani Rampal's wonder girls overcame gritty China in a keenly fought semi-final today to post their fifth straight victory, to ensure a place in the coveted final. India enters Asian Games hockey final after 1998.
K. Arumugam

It took long time for the Indian girls to return to the dug out. First, the eleven players celebrated as if the title is won. Then they moved to where the goalie was waiting for them. Hugging, embracing, laughter, holding the other, even lifting......were all there. Then the players from the bench burst out and reached out to them, along with the coaching staff as well. Then girls in a spurt of moment walked across the turf to reach out to the stands. Here were about a hundred Indian supporters with tricolour, who were lending full throat during the entire match. Selfie sessions over. One can understand the joy of the girls on the turf. As coach Marinje Sjoerd rightly said that the win is an emotional issue even for him.

India have broken the record for the most goals scored in a tournament Photo: Asia Hockey Federation
A possible India versus Pakistan men's hockey final and a world record in tournament goal scoring is making the hockey event at the 18th Asian Games compelling viewing for spectators at the multi-sports event and those watching from around the world.
s2h Team
Statistics support Indian supremacy, but sensitivity is not. India and Malaysia hockey affairs in men's category is heavily overloaded in favour of India. This is history. India have lost just a solitary match in their eleven encounters since 1958 Asian Games. Even otherwise, one takes the last ten matches, its again India that dominates the numbers.
By B.G.Joshi (Sehore-Bhopal, India)

Aslam Sher Khan’s equalizer goal in SF of KL World Cup (1975) is a mile stone in Indian Hockey. Harcharan Singh scored (3-2) the winning goal in extra time. India won the World Cup.
India displayed great attacking hockey in the pool stages and pumped in as many as 76 goals in five matches
India celebrate during their match against South Korea
Brimming with confidence after scoring a record number of goals, title holders India will be eyeing another dominant outing as they take on tricky Malaysia in the semifinal of the men’s hockey competition at the Asian Games here on Thursday.
MALAYSIA will be banking on their penalty corner prowess to upset defending champions India in the semi-finals at the Gelora Bung Karno Hockey Stadium.
By Azidan Nahar and Azlan Muhammad Zain

The memory of sending India packing in 2010 is enough to fire up the Malaysian hockey team when the two sides clash in the Asian Games semi-finals tomorrow. Pic by NSTP/FATHIL ASRI
JAKARTA: The memory of sending India packing in 2010 is enough to fire up the Malaysian hockey team when the two sides clash in the Asian Games semi-finals tomorrow.
Ijaz Chaudhry
Japan is one of only four countries (Pakistan, India and Malaysia are the others) who have figured in all the 15 competitions of men’s hockey at the Asian Games.
By Nabil Tahir

PHOTO: AFP
KARACHI: Pakistan hockey team, after winning all their pool B matches in the ongoing Asian Games, are eyeing a semi-final victory against pool A second-placed team Japan when they face each other on Thursday.
JAKARTA: Pakistan hockey team, after winning all their pool B matches in the ongoing Asian Games, are eyeing a semi-final victory against pool A second-placed team Japan when they face each other on Thursday (today). The silver medallists of the last editions, Pakistan, who showed an appetite for attacking hockey during the Asiad have scored 45 goals in their pool matches and conceded only one, and are hoping to carry the same approach in the semis. A victory in the semis will mean that they will get a chance to fight for gold and most importantly first qualification for the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics.
Gniezno (POL)
Results 29 August
UKR v ITA (RR) 1 - 1
CYP v CZE (RR) 0 - 10
LTU v POL (RR) 0 - 11
Pool Standings
| Rank | Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Poland | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 28 | 6 |
| 2 | Ukraine | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 4 |
| 3 | Italy | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 4 |
| 4 | Czech Republic | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 4 | 9 | 3 |
| 5 | Lithuania | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 22 | -21 | 0 |
| 6 | Cyprus | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 27 | -27 | 0 |
By Florence Almond
The FIH Hockey Series Open gives lower ranked hockey nations a chance to compete and progress ©FIH/Twitter
Three more games were played in the International Hockey Federation (FIH) Hockey Series in Gniezno, Poland today with both Poland and Czech Republic winning and keeping a clean sheet.
No go: Mohd Akhimullah Anuar Esook (left) is among the seven players not taking part in the Sultan of Johor Cup.
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian junior coach Nor Saiful Zaini is in a dilemma as he will not have the services of seven key players for the six-nation Sultan of Johor Cup hockey tournament at the Taman Daya Hockey Stadium in Johor Baru from Oct 6-13.