The inaugural FIH Hockey5s World Cup got underway in Muscat, Oman on Wednesday. South Africa had two pool matches to navigate starting with Zambia in the morning session and Australia in the afternoon.
In the morning game South Africa avenged their loss to Zambia at the African qualifier with some superb style. Led superbly by captain Toni Marks the team attacked from the off creating several chances. The skipper herself opened the scoring with a reaction strike under the keeper. Kriekie van Wyk doubled the score with a goal from distance before Marks made it three with a superb strike from...
The SA Women's Hockey5s have secured top spot in the group with a victory over Ukraine. They will next play Fiji / Malaysia in the Quarter Finals on Friday morning.
FIH Hockey5s World Cup 2024 Pool B Standings
It was breathless and remarkable as the SA Womens Hockey5s came from 1-4 down to win 6-4 against Malaysia and secure a spot in this evenings Semi-Final against India or New Zealand.
In a clash of titans at the FIH Hockey5s World Cup, South Africa’s aspirations for glory were dashed by a formidable Indian team delivering a masterclass performance.
South Africa opened the scoring through Teshawn de la Ray with a well taken reverse stick finish. It was a goal the South Africans deserved having settled into the competition quicker. But it was short lived lead for the South Africans as India levelled through Abaso, a little against the run of play.
South Africa’s inspirational captain Toni Marks re-established the lead with another well taken goal while at the other end Grace...
The South African Hockey5s Women knew they had already at least emulated the best ever South African achievement at an FIH World Cup by qualifying for the top 4, they were determined to try and make history as they challenged the Polish for the Bronze medal at the FIH Hockey5s World Cup.
It was however the Europeans who were the dominant force in the first half and they opened the score. A momentary pause from the South African defence was capitalised on by the Polish striker Katerla hit in an instinctive goal. It’s a name the South Africans would start to dread as she double the score when...
Dazzling Dutch women crowned inaugural FIH Hockey5s World Champions
Lausanne, Switzerland: The Netherlands produced a clinical performance to beat India and claim the inaugural title as the women’s tournament at the FIH Hockey5s World Cup came to an end in Muscat, Oman on Saturday.
In doing so the seemingly invincible Oranje added yet another trophy to their incredible collection which includes Olympic gold, world senior and junior titles, Indoor World Cup gold and the FIH Hockey Pro League title.
Earlier in the...
Lausanne, Switzerland: The first ever men’s FIH Hockey5s World Cup came to a thrilling conclusion with the Netherlands overcoming Malaysia to lift the trophy and match what their women’s team achieved just four days ago.
Malaysia can be justifiably proud of their silver medal, having successfully built their senior side up from junior level over the past few years. Six of their players were part of the squad that clinched the gold medal at the 2018 Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires, which was played in the Hockey5s format.
Meanwhile, there...
