Hockey World Cup LIVE Streaming: 4 teams FIGHT for 2 DIRECT quarterfinals spots, fate of Group A & B to be decided today, Follow Hockey WC LIVE Updates
Hockey World Cup LIVE Streaming: Today in Hockey WC – Odisha Hockey World Cup is entering its business end. On Friday, final group stage matches will take place. A total of 4 teams will vie for 2 quarterfinal spots available. Australia and Argentina from Pool A and Belgium & Germany from Pool B will compete. The day starts with Australia vs SouthAfrica at 1 PM. France vs Argentina takes place at 3 PM. Belgium vs Japan at 5 PM and Korea vs Germany at 7 PM will complete Pool B formalities. Hockey WC LIVE Broadcast will be on Star Sports Network. Watch Hockey WC LIVE Streaming on Disney+Hoststar & FanCode. Follow FIH Hockey World Cup 2023 LIVE Updates on InsideSport.IN.
Today in Hockey WC:
- Pool A: Australia vs SouthAfrica at 1 PM
- Pool A: France vs Argentina at 3 PM
- Pool B: Belgium vs Japan at 5 PM
- Pool B: Korea vs Germany at 7 PM
Hockey World Cup LIVE Streaming: 4 teams FIGHT for 2 DIRECT quarterfinals spots, fate of Group A & B to be decided today, Follow Hockey WC LIVE Updates
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Pool A Qualification Scenarios:
- Australia are top of Group A with 4 points. Argentina are 2nd with 4 points but behind on goal difference.
- The Aussies are still favourites to seal the direct quarterfinal slot.
- Australia need a win against SouthAfrica.
- For Argentina, it gets tricky. They have to hope Australia lose or draw against SA.
- Argentina will need to win and win by a big margin to surpass Australia’s goal-difference of 8.
- France will be in Cross-Overs if Australia win. But if SA win against Australia, France will have to beat Argentina.
| Pool A | ||||||||||
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
| 1 | Australia | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 3 | 8 | 4 | QF |
| 2 | Argentina | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | Cross-Over |
| 3 | France | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 9 | −7 | 3 | Cross-Over |
| 4 | South Africa | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | −2 | 0 | Classification |
Australia vs SouthAfrica LIVE: Australia had an opportunity to seal the deal with a win against Argentina. But they chased the whole game and are lucky to come out with a 3-3 draw. However, Australia will start favourites against SA. all they need is a win. With Jeremy Hayward and Tom Craig in smashing form, it won’t be difficult.
SouthAfrica have lost two narrow matches. They have been defensively solid. But they have to take their chances. SA have been wasteful. To win their first-ever match against world’s most successful team, they have to take their chances.
Australia vs SouthAfrica Head-to-Head: The two sides have faced off 9 times. SA have only managed to draw once back in 1996. Since then, SA have lost all their games, conceding a whopping 45 goals since.
Australia Squad: Josh Beltz, Johan Durst (GK), Nathan Ephraums, Lachlan Sharp, Tom Wickham, Eddie Ockenden (captain), Andrew Charter (GK), Jeremy Hayward, Jake Whetton, Aran Zalewski (captain), Tom Craig, Blake Govers, Daniel Beale, Tim Brand, Matthew Dawson, Jake Harvie, Tim Howard, Flynn Ogilvie, Head Coach: Colin Batch
SA Squad: Bili Ntuli, Jethro Eustice, Brad Sherwood, Keenan Horne, Connor Beauchamp, Mustapha Cassiem, Dan Bell, Nic Spooner, Dayaan Cassiem (captain), Peabo Lembethe, Estiaan Kriek (GK), Ryan Julius, Gowan Jones (GK), Sam Mvimbi, Guy Morgan, Sihle Ngubane, Jacques van Tonder, Tevin Kok, Head coach: Cheslyn Gie
Hockey World Cup LIVE Streaming: 4 teams FIGHT for 2 DIRECT quarterfinals spots, fate of Group A & B to be decided today, Follow Hockey WC LIVE Updates
France vs Argentina LIVE: Argentina will feel undone after drawing against Australia. They dominated passages of play. But mighty Australians found a way back every time. Their all-out attacking game could be their weapon. France who have already conceded 8 against Australia will stare at another big defeat if they don’t solve their defensive woes. Argentina must win and must win big to surpass Australia’s GD.
Argentina vs France Head-to-Head: Interestingly, the former Olympic champions haven’t been able to break the French code. In 9 encounters, France have won 5 including their last Pro League match last year. Argentina have managed to win 4.
France Squad: Arthur Thieffry (GK), Mattéo Desgouillons, Pieter van Straaten, Stanislas Branicki, Gaspard Xavier, Simon Martin-Brisac, Blaise Rogeau, Viktor Lockwood, Charles Masson, Gaspard Baumgarten, François Goyet, Noé Jouin, Jean-Baptiste Forgues, Eliot Curty, Etienne Tynevez, Victor Charlet (Captain), Brieuc Delemazure, Edgar Reynaud (GK), Head coach: Fred Soyez
Argentina Squad: Tomas Santiago (GK), Emiliano Bosso (GK), Facundo Zarate, Nicolas Della Torre, Nicolas Cicileo, Federico Monja, Juan Ignacio Catan, Santiago Tarazona, Matias Rey(captain), Thomas Habif, Agustin Bugallo, Agustin Mazzilli, Nicolas Keenan, Maico Casella, Martin Ferreiro, Lucas Vila, Tomas Domene, Lucas Toscani, Head coach: Mariano Ronconi
Hockey World Cup LIVE Streaming: 4 teams FIGHT for 2 DIRECT quarterfinals spots, fate of Group A & B to be decided today, Follow Hockey WC LIVE Updates
| Pool B | ||||||||||
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
| 1 | Belgium | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 4 | QF |
| 2 | Germany | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Cross-Over |
| 3 | South Korea | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6 | −4 | 3 | Cross-Over |
| 4 | Japan | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | −4 | 0 | Classification |
Pool B Qualification Scenarios:
- Belgium are top of Pool B but their quarters spot is not final yet.
- Germany are in a good position to take the top spot.
- All Germany need is to beat Japan by more a big margin and surpass Belgium’s goal difference.
- Belgium face a touch Korean challenge. Their fast-paced hockey has dazzled many.
- SouthKorea will hope for a Japan loss to make it to the Cross-Overs.
- Japan can still make it to the Cross-Overs if they beat Germany and surpass Korea’s GD.
Belgium vs Japan LIVE: The world and Olympic champions struggled against Germany. However, they need an improved showing against Japan. Even though Japan haven’t played their best hockey, they can still stun the Belgians. For the defending champs, the route is to win by a big margin and hope that Germany don’t surpass their GD.
Japan vs Belgium Head-to-Head: Interestingly, Japan lead 4-3 on head-to-head. However, their last win against Germany came way back in 2007. Since then, the sides have met twice with Belgium winning both contests.
Belgium Squad: Loic Van Doren (GK), Arthur Van Doren, John-John Dohmen, Florent Van Aubel, Sébastien Dockier, Cédric Charlier, Gauthier Boccard, Nicolas De Kerpel, Alexander Hendrickx, Félix Denayer (Captain), Vincent Vanasch (GK), Simon Gougnard, Arthur De Sloover, Loïck Luypaert, Antoine Kina, Victor Wegnez, Tom Boon, Tanguy Cosyns, Head Coach: Michel van den Heuvel
Japan Squad: Koji Yamasaki, Shota Yamada, Yusuke Kawamura, Yamato Kawahara, Seren Tanaka (captain), Kentaro Fukuda, Taiki Takade, Takuma Niwa, Raiki Fujishima, Ken Nagayoshi, Hiro Saito, Ryosei Kato, Ryoma Ooka, Masaki Ohashi, Kaito Tanaka, Kisho Kuroda (GK), Masato Kobayashi, Takashi Yoshikawa (GK), Head coach: Akira Takahashi
Hockey World Cup LIVE Streaming: 4 teams FIGHT for 2 DIRECT quarterfinals spots, fate of Group A & B to be decided today, Follow Hockey WC LIVE Updates
Korea vs Germany LIVE: Meanwhile, Korea are not out of the race yet. A win can help them seal the Cross-Overs spot. However, against Germany, it will be a very difficult task. In their last meeting, Germany pumped in 7 goals in the Champions Trophy. Hence, Korea have to win the Mission Impossible. What has worked for Korea is their sturdy defence.
But how well it will hold against high-flying Germany will be the focal point. Furthermore, Korea have to convert their chances. Germany have only let in 2 goals and it will be difficult to break their defence down.
Germany vs Korea Head-to-Head: In 23 meetings, Korea have managed to win only once, back in 2009. Germany have won 14 while 8 games have ended in draws in the last three decades. Last time out, Korea conceded 7 goals and they will hope to avoid that.
Korea Squad: Kim Jaehyeon, Kim Hyeonhong, Kim Kyubeom, Lee Gangsan, Lee Namyong (captain), Jung Manjae, Hwang Taeil, Lee Jungjun, Seo Inwoo, Ji Woo Cheon, Lee Hyeseung, Kim Jaehan, Kim Sunghyun, Jeong Jun-woo, Lee Seunghoon, Kim Hyeongjin, Jang Jonghyun, Jeon Byungjin, Head coach: Shin Seok Kyo
Germany Squad: Alexander Stadler (GK), Mathias Müller, Mats Grambusch (captain), Lukas Windfeder, Niklas Wellen, Tom Grambusch, Teo Hinrichs, Gonzalo Peillat, Christopher Rühr, Justus Weigand, Marco Miltkau, Martin Zwicker, Hannes Müller, Timur Oruz, Thies Prinz, Moritz Trompertz, Moritz Ludwig, Jean Danneberg (GK), Head coach: Andre Henning
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