MALAYSIA were the surprise Asian package in the Junior World Cup, as three other teams are still struggling to find
their form and break into the quarter-finals.
Pakistan, in Group A, will meet Belgium today and have to win by a big margin, while Germany have a much more
realistic entry into the last-eight from the group as they only need to beat Egypt.
As for hosts India, they will be meeting South Korea in their final Group C match, and a draw will see Korea
packing the hosts while a win will allow India passage into the last eight.
And realistically speaking, Malaysia and only one more Asian side will see action in the knock-out stages.
India skipper Manpreet Singh knows the score: "Our next game against Korea is very crucial as it is a must win
game for us while Korea only need a draw.
"We realise that we are in the brink of losing out the quarter-finals hence we will not hold back."
India did beat South Korea 6-1 in the Sultan of Johar Cup: "But since them the Koreans have improved a lot and
are playing very good hockey and can't be taken lightly.
"We went through the video footage of our last game against Canada and have zeroed in on our shortcomings on
the field and have been working on the mistakes for the last 2 days," said Manpreet who skippered India to the
Sultan of Johor Cup by beating Malaysia 3-0 at the Taman Daya Stadium in Johor Baru.
India coach Gregg Clark said: "We are still very much alive in the tournament and there is lot of positivity within
the team. The Koreans are a good side; they have consistently performed well in the tournament. The match will be
difficult but we have confidence in ourselves."
Monday, December 9, 2013
Junior World Cup results Sunday
SUNDAY'S RESULTS
RESULTS: Group B: Argentina 2 France 3, Australia 2 Spain 0.
Group D: South Africa 1 Malaysia 2, England 2 New Zealand 2.
GROUP A
P W D L F A Pts
BELGIUM 2 2 0 0 8 1 6
GERMANY 2 1 0 1 7 4 3
PAKISTAN 2 1 0 1 4 8 3
EGYPT 2 0 0 2 2 8 0
GROUP B
P W D L F A Pts
AUSTRALIA 2 2 0 0 7 2 6
FRANCE 2 2 0 0 7 5 6
SPAIN 2 0 0 2 3 6 0
ARGENTINA 2 0 0 2 4 8 0
GROUP C
P W D L F A Pts
NETHERLANDS 2 2 0 0 6 4 6
S KOREA 2 1 0 1 9 7 3
INDIA 2 1 0 1 5 5 3
CANADA 2 0 0 2 6 10 0
GROUP D
P W D L F A Pts
MALAYSIA 2 2 0 0 5 3 6
S AFRICA 2 1 0 1 3 3 3
N ZEALAND 2 0 1 1 4 5 1
ENGLAND 2 0 1 1 3 4 1
RESULTS: Group B: Argentina 2 France 3, Australia 2 Spain 0.
Group D: South Africa 1 Malaysia 2, England 2 New Zealand 2.
GROUP A
P W D L F A Pts
BELGIUM 2 2 0 0 8 1 6
GERMANY 2 1 0 1 7 4 3
PAKISTAN 2 1 0 1 4 8 3
EGYPT 2 0 0 2 2 8 0
GROUP B
P W D L F A Pts
AUSTRALIA 2 2 0 0 7 2 6
FRANCE 2 2 0 0 7 5 6
SPAIN 2 0 0 2 3 6 0
ARGENTINA 2 0 0 2 4 8 0
GROUP C
P W D L F A Pts
NETHERLANDS 2 2 0 0 6 4 6
S KOREA 2 1 0 1 9 7 3
INDIA 2 1 0 1 5 5 3
CANADA 2 0 0 2 6 10 0
GROUP D
P W D L F A Pts
MALAYSIA 2 2 0 0 5 3 6
S AFRICA 2 1 0 1 3 3 3
N ZEALAND 2 0 1 1 4 5 1
ENGLAND 2 0 1 1 3 4 1
Sunday, December 8, 2013
Malaysia ccheck into quarter-finals
MALAYSIAN Juniors lived dangerously, and even survived a penalty stroke to beat a stubborn South Africa 2-1 and qualify for the quarter-finals of the Junior World Cup at the Dhyan Chand Stadium yesterday.
Theor ticket was confirmed when New Zealand held England to a 2-2 draw in another Group D match.
After the second straight England are their last opponents to decide who tops the group.
Goalkeeper Hafizuddin Othman had nerves of steel when he palmed away a penalty stroke: "I was not afraid at all, infact, I was determined and confident because I did not want to let my team-mates down. It was my moment, and I am happy I survived the test."
Malaysian Hockey Confederation (MHC) president Tengku Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah was happy with the three points, but not the way his boys played.
"We are heading towards the quarter-finals, but still, I think the boys need to play at a higher level and stop making too many mistakes. They must keep up the momentum, and must beat England at all cost," said Tengku Abdullah.
Malaysia were lost souls when they gave away a 20 seconds penalty corner to South Africa, and until the 14th minute, handed them another three more penalty corners on a platter after poor defending.
South Africa bungled the first three penalty corners, but in the 14th minute Matthew Brown sent the ball crashing into the net with a powerfull drag flick.
There was total collapse as Malaysia kept giving away penalty corners, while their attacks were harmless whizzing balls from left to the right side of the South African goalpost.
However, luck favoured coach K. Dharmaraj's boys when a shot from outside the semi-circle by Nor Aqmal Ghaffar was deflected in as an own goal by goalkeeper Rene de la Peyre in the 29th minute.
After that blunder, Rene pulled off three point-blank saves to keep his team-mates in the match until the half-time hooter.
Dharmaraj must have worked his magic in the dressing room, because his charges came charging out out and after a series of attacks, Firhan Ashaari scores Malaysia's second goal with a cool attitude in the 42nd minute.
Thand hgandful of Malaysian supporters at the stadium felt that it was game on after that goal, but there was more erratic play as they lived dangerously with a slim lead.
They hung by a shoe-string when in the 54th minute, South Africa won a penalty corner but it was turned into a penalty stroke when skipper Fitri Shaari defended with his body. Malaysia asked for a TV referral, but the stroke was upheld.
Matthew Brown stepped to the spot, and faced goalkeeper Hafizuddin Othman. However, Hafizuddin brought off a super save and Malaysian lived to keep the slim lead with 16 minutes left to play.
And they killed the clock to take a step closer to the quarter-finals.
Theor ticket was confirmed when New Zealand held England to a 2-2 draw in another Group D match.
After the second straight England are their last opponents to decide who tops the group.
Goalkeeper Hafizuddin Othman had nerves of steel when he palmed away a penalty stroke: "I was not afraid at all, infact, I was determined and confident because I did not want to let my team-mates down. It was my moment, and I am happy I survived the test."
Malaysian Hockey Confederation (MHC) president Tengku Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah was happy with the three points, but not the way his boys played.
"We are heading towards the quarter-finals, but still, I think the boys need to play at a higher level and stop making too many mistakes. They must keep up the momentum, and must beat England at all cost," said Tengku Abdullah.
Malaysia were lost souls when they gave away a 20 seconds penalty corner to South Africa, and until the 14th minute, handed them another three more penalty corners on a platter after poor defending.
South Africa bungled the first three penalty corners, but in the 14th minute Matthew Brown sent the ball crashing into the net with a powerfull drag flick.
There was total collapse as Malaysia kept giving away penalty corners, while their attacks were harmless whizzing balls from left to the right side of the South African goalpost.
However, luck favoured coach K. Dharmaraj's boys when a shot from outside the semi-circle by Nor Aqmal Ghaffar was deflected in as an own goal by goalkeeper Rene de la Peyre in the 29th minute.
After that blunder, Rene pulled off three point-blank saves to keep his team-mates in the match until the half-time hooter.
Dharmaraj must have worked his magic in the dressing room, because his charges came charging out out and after a series of attacks, Firhan Ashaari scores Malaysia's second goal with a cool attitude in the 42nd minute.
Thand hgandful of Malaysian supporters at the stadium felt that it was game on after that goal, but there was more erratic play as they lived dangerously with a slim lead.
They hung by a shoe-string when in the 54th minute, South Africa won a penalty corner but it was turned into a penalty stroke when skipper Fitri Shaari defended with his body. Malaysia asked for a TV referral, but the stroke was upheld.
Matthew Brown stepped to the spot, and faced goalkeeper Hafizuddin Othman. However, Hafizuddin brought off a super save and Malaysian lived to keep the slim lead with 16 minutes left to play.
And they killed the clock to take a step closer to the quarter-finals.
Group B: France and Australia in quarter-finals
AUSTRALIA confirmed their quarter-final spot from Group B when they beat Spain 2-0 at the Dhayan Chand Stadium in New Delhi.
And France followed suit from the same group, when they beat Argentina 3-2 for six points after two matches.
The Australian win, came at the back of a 5-2 win against Argentina on the opening day, and the Aussies have
France next to decide if they top the group or finish second.
Australia, the bronze medallists in the 2009 Malaysia-Singapore Junior World Cup, only had two weeks of
training, and two friendly matches against New Zealand before heading to New Delhi.
Second half goals from captain Daniel Beale and his fellow Queenslander Daniel Beale won them the match.
"Even though we won two straigh matches, but the boys still play in patches and this is not their full potential.
However, after today, I believe the players will perform better," said Australia Coach, Paul Gaudoin.
Spain Captain Alejendro de Frutos said: "It was a tough match against Australia, and the defeat has placed us in a
very difficult position in this tourrnament, however, we need to continue and win our next game against Argentina tomorrow (today)”.
And France followed suit from the same group, when they beat Argentina 3-2 for six points after two matches.
The Australian win, came at the back of a 5-2 win against Argentina on the opening day, and the Aussies have
France next to decide if they top the group or finish second.
Australia, the bronze medallists in the 2009 Malaysia-Singapore Junior World Cup, only had two weeks of
training, and two friendly matches against New Zealand before heading to New Delhi.
Second half goals from captain Daniel Beale and his fellow Queenslander Daniel Beale won them the match.
"Even though we won two straigh matches, but the boys still play in patches and this is not their full potential.
However, after today, I believe the players will perform better," said Australia Coach, Paul Gaudoin.
Spain Captain Alejendro de Frutos said: "It was a tough match against Australia, and the defeat has placed us in a
very difficult position in this tourrnament, however, we need to continue and win our next game against Argentina tomorrow (today)”.
JUnior World Cup: Results and standings
SATURDAY:
RESULTS: Group A: Belgium 5 Egypt 0, Pakistan 1 Germany 6.
Group C: South Korea 2 Netherlands 3, India 3 Canada 2.
GROUP A
P W D L F A Pts
BELGIUM 2 2 0 0 8 1 6
GERMANY 2 1 0 1 7 4 3
PAKISTAN 2 1 0 1 4 8 3
EGYPT 2 0 0 2 2 8 0
GROUP B
P W D L F A Pts
AUSTRALIA 1 1 0 0 5 2 3
FRANCE 1 1 0 0 4 3 3
SPAIN 1 0 0 1 3 4 0
ARGENTINA 1 0 0 1 2 5 0
GROUP C
P W D L F A Pts
NETHERLANDS 2 2 0 0 6 4 6
S KOREA 2 1 0 1 9 7 3
INDIA 2 1 0 1 5 5 3
CANADA 2 0 0 2 6 10 0
GROUP D
P W D L F A Pts
MALAYSIA 1 1 0 0 3 2 3
S AFRICA 1 1 0 0 2 1 3
N ZEALAND 1 0 0 1 2 3 0
ENGLAND 1 0 0 1 1 2 0
RESULTS: Group A: Belgium 5 Egypt 0, Pakistan 1 Germany 6.
Group C: South Korea 2 Netherlands 3, India 3 Canada 2.
GROUP A
P W D L F A Pts
BELGIUM 2 2 0 0 8 1 6
GERMANY 2 1 0 1 7 4 3
PAKISTAN 2 1 0 1 4 8 3
EGYPT 2 0 0 2 2 8 0
GROUP B
P W D L F A Pts
AUSTRALIA 1 1 0 0 5 2 3
FRANCE 1 1 0 0 4 3 3
SPAIN 1 0 0 1 3 4 0
ARGENTINA 1 0 0 1 2 5 0
GROUP C
P W D L F A Pts
NETHERLANDS 2 2 0 0 6 4 6
S KOREA 2 1 0 1 9 7 3
INDIA 2 1 0 1 5 5 3
CANADA 2 0 0 2 6 10 0
GROUP D
P W D L F A Pts
MALAYSIA 1 1 0 0 3 2 3
S AFRICA 1 1 0 0 2 1 3
N ZEALAND 1 0 0 1 2 3 0
ENGLAND 1 0 0 1 1 2 0
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