Hockey World Cup 2023 Highlights Day 7: India beat Wales 4-2 after England beat Spain 4-0 in Pool D

India WIN 4-2

Full Time! Harmanpreet Singh scores his first goal of the tournament by converting a penalty corner in the 59th minute of the game and with that, they've continued their unbeaten run against Wales and won the game by 4-2. They'll now face New Zealand in the crossover game to qualify for the quarter-finals.

India 3-2 Wales

Goal! Akashdeep Singh scores his second goal of the game and this was another field goal for the hosts in the 43rd minute and India take 3-2 lead. It was almost a repeat of the first goal from Akashdeep.

India 2-2 Wales

Wales have struck twice in the third quarter and equalised. The crowd in Bhubaneswar is stunned at the sudden change in the course of the play. Gareth Furlong (42') and Jacob Draper (44') scored back-to-back penalty corners for Wales.

India 2-0

Goal! India take 2-0 lead soon after the start of the third quarter. Superb field goal for India from Akashdeep Singh in the 32nd minute.

India vs Wales

At half-time India lead the game 1-0 against Wales. Shamsher Singh gave the Men In Blue a lead in the game but they'll have to score heavily in the next two quarters should they wish to remain in the race for finishing at the top of table and get a direct qualification in the quarterfinals.

Day 7

In Pool C encounters on Day 7 in Bhubaneswar, Malaysia defeated New Zealand 3-2. Netherlands in the next game of the Pool C, created a record in the World Cup history by defeating Chile 13-0, which is the biggest win margin in the tournament's history. Later in the day, England thrashed Spain 4-0 after playing a goalless draw against India in the previous game. With that, they've secured their spot in the next round while India will now need to beat Wales by a margin of 8-0 or better to qualify for the pre-quarter finals.

With this, we come to an end of play on day 5. In the first match of the day, Korea defeated Japan 2-1 while Germany and Belgium played out a 2-2 draw in Pool B.

Full Time

Full Time at Kalinga Stadium and the scoreline stands 2-all. Tom Grambusch gave Germany a 2-1 lead in the 52nd minute by converting a penalty stroke. Holders Belgium came back strongly two minutes later when Victor Wegnez hit a field goal to equalise for his team. The two teams share spoils as the game ends in a draw.

Half Time!

At the end of the second quarter, the scoreline stands 1-1 between Germany and Belgium. Cédric Charlier gave Belgium a lead in the 9th minute with a field goal in the first quarter. The Germans came back strongly in the second quarter and scored an equaliser in the 22nd minute. Niklas Wellen's field goal brought Germany back in the game at Kalinga Stadium.

Belgium vs Germany 1st Quarter

Two of the best teams in the tournament, Germany and Belgium are in action on the turf with an aim to get crucial three points in Pool B. Germany have won 13, while Belgium have come out victorious on 15 occasions in 35 games between these two side. 8 games ended in a draw.

Stay tuned for the next game in Pool B as Germany take on Belgium.

Full Time

Korea have registered an important victory in the Pool B encounter over Japan. A brace from Lee Jungjun has given them a crucial win as they came from behind to win over their Asian rivals. Korea have now three points while Japan are yet to be off the mark after two games.

Five Minutes Remain

Korea still lead by a goal as we approach the final five minutes.

4th Quarter Starts

Its still at ta knife edge between the two Asian rivals. Korea still lead 2-1 and will be aiming to hold on for the final few minutes of the game.

Half Time

Korea have the lead at half time. Jungjun with a brace as the Koreans have come from behind to get their noses ahead. Japan have all to do in the next half.

Korea take the lead

Huge Goooooaaal for Korea as they have turned things around. Outstanding work in the left hand side and then the cut back was finished by Lee Jungjun again. KOR 2 1 JAP.

1st Quarter Ends

A pulsating first 15 minute sees Korea and Japan share the spoils. Its 1-1 and we can expect a crunch encounter in the coming quarters.

Korea have made 3 circle penetrations so far, compared to Japan's 2.

Korea Equalize

A fantastic equalizer from Korea. Excellent diagonal pass and finished expertly by Lee Jungjun to restore parity for Korea. KOR 1 1 JAP.

Perfect Start for Japan

A superb goal for Japan from the penalty corner. Powerful shot was squeezed in at the bottom right of the goal by Nagayoshi Ken. KOR 0 1 JAP

HWC 2023 Day 5 Action

Hello all and welcome back to the live updates from day 5 of the Hockey World Cup 2023 in Odisha. Today we will see teams from Pool B in action. First up, Korea faces Japan at 5 PM IST and then, former champions Belgium and Germany lock horns at 7 PM IST.

Argentina 3-3 Australia | Full Time

Australia from the brink of a stunning loss rescued a point after Blake Govers scored to level the score in the closing minutes of the match. Next up in Pool A, Australia face South Africa, while Argentina face France in a crucial matchup.

Argentina 1-2 Australia | Half Time

Australia opened the scoring through Jeremy Hayward via a penalty corner in the 9th minute, but Argentina fought back to equalise in the 18th minute through a PC converted by Tomaas Domene. However, in the closing moments of the second quarter Australia went in front via a field goal from Daniel Beale in the 29th minute.

France 2-1 South Africa | Full Time

Victor Charlet brace hands France a lifeline in Pool A, in which South Africa stare at a last place finish. Australia, the favourites of the tournament will next be in action against Argentina.

SA win late PC

South Africa win yet another late penalty corner. Will they find the equaliser again with just 33 seconds of play left in the match.

GOAL! France take late lead

France take the lead through Victor Charlet after wining a penalty corner in the dying minutes of the do-or-die match against South Africa. France 2-1 South Africa after 57 minutes.

France 1-1 South Africa | End of Third Quarter

The score is still level with 15 minutes to play. Both teams have threatened, but have been wasteful in their penalty corners. Can we find a winner? Or will they share the spoil? Stay tuned for the final quarter.

SA goalkeeper keeps France at bay

France get a wonderful chance to take the lead in the 41st minute, but the penalty corner effort is saved by the SA goalkeeper. France, however, get two more penalty corners, but still can't convert.

SA win PC in quiet quarter

South Africa win their third penalty corner of the match and the first of the dull third quarter, but are wasteful in converting their chance to go in front in the 40th minute. France 1-1 South Africa.

France 1-1 South Africa | End of Second Quarter (Half Time)

The two sides head into the half time break level. France had a chance to go in front during the second quarter, but their PC effort went wide. South Africa too had chances from open play in the second quarter.