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  Germany crowned Mens Hockey World Cup champions
29 Jan 2023
 

Germany were crowned champions in the 15th Mens Hockey World Cup, defeating defending champions Belgium in the thrilling final at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar today. Netherlands claimed the bronze medal, getting better of Australia 3-1 earlier in the day.

Trailing by 2 goals early in the first quarter, Germany fought their way back again and took the game into a shoot-out, where they held their nerves in the sudden deaths, winning 5-4. With the win Germany also claimed the top spot in the FIH Men’s World Outdoor Rankings.

In the bronze-medal match, Jeremy Hayward gave Australia an early lead, but an incredible three-goal burst in eight minutes in the third quarter, with captain Thierry Brinkman scoring twice, gave Netherlands the lead that they would take to the end.
 

With this win, followed by the defeat of Belgium in the finals, Netherlands moved up to the second position in the FIH Mens World Outdoor Rankings, followed by silver medalists Belgium who are now ranked third ahead of Australia, who end the tournament ranked fourth.

The tournament produced a total of 249 goals in 44 matches. There were 143 field goals, 94 penalty corner goals and 12 penalty stroke goals. Netherlands scored the most number of 32 goals

RESULTS (29 January 2023):

Match 43 (3rd-4 th place, Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar): Netherlands (Jip Nanssen 32-PC, Thierry Brinkman 34-FG, 39-FG) beat Australia (Jeremy Hayward 12-PC) 3-1. PoM: Thierry Brinkman.

Match 44 (Final, Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar): Germany (Niklas Wellen 28-PC, Gonzalo Peillat 40-PC, Mats Grambusch 47-FG) drew with Belgium (Florent van Aubel 9-FG, Tanguy Cosyns 10-FG, Tom Boon 58-PC) 3-3. Shootout: Germany (Thies Prinz, Niklas Wellen, Thies Prinz, Hannes Muller, Niklas Wellen) beat Belgium (Florent van Aubel, Antoine Kina, Tanguy Cosyns, Florent van Aubel) 5-4. PoM: Niklas Wellen.

FINAL STANDINGS: 1. Germany, 2. Belgium, 3. Netherlands, 4. Australia, 5. England, 6. Spain, 7. New Zealand, 8. Korea, 9. Argentina, 9. India, 11. South Africa, 11. Wales, 13. France, 13. Malaysia, 15. Chile, 15. Japan.

TOP TEN SCORERS: 1. Jeremy Haywards (Australia) 9 goals, 2-4. Tom Boon (Belgium), Victor Charlet (France), Jip Janssen (Netherlands) 8 goals each, 5-6. Thierry Brinkman (Netherlands), Niklas Wellen (Germany) 7 goals each, 7-10. Maico Casella (Argentina), Blake Govers (Australia), Gonzalo Peillat (Germany), Nicolas Della Torre (Argentina) 6 goals each.

TOURNAMENT AWARDS: Fair Play Award: Belgium. Maximum Team Goals: Netherlands. Best Team Goal Celebration: Korea. Fans Choice Award: Christopher Ruhr (Germany). Best Junior Player: Mustaphaa Cassiem (South Africa). Top Scorer: Jeremy Hayward (Australia). Best Goalkeeper: Vincent Vanasch (Belgium). Best Defender: Jeremy Hayward (Australia). Best Midfielder: Victor Wegnez (Belgium). Best Forward: Niklas Wellen (Germany). Best Player: Niklas Wellen (Germany).
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TOP: Players of German team team pose after winning gold medal at the Mens Hockey World Cup in Bhubaneswar on 29 January 2023.
RIGHT: Players of Belgium team pose after winning silver medal at the Mens Hockey World Cup in Bhubaneswar on 29 January 2023.
 
   
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