Kookaburras edge past Red Sticks in a thriller while defence carries the Red Lions over Black Sticks

Australia and Belgium are the first semi-finalists at the FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup 2023 earning wins against Spain and New Zealand in their respective quarterfinals. In the semi-finals, Australia will face the winner of the match between Germany and England, while Belgium will take on the winner of the quarterfinals match between Netherlands and Korea. 

 

Result: Match 1 

Australia 4-3 Spain

Player of the Match: Andrew Charter (AUS)

Umpires: Martin Madden (SCO), Coen van Bunge (NED), Marcin Grochal (POL-video)

Result: Match 2

Belgium 2-0 New Zealand

Player of the Match: Felix Denayer (BEL)

Umpires: Raghu Prasad (IND), Dan Barstow (ENG), Ben Goentgen (GER-video)