FIH Hockey World Cup: What does Team India need to do to book QF berth after stalemate vs England?

With the FIH Hockey World Cup shifting to the enterprise finish of the group stage, the Men in Blue with the sticks will face an anxious wait to book a spot within the final eight of the event. The stalemate towards England on Sunday (January 15) night noticed them safe a degree and proceed their unbeaten run. But the Indian staff will need to watch out as a slip-up within the closing group sport might see them face elimination.

What is the present state of affairs?

As issues stand, the Indian staff positioned in Pool D has 4 factors from their opening two matches and sits second. Pool D nonetheless is topped by India’s opponent on Sunday, England who’re additionally on 4 factors however have a greater Goal Difference (GD). Currently, each India and England are in pole place to make the minimize for the quarterfinal. 

What does Sunday’s end result imply?

Sunday noticed an enormous upturn in occasions of the group regardless of no motion within the prime two. Spain’s win over Wales implies that the latter is eradicated from the event with a sport to play. On the flip aspect, Spain sit third with three factors to their identify and a degree behind the duo of India and England.

What wants to occur on Matchday 3 for India?

In the ultimate group sport, India will need to match Spain’s end result to book their place within the final eight. The hosts will play Wales, who’re but to win within the event whereas Spain and England go head-to-head on the identical day. A win for India will see them qualify for the final eight whereas a draw coupled with Spain’s defeat or draw towards England can even see India qualify for the quarterfinal. 

What might see India miss out on QF berth?

Only a defeat on Matchday 3 might see India get eradicated from the event. However, in case Spain additionally find yourself on the shedding aspect towards England, then a defeat for India will nonetheless see them make the final eight of the competitors. In case, India lose and Spain draw, then India will face elimination from the competitors. 

The closing matchday will happen on Thursday (January 19) in Bhubaneswar as India tackle Wales. An added benefit for the India staff will likely be the truth that they play after Spain and England match at 7:00 PM that day and can know the right state of affairs of what’s to be performed. 

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