Report: Olympic 2016 champions Argentina rode on a penalty corner strike by Gonzalo Peillat to defeat India 1-0 in the semi-final of the Hockey World League Final. Peillat struck a fiery blow to the right corner of the post in the 17th minute to help Argentina enter the final for the first time in the tournament. The South Americans will meet defending champions Australia who defeated 2008 and 2012 Olympic champions Germany 3-0. [caption id=“attachment_4251999” align=“alignleft” width=“380”] Image courtesy: Twitter @kookaburras[/caption] A depleted Germany side will in the second semi-final meet India, coached by Dutchman Sjoerd Marijne, in the bronze-medal playoff on Sunday. Earlier on Saturday, the Netherlands beat England 1-0 in the classification match for the 7th/8th position. Mirco Pruijser marked his red-hot form with a field goal in the 42nd minute for his fifth goal of the campaign. Germany looks pretty depleted after Christopher, Martin Haner, Julius Meyer, Marco Miltkau and Timur Oruz sat out the semi-final against Australia due to illness. The Germans played with only 13 fit players and it proved tough for them to sustain the Australians for the entire period. Earlier in the day, Olympic 2016 silver medallists Belgium edged past Spain 1-0 to finish fifth in the tournament. Sebastien Dockier’s fourth-minute strike was enough for the Belgians to claim the 5th/6th classification match. Belgium had topped the Pool A, winning all the three matches. But they lost to India in the quarter-finals to be forced to play the contest against Spain. Belgian drag-flick specialist Loick Luypaert has the chance of emerging as the highest scorer of the tournament having scored eight goals. With inputs from IANS
Highlights, Hockey World League Final 2017: Australia win their second title, India hold on to bronze
Highlights, Hockey World League Final 2017: Australia win their second title, India hold on to bronze
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• December 10, 2017, 21:13:50 IST
Catch the live score and updates from summit clash between Australia and Argentina at the Hockey World League Final 2017, taking place at the Kalinga Stadium.
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 "Highlights, Hockey World League Final 2017: Australia win their second title, India hold on to bronze")
December 10, 2017, 21:11:48 (IST)
The Indian Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Rathore will give away the winning trophy. And that’s it from The Kalinga here.
Final Standings:
Australia
Argentina
India
Germany
Belgium
Spain
Netherlands
England
December 10, 2017, 21:09:01 (IST)
Australia got both the goals off penalty corners – Jeremy Hayward and Blake Govers. For Argentina, it was Agustin Bugallo who made it 1-1 off a field attempt.
December 10, 2017, 21:05:43 (IST)
The World Champions are now the HWL Champions. Australia have just announced that they are back. After a slow start to the tournament where they drew 1-1 with India, the Aussies are now Champions.
December 10, 2017, 21:03:43 (IST)
AN AMAZING FINAL, COMING TO LIFE IN THE 2ND AND 4TH QUARTER. NOT EVEN AN INCH GIVEN BY BOTH THE TEAMS. THEY HAD THE CHANCES. BUT AUSTRALIA WITH THE BELIEF HAS DONE IT.
December 10, 2017, 21:02:16 (IST)
AND AUSTRALIA HAVE WON. THE WORLD CHAMPIONS ARE THE HWL FINAL CHAMPIONS. AUSTRALIA HAVE WON 2-1. SUPER 4TH QUARTER. ARGENTINA COULD HAVE COME BACK BUT WASTED TWO PC’S IN THE LAST MINUTE. WHAT A FINISH!
December 10, 2017, 21:01:00 (IST)
Seconds left.
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December 10, 2017, 21:00:36 (IST)
But Australia save.
December 10, 2017, 21:00:00 (IST)
Australia defend. But Argentina create another one. One minute left. Argentina can get the equaliser? One more chance.
December 10, 2017, 20:58:44 (IST)
And it’s a PC. Under two minutes left. Can Argentina score? Huge moment in the match.
December 10, 2017, 20:56:54 (IST)
Under 2 mins left. Australia lead 2-1. But Argentina have a PC. There is a video referral happening too.
December 10, 2017, 20:55:35 (IST)
But the Aussie goalkeeper Tristan saves.
December 10, 2017, 20:54:48 (IST)
Argentina get the PC. Huge opportunity to get a equaliser.
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December 10, 2017, 20:54:20 (IST)
GOAL!
GOAL!
AUSTRALIA SCORES. BLAKE GOVERS FIRES IT IN. LOVELY CONVERSION. IT’S 2-1. UNDER 3 MINUTES LEFT.
December 10, 2017, 20:52:35 (IST)
Both teams will try and avoid an error here. Argentina holding tight here. A man on every Aussie player. But Australia get a PC. Hugely dangerous. The World Champions can close the match here.
December 10, 2017, 20:50:45 (IST)
Under 5 minutes left. It’s still 1-1.
December 10, 2017, 20:49:24 (IST)
It’s not a PC. Free hit to Argentina.
December 10, 2017, 20:46:48 (IST)
Video Umpire taking a long time. He wants to be sure. It’s the 4th quarter.
December 10, 2017, 20:44:58 (IST)
Argentina has gone for a video referral. They want a PC. This could be dangerous for Australia.
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December 10, 2017, 20:43:00 (IST)
And Argentina miss a sitter. Juan Lopez runs through but the shot goes wide. It’s him and the Aussie goalkeeper. Argentina almost clinch it. Under eight minutes left in the 4th quarter.
December 10, 2017, 20:41:53 (IST)
Australia almost get the match-winner through Lachlan Sharp. But the shot while on the run is wide.
December 10, 2017, 20:38:06 (IST)
4th quarter begins. Argentina will be dangerous here. Time and again, they switch beautifully when the teams are locked in a draw. But a lot will depend on Lucas Vila. He needs to find the width in the Aussie half.
December 10, 2017, 20:34:51 (IST)
That was so close. Australia almost had the lead with seconds to go. Eddie Ockenden switches but his slap shot hits the cross piece and goes out. That’s also the end of the 3rd quarter. Australia have the edge in the 3rd quarter. Now 15 minutes left for the teams to find a match-winner. It’s 1-1.
December 10, 2017, 20:31:33 (IST)
Just about two minutes left in the 3rd quarter. The tussle to find a match-winner might be carried over into the 4th quarter.
December 10, 2017, 20:29:59 (IST)
Three minutes left in the 3rd quarter. Australia had a good opportunity. But not able to put it away.
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December 10, 2017, 20:26:48 (IST)
Aran Zalewski almost opens up the Argentine defence. But just.
December 10, 2017, 20:25:22 (IST)
Australia trying to create in the middle. This will be tough for them. Argentina blocking zones and not giving in. It’s 1-1 in the 3rd quarter with under 8 mins to play.
December 10, 2017, 20:21:47 (IST)
The stroke almost looked good but then the video umpire ruled that the push on Diego Paz didn’t warrant a stroke. But a PC. Argentina came close to snatching a goal and the lead.
December 10, 2017, 20:20:35 (IST)
Tristan Clemons saves twice of the PC. Australia survive. It’s still 1-1.
December 10, 2017, 20:19:31 (IST)
And instead of a stroke it’s a PC for Argentina.
December 10, 2017, 20:18:31 (IST)
Australia go for the referral. Argentina wait to convert it.
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December 10, 2017, 20:18:02 (IST)
That’s a stroke.
December 10, 2017, 20:16:27 (IST)
The 3rd quarter is on. Something will give way here.
December 10, 2017, 20:12:41 (IST)
It’s a final that is going completely by the script. Initially, one did think that Australia would dominate the counters. But the Olympic Champions Argentina have stopped the free flowing Aussies. As the teams return, it’s 1-1. Two quarters to go. World Champions Australia Vs Olympic Champions Argentina.
December 10, 2017, 20:06:46 (IST)
Almost equal in opportunities for both the finalists. Argentina sticking to their structure. Australia trying to break with counters. At the moment it’s 1-1. It’s the Hockey World League Final.
December 10, 2017, 20:05:14 (IST)
Great save by Argentina goalkeeper Vivaldi. Coming off his line and gloving away. That’s the end of the 2nd quarter. It’s the break.
December 10, 2017, 20:04:05 (IST)
Classy defending by Argentina. Not breaking the structure at all. Australia finding it tough to create space. It’s 1-1 with a minute left in the 2nd quarter.
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December 10, 2017, 20:02:42 (IST)
The Aussies being forced to play at the pace of Argentina. It’s 1-1. Tremendous tussle in the midfield. Under three minutes left in the 2nd quarter.
December 10, 2017, 19:59:10 (IST)
The Olympic Champions not wavering from their four defender structure at the back. Keeping man-to-man marking going as well.
December 10, 2017, 19:58:04 (IST)
Argentina creating space in the middle. Posession is the key now. Keeping the Aussie forwards away. Typical Argentina methods.
December 10, 2017, 19:53:29 (IST)
That was a lovely cross. Australia seemed a little out of position but Bugallo switches and deflects it in. Argentina have equalised. It’s 1-1.
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