Japan Clinches 7th Position in Nations Cup Hockey After Hard-Fought Win Over South Africa - Islamabad Post

Japan Clinches 7th Position in Nations Cup Hockey After Hard-Fought Win Over South Africa - Islamabad Post

DNA KUALA LUMPUR: Japan defeated South Africa 2-1 in a tightly contested match on Saturday to claim the 7th position in the ongoing Nations Cup Hockey Tournament being played in Malaysia. The match began with South Africa taking an early lead through a well-constructed field goal in the first quarter, putting pressure on the Japanese side. The South Africans dominated the opening stages, displaying better coordination and attacking play. However…

FIH Nations Cup 2025 | South Africa taste disappointing defeat against Japan

It was disappointment for the South Africans as despite more possession and large amounts of control it was Japan who emerged victorious 2-1 after trailing 1-0 at half time. Both South Africa and Japan would have been disappointed with their place in the 7th Place playoff, but both were desperate to end the tournament on a high and maintain their place in the FIH Nations Cup. South Africa, who have struggled at the set piece in this tournament, …