Sports Bulletin Report
ISLAMABAD:-Pool B was tight to the very end as all four teams began the day with every chance of winning the pool or failing to qualify. In the end, it was a workmanlike performance from England that consigned China to the 13-16th place play-offs, with New Zealand running out winners of the Pool after beating India in a thrilling match.
Pool D was a more straightforward affair, with Pool leaders Argentina stamping their authority with a comprehensive win over fourth-placed Canada. Spain took the second spot after a win over Korea.
The results mean that New Zealand and Argentina join Netherlands and Australia in getting a few days rest as they qualify directly to the quarter-finals. In the cross-over matches, England will play Korea and India take on Spain. China will play the loser of Belgium versus Chile and Canada will play either Spain or India.
Results (July 7)
Wagener Hockey Stadium, Amstelveen (NED)
England 2, China 0
Player of the Match: Lily Owsley (ENG)
Umpires: Irene Presenqui (ARG), Wanri Venter (RSA), Emi Yamada (JPN-video)
Wagener Hockey Stadium, Amstelveen (NED)
Argentina 7, Canada 1
Player of the Match: Victoria Granatto (ARG)
Umpires: Catalina Montesino (CHI), Ivona Makar (CRO), Hannah Harrison (ENG - video)
Wagener Hockey Stadium, Amstelveen (NED)
India 3, New Zealand 4
Player of the Match: Brooke Roberts (NZL)
Umpires: Laurine Delforge (BEL), Kang Hyun Young (KOR), Aleisha Neumann (AUS-video).
Estadi Olimpic de Terrasa (ESP)
Spain 4, Korea 1
Player of the Match: Sara Barrios
Umpires: Amber Church (NZL), Tan Cookie (SGP) Kelly Hudson (NZL-video)
