Hockey

National hockey teams to face NZ in semis

July 14, 2023 7:10 am

[ Fiji Hockey Federation/ Facebook ]

Both the Fiji men’s and women’s teams have qualified for the semi-finals of the Hockey 5s Oceania Cup in Australia.

The men defeated Papua New Guinea 3-1 to book their spot in the last four.

This sets up a semi-final clash against New Zealand.

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The women played a tough, physical game against New Zealand but lost 2-7 at full-time.

They will meet again in the first women’s semi-final today.

The top three teams from the men’s and women’s competitions qualify for the 2024 FIH Hockey World Cup to be held in Oman.