Match 15: Semi-Final 1: Austria v The Netherlands 5-3
Austria lived up to their favourite billing by beating the up and coming, Dutch team. After a very even first half which ended 1-1, Austria took every chance in front of the Dutch goal to win the game 5-3 and a chance to defend their title.
Match 16: Semi-Final 2: Germany v Russia 6-1
A perfect delivery in front of a packed stadium gave Germany their chance to reclaim the EuroHockey title as they earned their place in the final with a win over Russia.
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Earlier this evening the Pool C, relegation pool started, essential for teams hoping to stay in this division and one space at the FIH World Cup at stake.
Match 13: Ukraine v Belgium 7-10
After exchanging goal for goal all game it was Belgium who came out the eventual winners with 3 late goals as Ukraine went for a power-play without their keeper. Belgium would need to take a full 3 points again tomorrow to be in the mix for consolidating their place in the Championship division.
Match 14: Poland v Czech Republic 3-3
Poland and the Czech Republic played out a draw 3-3 to leave the Pool C wide open for tomorrow’s final games. The bottom two teams will be relegated. As Ukraine can’t do better than 3 points, they will be relegated but Poland, Czech Republic and Belgium all still have a chance to stay in the division. The 5th placed team will earn a slot at the FIH World Cup.
Pool C Ranking:
| Rank | Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Poland | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 4 |
| 2 | Czech Republic | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 4 |
| 3 | Belgium | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 11 | 2 | 3 |
| 4 | Ukraine | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 15 | -4 | 0 |
Pool C games tomorrow:
| 10:00 | POL – BEL | Pool C | |||
| 11:15 | CZE – UKR | Pool C |
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ll photographs: World Sport Pics, Frank Uijlenbroek (C)
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