Pool of Death saw the three favorites reach next round while 12th seed Malaysia was eliminated. 2-time champion 6th seed Germany becomes only second team after Australia to win all matches at Pool Stage of Hockey World Cup 2018. Germans kept their record clean against Malaysia in Men’s Hockey World Cup with second win in as many matches while the Dutch registered 4th win in 12 World Cup matches against Pakistan.
After Round 2: How does teams stand in Pool D
2018 Men’s Hockey World Cup: Fixture and Results
Men’s Hockey World Cup 2018: Points Tally for All Pools
Statistics
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Matches: 6
Results: 5
Draw: 1
Goal Scored: 29
Quickest Goal: 2nd minute by Herzbruch (Germany vs Malaysia)
Malaysia eliminated
Hattrick by Hertzberger (Netherlands)
Summary of Match 1: Germany def Malaysia 5-3
Germany just needed a draw to seal quarterfinal spot from Pool D. Malaysia needed a miracle win. The Asian Games 2018 Runners up chased the win and appeared getting close to it till three quarters. In the end, with 5-3 win Germans joined Australia on being the only two teams of four pools to finish with a clean slate winning all three matches.
Summary of Match 2: Netherlands def Pakistan 5-1
With Malaysia finishing World Cup Pool stage with -9 goal difference, before the match it was clear that Pakistan will join Germany and Netherlands into next round. The only interest in this match was about position of both teams as second placed team had Canada in crossover and third placed team had Beligum waiting for the knockout matches to enter Quarterfinals. Netherlands did not give much chance to Pakistan and sealed a comfortable win. Pakistan wouldn’t mind with their 4th loss against the Dutch in 12 World Cup meetings.
Final Outcome
Germany entered quarter final.
Second placed Netherlands will face Canada in crossover whose winner will meet India in Quarter final.
Third placed Pakistan will face Belgium in crossover whose winner will meet Germany in Quarterfinal. Both the crossover matches will be played on Dec 11.
Malaysia finished their world cup campaign with 15th place finish.
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