International field hockey competition
2019 Women's
FIH Pro LeagueDates | 26 January – 29 June |
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Teams | 9 (from 4 confederations) |
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Final positions |
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Champions | Netherlands (1st title) |
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Runner-up | Australia |
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Third place | Germany |
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Tournament statistics |
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Matches played | 76 |
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Goals scored | 266 (3.5 per match) |
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Top scorer(s) | Olivia Merry (15 goals) |
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Best player | Frédérique Matla |
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The 2019 Women's FIH Pro League was the first season of the Pro League, the premier women's field hockey national team league series. The tournament started in January 2019 finished in June 2019 in Amstelveen, Netherlands.[1]
The Netherlands defeated Australia 4–3 in a shoot-out after the final ended in a 2–2 draw to win the first FIH Pro League title.[2]
The competition also served as a qualifier for the 2020 Summer Olympics with the four best teams qualifying for the FIH Olympic Qualifiers taking place in October and November 2019.
Qualification
Nine teams competed in a round-robin tournament with home and away matches, played from January to June, with the top four teams advancing to the final at a pre-determined location.[3] In July 2017, Hockey India decided to withdraw the women's national team from the competition as they estimated the chances of qualifying for the Summer Olympics to be higher when participating in the Hockey Series. Hockey India also cited lack of clarity in the ranking system.[4][5] The International Hockey Federation subsequently invited Belgium instead.[6]
Squads
Results
Standings
Source: FIH
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) matches won; 3) goal difference; 4) goals for; 5) head-to-head result; 6) field goals scored.[7]
Fixtures
All times are local.[8]
Estadio Municipal de Hockey, Córdoba Umpires: Kelly Hudson (NZL) Maggie Giddens (USA) | |
North Harbour Hockey Stadium, Auckland Umpires: Aleisha Neumann (AUS) Annelize Rostron (RSA) | |
North Harbour Hockey Stadium, Auckland Umpires: Aleisha Neumann (AUS) Liu Xiaoying (CHN) | |
Estadio Municipal de Hockey, Córdoba Umpires: Michelle Joubert (RSA) Amber Church (NZL) | |
Wujin Hockey Stadium, Changzhou Umpires: Ivona Makar (CRO) Michelle Meister (GER) | |
Wujin Hockey Stadium, Changzhou Umpires: Alison Keogh (IRL) Maggie Giddens (USA) | |
Wujin Hockey Stadium, Changzhou Umpires: Kelly Hudson (NZL) Maggie Giddens (USA) | |
North Harbour Hockey Stadium, Auckland Umpires: Laurine Delforge (BEL) Emi Yamada (JPN) | |
North Harbour Hockey Stadium, Auckland Umpires: Laurine Delforge (BEL) Emi Yamada (JPN) | |
Wujin Hockey Stadium, Changzhou Umpires: Michelle Meister (GER) Ivona Makar (CRO) | |
Wujin Hockey Stadium, Changzhou Umpires: Michelle Meister (GER) Celine Martin-Schmets (BEL) | |
Spooky Nook Sports, Lancaster Umpires: Ayanna McClean (TTO) Irene Presenqui (ARG) | |
Spooky Nook Sports, Lancaster Umpires: Michelle Joubert (RSA) Irene Presenqui (ARG) | |
North Harbour Hockey Stadium, Auckland Umpires: Annelize Rostron (RSA) Liu Xiaoying (CHN) | |
Spooky Nook Sports, Lancaster Umpires: Kelly Hudson (NZL) Ayanna McClean (TTO) | |
Spooky Nook Sports, Lancaster Umpires: Kelly Hudson (NZL) Ivona Makar (CRO) | |
Spooky Nook Sports, Lancaster Umpires: Celine Martin-Schmets (BEL) Ayanna McClean (TTO) | |
Crefelder Hockey und Tennis Club, Krefeld Umpires: Annelize Rostron (RSA) Alison Keogh (IRL) | |
Wujin Hockey Stadium, Changzhou Umpires: Aleisha Neumann (AUS) Kang Hyun-young (KOR) | |
Spooky Nook Sports, Lancaster Umpires: Celine Martin-Schmets (BEL) Kang Hyun-young (KOR) | |
Wujin Hockey Stadium, Changzhou Umpires: Karen Bennett (NZL) Emi Yamada (JPN) | |
Crefelder Hockey und Tennis Club, Krefeld Umpires: Alison Keogh (IRE) Sarah Wilson (SCO) | |
Crefelder Hockey und Tennis Club, Krefeld Umpires: Maggie Giddens (USA) Ayanna McClean (TRI) | |
Wujin Hockey Stadium, Changzhou Umpires: Ivona Makar (CRO) Aleisha Neumann (AUS) | |
Crefelder Hockey und Tennis Club, Krefeld Umpires: Celine Martin-Schmets (BEL) Sarah Wilson (SCO) | |
Spooky Nook Sports, Lancaster Umpires: Ayanna McClean (TTO) Karen Bennett (NZL) | |
Grand Final
Semifinals
Third place game
Final
Awards
Statistics
Final standings
Pos | Team | Pld | W | SOW | SOL | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Final standing |
1 | Netherlands | 18 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 45 | 13 | +32 | 50 | Gold Medal |
2 | Australia | 18 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 38 | 26 | +12 | 33 | Silver Medal |
3 | Germany | 18 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 36 | 27 | +9 | 31 | Bronze Medal |
4 | Argentina | 18 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 33 | 17 | +16 | 40 | Fourth place |
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5 | Belgium | 16 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 21 | 27 | −6 | 21 | Eliminated in group stage |
6 | New Zealand | 16 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 29 | 32 | −3 | 18 |
7 | China | 16 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 27 | 40 | −13 | 14 |
8 | Great Britain | 16 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 22 | 37 | −15 | 14 |
9 | United States | 16 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 15 | 47 | −32 | 7 |
Source: FIH
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) matches won; 3) goal difference; 4) goals for; 5) head-to-head result; 6) field goals scored.[7]
Goalscorers
There were 266 goals scored in 76 matches, for an average of 3.5 goals per match.
15 goals
10 goals
6 goals
5 goals
4 goals
3 goals
2 goals
1 goal
Source: FIH
See also
References
- ^ "FIH unveils Hockey PRO League schedule". FIH. 6 February 2018. Retrieved 6 February 2018.
- ^ "The Netherlands crowned women's FIH Pro League champions". FIH. 29 June 2019. Retrieved 29 June 2019.
- ^ "'Game-changing' Hockey Pro League teams announced for 2019". fih.ch. 11 June 2017. Retrieved 11 June 2017.
- ^ "Hockey India justifies withdrawal from FIH Pro League". The Times of India. 9 July 2017. Retrieved 10 July 2017.
- ^ "FIH statement on the withdrawal of Hockey India from the Hockey Pro League". fih.ch. 10 July 2017. Retrieved 10 July 2017.
- ^ "FIH confirms Spain men and Belgium women join Hockey Pro League". fih.ch. 28 July 2017. Retrieved 28 July 2017.
- ^ a b FIH Pro League Competition Regulations
- ^ "Venues announced for FIH Pro League matches". fih.ch. 30 August 2018.
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