Yet another match that wasn't very exciting. The game was tied at 2-2 for a long time, and many spectators were hoping for a penalty shootout. That would be the highlight of the game. However, with just seconds left on the clock, Korea forced a penalty corner, which they converted, to salvage some pride to register ... continue reading »

Both South Africa and South Korea knew what they had to do in order to achieve their respective targets. Korea had to score as many goals as they could to appear in the final against Australia, which we now know they failed to do so, and South Africa needed at least a draw in order to ... continue reading »

This was a match that many looked forward to. Although Australia had virtually sealed their spot in the final, the outcome of this match would determine Australia's opponent in their next match. The South Koreans played an attacking game that the Aussies defended really well. In most of the first half, it looked like both teams ... continue reading »

After a heavy defeat in the hands of Australia in their first game of the tournament, China has been springing surprise after surprise in all subsequent matches. It was no different when they played South Korea on Day 4 of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup, although the young Chinese boys lost, but with a respectable scoreline ... continue reading »

Korea faced Canada on Day 2 of the 2014 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup, international invitational men's field hockey tournament. South Korea, Asia Cup champions and World Cup qualifier, is ranked 7th in the world, while Canada is at 16th place. All action was in the first half of the game; the attacking Koreans seemed to have run ... continue reading »

The finals of the 9th Asia Cup was keenly contested between India and South Korea. As defending champions, South Korea had a reputation as the 'best in Asia' to live up to. They are also the first Asian team to secure a spot at the Hockey World Cup at The Hague, Holland in 2014. India, on the ... continue reading »

It was a crucial match for Pakistan, where this tournament was their last chance to qualify for the World Cup at The Hague in the Netherlands next year. Unfortunately, by losing to Korea 1 - 2, Pakistan will, for the first time in 42 years, fail to qualify for the World Cup, a tournament that they ... continue reading »