Men's Hockey/Pool B, Match #14
KOR vs. MAS
Korea Stays Out of Pool B Cellar With 4-2 Win
Korea took a 1-0 lead at halftime, then scored three times in a 10-minute span in the second half to dispose of Malaysia 4-2 in a battle of Pool B cellar-dwellers. Both teams entered Monday's game with an 0-2-2 record, but Korea received two goals from KANG Keon-Wook and a goal each from PARK Shin-Heum and KIM Jong-Yi to record the win. Malaysia's offense did not attempt a shot on goal in the first half, but Nor Saiful Za NASIRUDDIN and Mirnawan NAWAWI scored in the second half.
Final Score: KOR 4, MAS 2.
"We had to win today. A draw is no good," said Malaysia coach Volker KNAPP. "It didn't matter whether we lost 10-1 or 1-0, a loss would hurt us. We came into this tournament with the goal of 5th-8th, and now we cannot achieve that."
NED vs. RSA
Dutch Claim Top Spot in Pool B With Victory Over South Africa
The Netherlands, expected to compete for the gold medal at this year's Olympic Games, gained an invitation to the men's hockey semifinals with a 4-1 triumph over South Africa in the final preliminary game of the tournament. Bram LOMANS scored two first-half goals for the Dutch, who won Pool B with a 4-0-1 record. Gregory NICOL put home the lone goal for South Africa, which finishes pool play with a 0-2-3 mark. The Dutch victory sets up semifinal pairings between Netherlands-Germany and Spain-Australia on Wednesday.
Final Score: NED 4, RSA 1.
AUS vs. GBR
Australia Secures Spot in Semifinals With 2-0 Win Over Great Britain:
Mark HAGER and Jay STACY accounted for first-half goals as Australia defeated Great Britain, 2-0, in the final preliminary match for both squads. The game was crucial for both countries, with the winner clinching a spot in the semifinals. Heading into Monday night's action, Australia is tied with the front-running Netherlands at seven points. However, the Netherlands defeated Australia, 3-2, earlier in pool play, giving the Dutch the advantage in a tie-breaker situation. Spain, the winner of Pool A, is the likely semifinal opponent for Australia when play begins on Wednesday.
Final Score: AUS 2, GBR 0
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