Scotland, Egypt set for championship clash today
Published: 06:02 PM,Feb 22,2025 | EDITED : 10:02 PM,Feb 22,2025
Scotland, Egypt set for championship clash today
MUSCAT: Egypt secured a spot in the final of the of the FIH Hockey Men's Nations Cup 2 , hosted by the Sultanate of Oman, after defeating the United States 4-2. Meanwhile, Scotland also advanced to the final after a 4-1 victory over Austria in the matches held at Hockey Oman Stadium in Al Amerat.
Egypt Defeats US 4-2 to Advance to the Final
The match began with high intensity as the US took an early lead in the 6th minute through Kei Kaeppeler’s penalty corner, but Egypt responded immediately with Nasr Mohamed’s equaliser. The US regained the lead in the final moments of the first quarter with Sekayi Charasika’s goal, ending the period 2-1. Egypt struck back early in the second quarter, with Mostafa Ragab levelling the score at 2-2. Both teams created dangerous chances, but strong goalkeeping kept the score unchanged at halftime. The third quarter saw the US dominate possession, but missed opportunities, including a penalty corner by Kaeppeler, left the score tied. In the final quarter, Egypt took the lead in the 50th minute when Mahmoud Mamdouh converted a penalty corner. The US pressed for an equaliser, but Egypt held firm, and Ahmed El Genini sealed the 4-2 victory with a late counterattack. With this win, Egypt advanced to the final.
Scotland Defeats Poland 4-1 to Secure Spot in the Final
Scotland dominated possession in the first quarter, creating chances but failing to break Poland’s defensive setup, ending the period 0-0. The second quarter remained goalless, with Poland’s Eryk Bembenek coming close in the final moments, narrowly missing the target. The third quarter followed the same pattern, with Scotland missing a key penalty corner opportunity, leaving the score unchanged.
Scotland finally broke the deadlock in the final quarter, with Jamie Golden scoring from a penalty corner. Struan Walker doubled the lead in the 47th minute before Golden struck again (51’), making it 3-0. Poland responded in the 55th minute through Maximilian Kuperski, but Scotland held firm, and Golden sealed his hat trick in the final moments, securing a 4-1 victory and a place in the final.
Austria Stages Comeback to Defeat Oman 5-3 in Hockey Nations Cup
Oman took an early lead in the 11th minute through Asama Barazahan’s penalty corner and defended strongly to maintain their advantage, blocking five Austrian penalty corners to end the first quarter 1-0. Austria increased their pressure in the second quarter but failed to break through, keeping Oman ahead at halftime.
Oman doubled their lead early in the third quarter with a stunning goal from Sanad al Fazari (35’), but Austria responded quickly. Nikolas Wellan (39’) pulled one back, followed by Fülöp Losonci’s equaliser (43’), and Josef Winkler completed the comeback a minute later, giving Austria a 3-2 lead. In the final quarter, Austria extended their advantage through Peter Kaltenböck (55’), but Oman responded immediately with a goal from Maitham Al-Wahaibi (56’). However, Wellan struck again in the 58th minute, sealing a thrilling 5-3 victory for Austria.
Austria Edges Chile 3-2 to Secure Key Victory
Austria took the lead in the 8th minute through Fülöp Losonci’s penalty corner, but Chile responded late in the first quarter, with Juan Amoroso equalising from a set-piece to make it 1-1. Austria dominated the second quarter, earning multiple penalty corners before Nikolas Wellan converted one in the 22nd minute, giving them a 2-1 halftime lead.
The third quarter remained goalless, with Austria controlling possession but failing to capitalise on three penalty corners, while Chile struggled to create real threats. In the final quarter, Austria extended their lead early through Adrian Fink’s penalty corner goal. Despite missing several opportunities, Austria held their ground. Chile’s Agustin Valenzuela pulled one back in the 57th minute, setting up a tense finish, but Austria held on for a 3-2 win. With this result, with this result, Austria will face China to determine fifth and sixth place, while Oman will play Chile to decide seventh and eighth place.
Egypt Defeats US 4-2 to Advance to the Final
The match began with high intensity as the US took an early lead in the 6th minute through Kei Kaeppeler’s penalty corner, but Egypt responded immediately with Nasr Mohamed’s equaliser. The US regained the lead in the final moments of the first quarter with Sekayi Charasika’s goal, ending the period 2-1. Egypt struck back early in the second quarter, with Mostafa Ragab levelling the score at 2-2. Both teams created dangerous chances, but strong goalkeeping kept the score unchanged at halftime. The third quarter saw the US dominate possession, but missed opportunities, including a penalty corner by Kaeppeler, left the score tied. In the final quarter, Egypt took the lead in the 50th minute when Mahmoud Mamdouh converted a penalty corner. The US pressed for an equaliser, but Egypt held firm, and Ahmed El Genini sealed the 4-2 victory with a late counterattack. With this win, Egypt advanced to the final.
Scotland Defeats Poland 4-1 to Secure Spot in the Final
Scotland dominated possession in the first quarter, creating chances but failing to break Poland’s defensive setup, ending the period 0-0. The second quarter remained goalless, with Poland’s Eryk Bembenek coming close in the final moments, narrowly missing the target. The third quarter followed the same pattern, with Scotland missing a key penalty corner opportunity, leaving the score unchanged.
Scotland finally broke the deadlock in the final quarter, with Jamie Golden scoring from a penalty corner. Struan Walker doubled the lead in the 47th minute before Golden struck again (51’), making it 3-0. Poland responded in the 55th minute through Maximilian Kuperski, but Scotland held firm, and Golden sealed his hat trick in the final moments, securing a 4-1 victory and a place in the final.
Austria Stages Comeback to Defeat Oman 5-3 in Hockey Nations Cup
Oman took an early lead in the 11th minute through Asama Barazahan’s penalty corner and defended strongly to maintain their advantage, blocking five Austrian penalty corners to end the first quarter 1-0. Austria increased their pressure in the second quarter but failed to break through, keeping Oman ahead at halftime.
Oman doubled their lead early in the third quarter with a stunning goal from Sanad al Fazari (35’), but Austria responded quickly. Nikolas Wellan (39’) pulled one back, followed by Fülöp Losonci’s equaliser (43’), and Josef Winkler completed the comeback a minute later, giving Austria a 3-2 lead. In the final quarter, Austria extended their advantage through Peter Kaltenböck (55’), but Oman responded immediately with a goal from Maitham Al-Wahaibi (56’). However, Wellan struck again in the 58th minute, sealing a thrilling 5-3 victory for Austria.
Austria Edges Chile 3-2 to Secure Key Victory
Austria took the lead in the 8th minute through Fülöp Losonci’s penalty corner, but Chile responded late in the first quarter, with Juan Amoroso equalising from a set-piece to make it 1-1. Austria dominated the second quarter, earning multiple penalty corners before Nikolas Wellan converted one in the 22nd minute, giving them a 2-1 halftime lead.
The third quarter remained goalless, with Austria controlling possession but failing to capitalise on three penalty corners, while Chile struggled to create real threats. In the final quarter, Austria extended their lead early through Adrian Fink’s penalty corner goal. Despite missing several opportunities, Austria held their ground. Chile’s Agustin Valenzuela pulled one back in the 57th minute, setting up a tense finish, but Austria held on for a 3-2 win. With this result, with this result, Austria will face China to determine fifth and sixth place, while Oman will play Chile to decide seventh and eighth place.