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South African Women Conclude 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup on a High

Sport South Africa Contributor by Sport South Africa Contributor
9 February 2025
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South African Women Conclude 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup on a High

POREC - FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup Croatia 2025 26 Australia v South Africa (9th-10th) Picture: Laylaa Davids of South Africa celebrates with Jamie Southgate (C) of South Africa after scoring the team’s first goal Laikén Brisset of South Africa COPYRIGHT WORLDSPORTPICS FRANK UIJLENBROEK

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The SPAR South African Indoor Hockey Women’s Team wrapped up their 2025 FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup campaign on a positive note, securing a commendable ninth-place finish after a hard-fought 3-2 victory against Australia. The tournament, held in Poreč, Croatia, presented both triumphs and challenges for the African champions, but they showcased resilience and determination throughout.

Final Clash: South Africa vs. Australia

The final placement match saw South Africa take on Australia in a battle for ninth place. The opening ten minutes were tightly contested, with both sides struggling to find an early breakthrough. However, South Africa capitalized on a swift counterattack, with Laylaa Davids slotting home the first goal at the near post.

Momentum continued in South Africa’s favour when Malikah Hamza converted a penalty corner with a powerful flick to extend the lead. Just before the halftime whistle, a well-executed slip pass found Jess Lardant, who calmly finished to make it 3-2 at the break.

South African Women Conclude 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup on a High
POREC - FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup Croatia 2025 26 Australia v South Africa (9th-10th) Picture: Tegan Fourie of South Africa COPYRIGHT WORLDSPORTPICS FRANK UIJLENBROEK

Australia responded aggressively in the second half, making tactical adjustments that briefly unsettled South Africa’s defence. A quickfire double from Jamie Zimmerman and Caitlin Burns restored parity, injecting tension into the match. However, South Africa adjusted well, limiting Australia’s attacking threats while continuing to create scoring opportunities of their own. Their disciplined defensive display ensured they held on to their lead, securing a well-deserved victory and sealing their ninth-place finish in the global tournament.

A Gruelling Journey: South Africa’s Path to Ninth Place

The campaign began with an exciting opening match against Thailand. Despite an early setback, when Thailand capitalized on a defensive lapse within the first minute, South Africa responded with determination. Goals from Hamza, Cailynn den Bakker, and Tegan Fourie put them in a strong position, though Thailand fought back, ultimately resulting in a hard-fought 4-4 draw. The game set the tone for a tournament filled with high-intensity clashes and moments of brilliance from the South African squad

Their second group-stage encounter against Austria proved to be a difficult outing, as the 2018 runners-up demonstrated their class with a dominant 10-0 victory. South Africa struggled to find their rhythm, and Austria’s relentless attacking pressure left them with little room to recover. The heavy defeat put immense pressure on the team heading into their crucial clash against Poland.

Refusing to give up, South Africa withdrew their goalkeeper and went all out in the final quarter. However, Poland capitalized on the counterattack to extend their lead to 4-1. South Africa managed to pull a goal back through Jess Lardant, who finished clinically, but it was too late to change the outcome. The South Africans will now compete in the 9th-12th place bracket, with their next opponent set to be confirmed later on Thursday.
POREC - FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup Croatia 2025 16 Poland v South Africa (B) Picture: Daniella De Oliveira of South Africa COPYRIGHT WORLDSPORTPICS FRANK UIJLENBROEK

Determined to bounce back, South Africa delivered a spirited performance against Poland, pushing their highly-rated opponents to the limit. Jamie Southgate’s aggressive pressing created opportunities, and Kayla de Waal found the net to bring South Africa level at one stage. However, Poland’s efficiency from penalty corners proved decisive as they secured a 4-2 victory. Despite the loss, South Africa displayed significant improvement and fighting spirit, earning admiration from the passionate crowd in attendance.

With their group-stage campaign concluding, South Africa found themselves in the 9th-12th placement bracket, where they faced hosts Croatia. The match was played in front of a vocal Croatian crowd eager to witness their team’s first-ever victory over the African champions. However, South Africa controlled proceedings from start to finish, producing a dominant display to secure a 6-0 win. Hamza, Daniella de Oliveira, Cailynn den Bakker, and de Waal were among the scorers in a clinical performance that set the stage for their final showdown against Australia.

South Africa Bounce Back with Victory Over Hosts Croatia in Play-Offs
POREC - FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup Croatia 2025 20 South Africa v Croatia (9th-12th) Picture: Jamie Southgate (C) of South Africa with the ball COPYRIGHT WORLDSPORTPICS WILL PALMER
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Resilience and Growth in a Competitive Tournament

Despite their early setbacks, the South African Women’s Indoor Hockey Team demonstrated resilience and adaptability. The team showed flashes of brilliance, particularly in their commanding victories over Croatia and Australia, while learning valuable lessons from their encounters against elite European opposition.

South Africa’s ninth-place finish is a testament to their ability to regroup and end the tournament on a strong note. With a young and talented squad, the experience gained from the Indoor World Cup will undoubtedly serve as a foundation for future success.

The team’s performance in Croatia highlights their growth on the international stage, and as they continue to build on this experience, they will look to challenge the world’s best in upcoming competitions. South African indoor hockey remains on an upward trajectory, and this campaign is another stepping stone towards greater achievements in the future.

South African Women Conclude 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup on a High
POREC - FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup Croatia 2025 26 Australia v South Africa (9th-10th) Picture: Kayla de Waal of South Africa Celebrates Victory COPYRIGHT WORLDSPORTPICS WILL PALMER

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