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South Africa Faces Tough Defeat Against Austria at FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup

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4 February 2025
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South Africa Faces Tough Defeat Against Austria at FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup

FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup Croatia 2025 08 South Africa v Austria (B) Picture: Katharina Bauer is tackled by Sarah Paget (GK) COPYRIGHT WORLDSPORTPICS FRANK UIJLENBROEK

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SPAR South Africa endured a difficult evening at the FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup, falling to a 10-0 defeat against an impressive Austrian side. The result leaves South Africa’s hopes of reaching the quarterfinals hanging by a thread, with a crucial encounter against Poland awaiting on Thursday.

Austria, runners-up at the 2018 edition, wasted no time in asserting their dominance, netting three goals in the opening quarter to seize early control of the contest. Their relentless attacking pressure continued into the second quarter, where they added two more to take a commanding 5-0 lead into the halftime break.

South Africa Faces Tough Defeat Against Austria at FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup
FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup Croatia 2025 08 South Africa v Austria (B) Picture: Daniella De Oliveira runs with the ball COPYRIGHT WORLDSPORTPICS FRANK UIJLENBROEK

Despite South Africa’s efforts to regroup in the second half, Austria remained in control, adding two more goals in the third quarter before closing out the match with a further three in the final period. Their scoring was well-balanced, with six field goals, two penalty corner conversions, and two successful penalty strokes highlighting their efficiency in front of goal.

SPAR South Africa had moments of quality, particularly through Daniella de Oliveira and Laylaa Davids, who looked to create opportunities in attack. However, the Austrian defense remained resolute, preventing the hosts from finding the back of the net.

South Africa Faces Tough Defeat Against Austria at FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup
FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup Croatia 2025 08 South Africa v Austria (B) Picture: Laikén Brisset is tackled by Katharina Bauer COPYRIGHT WORLDSPORTPICS FRANK UIJLENBROEK

The result places immense pressure on South Africa heading into their next fixture against Poland. A strong response will be needed if the team is to keep its hopes of progression alive and regain momentum in the tournament.

South Africa Faces Tough Defeat Against Austria at FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup
FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup Croatia 2025 08 South Africa v Austria (B) Picture: Cailynn Den Bakker dribbles with the ball COPYRIGHT WORLDSPORTPICS FRANK UIJLENBROEK

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