2018 Women's Indoor Hockey World Cup Explained

Tournament:2018 Women's Indoor Hockey World Cup
Country:Germany
Dates:7–11 February
City:Berlin
Venues:Max-Schmeling-Halle
Teams:12
Confederations:5
Count:3
Matches:40
Goals:250
Top Scorer: Kiana-Che Cormack
Yana Vorushylo
Top Scorer Goals:9
Best Player: Lisa Hahn
Best Goalkeeper: Alexandra Heerbaart
Previous Year:2015
Previous Tournament:2015 Women's Indoor Hockey World Cup
Next Year:2021
Next Tournament:2021 Women's FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup

The 2018 Women's Indoor Hockey World Cup was the fifth edition of this tournament and played from 7 to 11 February 2018 in Berlin, Germany.[1]

Germany defeated the Netherlands 2–1 in the final to win their third title, while Belarus secured their first medal.[2]

Qualification

Twelve teams participated in the tournament.[3]

Host nation & Continental qualifiers
DatesEventQuotasQualifier(s)
18 January 2017Host nation1
24–28 April 2017Asian Indoor Cup1
23–25 June 2017African Indoor Cup1
15–17 January 2016European Nations Indoor Cup1
Oceania Indoor Qualification Tournament1
16–21 October 2017Pan American Indoor Cup1
Best six ranked teams from continental tournaments
DatesEventQuotasQualifier(s)
15–17 January 2016European Nations Indoor Cup6




Umpires

12 umpires were appointed by the FIH for this tournament.[4]

Results

The schedule was released on 19 September 2017.[5]

All times are local (UTC+1).

First round

Pool A

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Pool B

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Second round

Quarter-finals

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First to fourth place classification

Semi-finals

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Final

Final standings

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External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Berlin, Germany to host Hockey Indoor World Cup 2018. 18 January 2017. fih.ch. 18 January 2017.
  2. Web site: Schröder strike gives Germany title at 5th Women's Indoor Hockey World Cup 2018. 11 February 2017. fih.ch. 11 February 2017.
  3. http://www.fih.ch/media/12460082/161116-qualification-system-for-2018-indoor-hockey-world-cup.pdf Qualification structure
  4. http://www.fih.ch/events/indoor-world-cup/5th-womens-indoor-world-cup/pools-matches/officials/ Officials
  5. Web site: FIH confirms Indoor Hockey World Cup, Berlin 2018 playing schedule. 19 September 2017. FIH.