2023 Sultan of Johor Cup explained

Tournament:2023 Sultan of Johor Cup
Country:Malaysia
Venues:Taman Daya Hockey Stadium
City:Johor Bahru
Dates:27 October – 4 November
Teams:8
Confederations:4
Count:2
Matches:20
Goals:107
Top Scorer: Amandeep Lakra
Top Scorer Goals:6
Best Player: Matteo Poljaric
Goalkeeper: Joshua Onyekwue
Previous Year:2022
Previous Tournament:2022 Sultan of Johor Cup
Next Year:2024
Next Tournament:2024 Sultan of Johor Cup

The 2023 Sultan of Johor Cup was the eleventh edition of the Sultan of Johor Cup, an international men's under–21 field hockey tournament in Malaysia. It was held at the Taman Daya Hockey Stadium in Johor Bahru, Malaysia from 27 October to 4 November 2023.[1] [2]

Germany won their second title by defeating Australia 3–1 in a shoot-out after the match finished 0–0. The defending champions India won the bronze medal by defeating Pakistan 6–5 in a shoot-out after the match finished 3–3.[3]

Participating nations

Including the host nation, 8 teams competed in the tournament.[4] [5]

CountryFIH Junior Ranking[6] Previous Best AppearanceBest FIH Junior World Cup Finish
9Champions (2016, 2017)Champions (1997)
3Champions (2013, 2014, 2022)Champions (2001, 2016)
2Champions (2012)Champions (1982, 1985, 1989, 1993, 2009, 2013)
15Champions (2015, 2018, 2019)Fourth Place (1997, 2001)
8Champions (2011)Fourth Place (1979, 1982, 2013)
13Fourth Place (2014)Fourth Place (2009)
12Runners-Up (2016)Champions (1979)
10Fifth Place (2022)Ninth Place (2021)

* = includes results representing England, Scotland and Wales

Preliminary round

All times are local (UTC+8).

Pool A

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Pool B

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Fifth to eighth place classification

Cross-overs

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Fifth and sixth place

First to fourth place classification

Semi-finals

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Final

Statistics

Goalscorers

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Fixtures & Results – Sultan Johor Cup . Sultan of Johor Cup . 25 October 2023 . 27 October 2023.
  2. Web site: No ranking points for 2023 SOJ – Sultan Johor Cup . 2023-09-25 . en-US.
  3. Web site: India beats Pakistan in penalty shootout, wins bronze at Sultan of Johor Cup 2023 . Sportstar.
  4. Web site: Burras team announced for 11th Sultan of Johor Cup . 2023-09-25 . Hockey Australia . en.
  5. Web site: SA Hockey U21 Men Named for 2023 Sultan of Johor Cup . 2023-09-25 . en-US. SA Hockey Association.
  6. Web site: JUNIOR OUTDOOR RANKINGS . . 3 November 2023.