Intro:

New Zealand had to beat Australia at the Hockey World Cup, yet were held to a 0-0 draw by Australia on Monday (9th June).

Elsewhere Australia's men & Holland's women both progressed to the semi-final stages.

Script:

Oceanic rivals Australia faced New Zealand in the women's Hockey World Cup on Monday with New Zealand needing to win to maintain their hopes of reaching the semi-finals of the tournament.

The New Zealand Black Sticks had aN appeal for a first half penalty turned down after Olivia Merry collided with Australian Goalkeeper Rachael Lynch, yet the umpire ruled that Lynch had won the ball.

The BlackSticks knew they had to win to dislodge the Hockeyroos from the final semi-final spot, yet this chance was their best effort and it just wasn't good enough on the day.

Reigning Men's Champions Australia took on India in Pool A.

The Kookaburras made a strong start, with Kieran Govers scoring inside three minutes.

The Kookaburras were in relentless form and Ciriello made it 4-0 and it stayed that way for the rest of the match.

Hosts and Group A leaders The Netherlands faced South Korea in their final Group A match.

Naomi Van As with a clinical strike put the Dutch one up.

South Korea held the runaway leaders for much of the match.

However, a penalty flick and this short corner from Lee Sinyhe put the Dutch through to the semi-finals with a 100% record.

Spain faced Malaysia in a dead rubber from Group A Men's tournament.

Spain's Gabi Dabanch hammered this reverse stick shot home.

It was the Malaysians who got the next, before some nifty stick work from Marc Salles, put the Spaniards back infront.

It finished 5-2 to the Spaniards sees them playoff for 7th place.