Austria started the proceedings on Saturday as they clinched seventh place with a hard-fought 1-1 (2-1 SO) victory over Korea in the 7\/8th place match.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Kristine Vukovich (3\u2019) scored for Austria, while Captain Lee Yuri (31\u2019) got Korea back on level terms. Both keepers were exceptional in the shootout, but it was Michaela Streb who ensured Austria got over the line, with Carla Kemper scoring the winning goal for their side.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In the second match of the day, Uruguay confirmed a fifth-place finish at the FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026, defeating Wales 3-0 in the 5\/6th place match. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
Teresa Viana (23\u2019), Magdalena Verga (36\u2019), and Lupe Curutchague (57\u2019) netted for Uruguay.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Earlier, Uruguay secured a dominant 3-0 victory over Austria in their 5\/8th-place encounter at the FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026 on Friday. Teresa Viana (21',44') and Captain Manuela Vilar (4') were the goal scorers.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In the first match, Wales defeated Korea 2\u20131 in their 5\/8th place encounter. Captain Elizabeth Bingham (49\u2019, 53\u2019) scored the goals for Wales while Yeongeun Park (46') was the goalscorer for Korea.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026 event in Hyderabad is in its last stage, with hosts India and England having clinched their spots by reaching the final.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In the first match, Wales defeated Korea 2\u20131 in their 5\/8th place encounter. Captain Elizabeth Bingham (49\u2019, 53\u2019) scored the goals for Wales while Yeongeun Park (46') was the goalscorer for Korea.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Eight teams \u2014 hosts India, England, Scotland, Korea, Italy, Uruguay, Wales, and Austria \u2014 competed for three coveted qualification spots for the global showpiece in the Hyderabad event.<\/p>\r\n\r\n