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Hockey WC Qualifiers: Austria, Uruguay Win Classification Matches

By IANS News March 14, 2026 • 17:54 PM View: 76

FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers: Austria and Uruguay won their respective classification matches in the FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026 at the G. M. C. Balayogi Hockey Ground at the Gachibowli Sports Complex in Hyderabad on Saturday.

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.

Kristine Vukovich (3’) scored for Austria, while Captain Lee Yuri (31’) 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.