Spain hold NZ in a draw to enter final 8
Spain fought hard to hold New Zealand in a 3-3 draw and entered the quarter-finals of 2016 Men's Hockey Junior World Cup in Lucknow. Spain are most likely to meet India in the final-eight. With one win each from three matches, Spain and NZ were tied on the second position. But the Spaniards cruised through; because of upper hand in the goal difference.
Belgium stun Netherlands; top Pool B to enter quarter-finals
Belgium put on a spirited performance to defeat Netherlands 3-2 in the Pool B match on Sunday. They came back from a goal down to stun the Dutch with a 69th minute goal from Raes Henri after a 2-2 tie. Belgium will meet Malaysia in their next encounter, while Netherlands will be up against minnows Egypt.
Malaysia open their account beating Egypt 2-0
In another Pool B match, Malaysia won 2-0 against Egypt to register their first win of the tournament. With a goal scored in each of the halves, Malaysia will have to defeat Belgium in their next match to enter the quarter-finals.
Germany top table with a third win
Germany crushed Japan 6-1 to win their third Pool C match of the tournament. With three wins from three matches, they have topped the Pool, having made their place in the quarter-finals earlier.
India look to win their third match of the tournament
India will look to iron out all their flaws in the final round up game as they meet South Africa today in Pool D. In Pool A matches, Australia will be up against Austria while Argentina will face Korea. The remaining two matches of the day will see Pool B toppers Belgium against Malaysia and Netherlands facing Egypt.
