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Chile is playing its first World Cup against New Zealand

Chile is playing its first World Cup against New Zealand

World Cup action for Los Diablos begins this Saturday, January 14 at the Birsa Munda Stadium in Rourkela, India. 4:30 (CHI / ARG time) on the Star+ screen, when they face New Zealand Will be debuting in the competition.

Malaysia, New Zealand and the Netherlands share Group C with ChileAnd they will be the first competitors in this World Cup, which will be historic for Chilean hockey: This is their first time participating in the most important tournament in the world.

Birsa Munda Hockey Ground in Rourkela will conduct an introduction to Devils vs New Zealand What will be the first crossing between the two selected. The meeting will be televised on Star+ starting at 4:30pm (Chile and Argentina time) on Saturday, January 14.

Led by George Dapanch, 22nd As they prepare for tomorrow’s debut in the FIH World Rankings, they reach their peak meeting with some previous friendlies on Indian soil. First was against ODI (Club of India) in which they lost 7-2, then they drew 1-1 against South Africa and finally they lost 2-1 against Wales.

New Zealand side – 9th in FIH rankings-, Black sticks They qualified for the ecumenical event after securing one of the two places offered by Oceania, the other ticket going to Australia (1st). As the Oceanic Cup was not finalized due to Covid-19 restrictions, the two spots for the World Cup were filled based on the FIH World Ranking.

Los Diablos’ next commitment January 16, From 4:30 (CHI/ARG time), against Malaysia At the same ground as Rourkela, and Three days later they face the Netherlands What will be the conclusion of the group stage will be at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar starting at 6:30 PM.

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