Stats Speak: Will it be a golden jubilee triumph for Die Honamas over Kookaburras in Bhubaneswar?
By B.G.Joshi(in Kalinga Hockey Stadium Bhubaneswar)
Grammar of field hockey has changed with the introduction of artificial turf since Montreal Olympics (1976). Both Australia and Germany have changed their strategy, raised their fitness levels and have mastered the ever changing game. If on Saturday, Germany beat Australia, it will be their golden jubilee triumph against them. Here are the statistical highlights of Germany and Australia in international hockey:
|
Particulars |
Germany |
Australia |
|
Total (head to head) |
114 |
114 |
|
Wins |
49 |
47 |
|
Drawn |
18 |
18 |
|
Goals Scored |
230 |
256 |
|
In HWL (P-W-D-L) |
2-0-1-1 |
2-1-1-0 |
|
Medals in Olympics on turf hockey (G-S-B) |
3-2-2 |
1-2-4 |
|
Medals in World Cup on turf hockey (G-S-B) |
2-1-2 |
3-2-2 |
|
Medals in Champions Trophy on turf hockey (G-S-B) |
10-7-7 |
14-9-5 |
|
Medals in World League on turf hockey (G-S-B) |
0-0-0 |
1-0-0 |
|
Total medals in top 4 elite tourneys on turf hockey |
15-10-11 |
19-13-11 |
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