4th Match Hockey World Cup 2018 (Men's)

Odisha Hockey World Cup

Bhubaneswar 2018 (Men’s)

NZ Vs FRN

New Zealand  Beat The France

NEW ZEALAND                     2 - 1                            FRANCE

 Match Highlights

v New Zealand beat France 2-1 in the Hockey World Cup 2018

v New Zealand share top spot with Argentina in Pool A

v France are the lowest ranked team in the Hockey World Cup

Bhubaneswar, India: Kane Russell and Stephen Jenness scored to help New Zealand beat France 2-1 in the Hockey World Cup 2018.


After a goalless first quarter, Kane Russell scored for New Zealand in the 17th minute and as France failed to convert opportunities in the later part of the second quarter, the Black Sticks enjoyed a 1-0 lead at half-time.

Later, a long pass from midfield was well controlled by Stephen Jenness, who made no mistake in making the scoreline read 2-0 in New Zealand's favour with just four minutes of play left..