South Africa, a powerhouse in the worlds of rugby and cricket, have quietly witnessed the ascent of field hockey, a sport that is rapidly gaining prominence among the nation’s youth.
South Africa won the bragging rights in the battle of African giants as they defeated Egypt in their second Group B match of the FIH Men's Junior World Cup today at the National Hockey Stadium in Bukit Jalil.
South Africa believe that the umpire's decision to give Germany a penalty corner in the fourth quarter was the turning point that led to their defeat in their opening match at the Men's Hockey Junior World Cup.
