The 2014 Men's Hockey Champions Trophy was the 35th edition of the Hockey Champions Trophy men's field hockey tournament. It was held between 6–14 December 2014 in Bhubaneswar, India.[1] From this year on the tournament began to be held biennially due to the introduction of the Hockey World League, returning to its original format changed in 1980.
Germany won the tournament for the tenth time after defeating Pakistan 2–0 in the final.[2] Australia won the third place match by defeating India 2–1.[3]
Qualification
Alongside the host nation, the top five finishers from the previous edition and the winner of the 2012 Champions Challenge I qualified automatically. The remaining spots were nominated by the FIH Executive Board, making a total of 8 competing teams.[4]
Umpires
Below are the 10 umpires appointed by the International Hockey Federation:
- Chen Dekang (CHN)
- Eduardo Lizana (ESP)
- Fernando Gómez (ARG)
- Gareth Greenfield (NZL)
- Andrew Kennedy (ENG)
- Deon Nel (RSA)
- Raghu Prasad (IND)
- Coen van Bunge (NED)
- Paco Vázquez (ESP)
- Peter Wright (RSA)
Results
All times are Indian Standard Time (UTC+05:30)[6]
First round
Pool A
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
| 1 |  England | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 4 | +8 | 7 | Quarterfinals |
| 2 |  Belgium | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 6 | +1 | 5 |
| 3 |  Australia | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 7 | +1 | 4 |
| 4 |  Pakistan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 13 | −10 | 0 |
Source: FIH
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) goals scored; 4) head-to-head result.
[7] Umpires:
Deon Nel (RSA)
Eduardo Lizana (ESP) | |
Umpires:
Andrew Kennedy (ENG)
Paco Vázquez (ESP) | |
Umpires:
Gareth Greenfield (NZL)
Raghu Prasad (IND) | |
Umpires:
Peter Wright (RSA)
Coen van Bunge (NED) | |
Umpires:
Paco Vázquez (ESP)
Chen Dekang (CHN) | |
Umpires:
Deon Nel (RSA)
Fernando Gómez (ARG) | |
Pool B
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
| 1 |  Netherlands | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 4 | +5 | 6 | Quarterfinals |
| 2 |  Argentina | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 5 | +2 | 6 |
| 3 |  India | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 7 | −2 | 3 |
| 4 |  Germany | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7 | −5 | 3 |
Source: FIH
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) goals scored; 4) head-to-head result.
[8] Umpires:
Raghu Prasad (IND)
Peter Wright (RSA) | |
Umpires:
Fernando Gómez (ARG)
Coen van Bunge (NED) | |
Umpires:
Deon Nel (RSA)
Chen Dekang (CHN) | |
Umpires:
Eduardo Lizana (ESP)
Paco Vázquez (ESP) | |
Umpires:
Peter Wright (RSA)
Gareth Greenfield (NZL) | |
Umpires:
Eduardo Lizana (ESP)
Andrew Kennedy (ENG) | |
Second round
Quarterfinals
Umpires:
Eduardo Lizana (ESP)
Andrew Kennedy (ENG) | |
Umpires:
Deon Nel (RSA)
Peter Wright (RSA) | |
Umpires:
Paco Vázquez (ESP)
Raghu Prasad (IND) | |
Umpires:
Chen Dekang (CHN)
Coen van Bunge (NED) | |
Fifth to eighth place classification
Crossover
Umpires:
Raghu Prasad (IND)
Fernando Gómez (ARG) | |
Umpires:
Coen van Bunge (NED)
Gareth Greenfield (NZL) | |
Seventh and eighth place
Umpires:
Raghu Prasad (IND)
Fernando Gómez (ARG) | |
Fifth and sixth place
Umpires:
Andrew Kennedy (ENG)
Gareth Greenfield (NZL) | |
First to fourth place classification
Semi-finals
Umpires:
Andrew Kennedy (ENG)
Chen Dekang (CHN) | |
Umpires:
Deon Nel (RSA)
Eduardo Lizana (ESP) | |
Third and fourth place
Umpires:
Peter Wright (RSA)
Chen Dekang (CHN) | |
Final
Umpires:
Paco Vázquez (ESP)
Coen van Bunge (NED) | |
Statistics
Final standings
As per statistical convention in field hockey, matches decided in extra time are counted as wins and losses, while matches decided by penalty shoot-outs are counted as draws.
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Status |
 | Germany | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 12 | Gold Medal |
 | Pakistan | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 20 | −9 | 6 | Silver Medal |
 | Australia | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 13 | +3 | 10 | Bronze Medal |
| 4 | India | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 15 | −2 | 6 | Fourth Place |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| 5 | Netherlands | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 17 | 11 | +6 | 10 | Eliminated in
Quarterfinals |
| 6 | Argentina | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 14 | −2 | 9 |
| 7 | England | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 10 | +6 | 10 |
| 8 | Belgium | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 15 | −2 | 6 |
Source: FIH
Awards
Goalscorers
There were 107 goals scored in 24 matches, for an average of 4.46 goals per match.
4 goals
3 goals
2 goals
1 goal
Source: FIH
References
- ^ "Bhubaneswar, not Delhi to host 2014 Men's Champions Trophy". The Times Of India. 16 December 2013. Retrieved 3 March 2013.
- ^ "Wesley & Fuchs give Germany 10th Champions Trophy Gold medal". FIH. 14 December 2014. Archived from the original on 14 December 2014. Retrieved 14 December 2014.
- ^ "Kookaburras grab Bronze in Bhubaneswar". FIH. 14 December 2014. Retrieved 17 December 2014.
- ^ "Qualification Criteria for FIH Champions Trophy and FIH Champions Challenges from 2012 onwards" (PDF). International Hockey Federation. FIH.ch. Retrieved 17 March 2013.
- ^ a b "Executive Board makes key decisions at latest meeting". FIH.ch. 21 March 2013. Retrieved 23 March 2013.
- ^ "Schedule released for the men's Hero Hockey Champions Trophy 2014, Bhubaneswar, India". FIH. 15 September 2014. Retrieved 16 September 2014.
- ^ "FIH Tournament Regulations - January 2015" (PDF). Retrieved 19 June 2016.
- ^ "FIH Tournament Regulations - January 2015" (PDF). Retrieved 19 June 2016.
External links
Germany (10th title)
Pakistan
Australia
Jeroen Hertzberger
England 
Belgium 
Argentina 
India 
