Estadio Mendocino de Hockey, venue
The 2014 Women's Hockey Champions Trophy was the 21st edition of the
Hockey Champions Trophy for women. It was held from 29 November to 7 December 2014 in
Mendoza, Argentina. 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
1999
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Argentina
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won the tournament for the sixth time after defeating
Australia
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3–1 in the final on a
penalty shoot-out
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after a 1–1 draw, tying the record of six titles previously set by Australia and the
Netherlands
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in
2003 and
2011
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respectively. The Netherlands won the third place match by defeating
New Zealand
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2–1.
Qualification
Alongside as 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. If one of the teams refused to play, that place would be awarded to the next best finisher in the previous tournament, the same applies to the teams nominated by the Executive Board.
* (Host nation and
defending champions)
* (Second in 2012 Champions Trophy as
Great Britain
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)
* (Third in 2012 Champions Trophy)
* (Fourth in 2012 Champions Trophy)
* (Fifth in 2012 Champions Trophy)
* (Winner of
2012 Champions Challenge I)
* (Nominated by FIH Executive Board)
* (Nominated by FIH Executive Board)
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Umpires
Below are the 10 umpires appointed by the International Hockey Federation:
*Fanneke Alkemade (NED)
*Kelly Hudson (NZL)
*Stephanie Judefind (USA)
*Mariana Reydo (ARG)
*Lisa Roach (AUS)
*Annelize Rostron (RSA)
*Mercedes Sánchez (ARG)
*Kylie Seymour (AUS)
*Chieko Soma (JPN)
*Sarah Wilson (SCO)
Results
''All times are Argentina Time ( UTC−03:00)''
First round
Pool A
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Pool B
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Second round
Quarter-finals
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Fifth to eighth place classification
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First to fourth place classification
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=Third and fourth place
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=Final
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Awards
Statistics
Final standings
Goalscorers
References
External links
Official website
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2014
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2014 in women's field hockey
hockey
International women's field hockey competitions hosted by Argentina
Sport in Mendoza, Argentina
November 2014 sports events in South America
December 2014 sports events in South America