Day 2 of the FIH Hockey Ladies’s Junior World Cup Metropolis of Santiago 2025 had Argentina as its standout group, opening their marketing campaign with a commanding 13–0 win over Zimbabwe, pushed by a relentless attacking quantity, a medical penalty nook unit and hat-tricks from Chiara Ambrosini and Lourdes Pisthon, one of many day’s key performers for her affect contained in the circle and fixed presence in decisive actions.
Australia additionally delivered a powerful assertion with their 6–1 win over Canada, whereas South Africa and Belgium started their campaigns with stable victories in opposition to Austria and Wales. England and China shared the day’s solely draw, a tightly contested 2–2, and Spain closed the programme with a managed 2–0 win over Scotland, sustaining a disciplined defensive form with out conceding any penalty corners.
Beneath, we take an in depth take a look at every little thing that unfolded on Day 2 in Santiago.
South Africa vs Austria (Full-Time Rating: 4–1)
South Africa opened the day within the Chilean capital with sustained rhythm within the first quarter, producing 5 circle entries and taking the lead within the tenth minute by a area purpose by Leah du Plessis. Austria responded within the second quarter with elevated presence within the attacking half, discovering an equaliser through a penalty nook transformed by Katharina Proksch within the twentieth minute. Earlier than half-time, South Africa regained momentum and went forward once more with a area purpose from Ntsopa Mokoena within the seventeenth minute after a deep passing sequence.
After the restart, South Africa adjusted their construction and prolonged their lead early within the third quarter with a penalty nook completed by du Plessis within the forty first minute, managing possession and territorial management throughout that section. Austria diminished their circle entries within the second half and have been unable to maintain offensive continuity in opposition to South Africa’s stress. Within the remaining minutes, South Africa closed the match with one other area purpose from Mokoena within the 53rd minute, protecting a compact block and managing transitions to safe the 4–1 win.
Staff captain Ane Janse mentioned, “I’m very pleased with the group, it was a very good begin to our match and necessary to safe the three factors. The important thing was constructing as a group, making the connections, and getting the ball into the purpose field.”
England vs China (Full-Time Rating: 2–2)
England started the match on the artificial floor of the Nationwide Stadium with an outlined attacking construction, producing seven circle entries within the first quarter and taking the lead within the thirteenth minute by a area purpose by Evie Grindal after a turnover within the excessive zone. China reacted shortly in the identical section, levelling 1–1 within the eleventh minute by Hao Guoting, redirecting a sequence initiated from a penalty nook. Within the second quarter, China elevated their presence within the attacking third, incomes 5 consecutive PCs between the twenty fourth and twenty eighth minutes, whereas England maintained their defensive organisation regardless of a yellow card to Sienna Dunn within the seventeenth minute.
After half-time, China continued to impose attacking quantity and recorded six circle entries early within the third quarter, going forward 2–1 with a area purpose from Zou Lizhe within the thirty fifth minute after a chronic sequence of set items that created gaps within the English defence. England reorganised their managed build-up within the following section, whereas China briefly misplaced depth after a inexperienced card proven to Jing Keqing within the thirty sixth minute. Within the remaining quarter, England regained territorial stability and equalised 2–2 by a penalty nook completed by Biba Mills within the forty eighth minute, changing a rebound contained in the circle. China added eight extra entries within the final section, however the English defence held agency to protect the draw.
Australia vs Canada (Full-Time Rating: 6–1)
Early within the afternoon in Santiago, Australia imposed their construction from the beginning on the artificial turf, producing 4 circle entries within the first quarter and opening the scoring within the fifth minute with a area purpose by Josie Lawton. Their attacking rhythm continued with a second purpose within the 14th minute, completed by Camryn Mathison after a deep build-up down the left aspect. Within the second quarter, Australia widened their territorial management, accrued seven penalty corners and prolonged the lead with two consecutive objectives: a area purpose from Makayla Jones within the fifteenth minute and one other from Mihaylia Howell within the twenty fourth. Canada tried to regulate their managed exit beneath Australia’s stress however ended the half with out circle entries.
After the break, Canada discovered their solely purpose by a penalty nook executed by Kenzie Girgis within the forty first minute, whereas Australia maintained initiative and restored the margin with a area purpose from Jamie-lee Surha within the thirty third minute. Within the remaining section, Australia generated eleven extra circle entries and closed the match with Jones’s second purpose within the 59th minute, sustaining their defensive form contained in the 23 and managing transitions to substantiate the 6–1 outcome.
Participant of the Match Mihaylia Howell mentioned, “We gave a extremely good recreation, nonetheless constructing our connections and searching ahead to enhancing for the following match. It was a powerful begin and necessary to get the win in opposition to a high quality Canada aspect.”
Belgium vs Wales (Full-Time Rating: 3–1)
Within the fourth match of the day, Belgium asserted management from the beginning on the artificial area of the Hockey Turf Sports activities Centre, producing ten circle entries within the first quarter and making use of fixed stress on the Welsh defence. Their superiority in set items translated into the opening purpose with a penalty nook transformed by Agathe Favart within the seventh minute, whereas sustained circulation within the attacking third saved Wales deep. Earlier than the break, Belgium doubled their lead by Alexi Van Remortel within the 18th minute, consolidating a 2–0 benefit constructed by possession and occupation of the attacking 23.
After half-time, Wales adjusted their construction and diminished the deficit with a penalty nook completed by Amy Cradden within the forty third minute, producing their strongest offensive section of the match. Belgium responded by managing the scoreboard with a compact block and managed transitions, limiting Wales to eight circle entries throughout the complete match. Within the remaining moments, and after producing additional PCs, Van Remortel secured the three–1 outcome within the 57th minute, closing out the match by ordered possession.
Participant of the Match Louise Dewaet mentioned, “I’m pleased with the three factors, we deserved the win in a tricky match and though I don’t want to attain as a midfielder, it’s necessary that we create possibilities and assist the group discover the connections to attain.”
Spain vs Scotland (Full-Time Rating: 2–0)
Within the penultimate match of Day 2, Spain and Scotland performed a managed contest, with the British aspect producing 9 circle entries within the first quarter in opposition to 5 from the hosts, and neither group incomes penalty corners. Within the second quarter, Spain adjusted their managed exit, started governing the attacking circle and opened the scoring within the seventeenth minute when Anna Gardsjord transformed a penalty nook after two consecutive set-piece makes an attempt that consolidated Spanish dominance earlier than half-time.
After the restart, Spain saved a compact construction inside their defensive 23, containing Scotland’s transitions and limiting them to 3 circle entries in every of the final two quarters, with out conceding a single PC. With the match at 1–0, a inexperienced card to Caterina Nelli within the fiftieth minute briefly diminished Scotland’s urgent capability, and Spain capitalised by securing possession and sealing the outcome with a area purpose from Victoria Madariaga within the 53rd minute, preserving Carlota Álvarez’s clear sheet.
Staff captain Teresa Sáenz de Santa María mentioned, “We’re very pleased with the win, it was necessary to take this match. We began a bit nervous, however we settled because the minutes glided by. The important thing was calming ourselves, trusting what we practice and having fun with the sport, and that’s how the objectives got here.”
Argentina vs Zimbabwe (Full-Time Rating: 13–0)
Argentina established management from the opening minutes on the artificial turf of the Nationwide Stadium, producing ten circle entries within the first quarter and incomes three penalty corners earlier than the tenth minute. The opening objectives got here by area objectives by Catalina Stamati within the seventh minute and Lourdes Pisthon within the twelfth, whereas the three–0 was consolidated within the second quarter with a penalty stroke executed by Pilar Pisthon within the nineteenth minute, throughout a section through which Argentina maintained territorial dominance and compelled Zimbabwe right into a deep defensive block with no exit choices.
After half-time, Argentina elevated their tempo and produced a 3rd quarter with 18 circle entries, sustaining fixed stress by variations of their set-piece performs that prolonged the margin to six–0. The ultimate section confirmed their dominance with one other 17 circle entries and 6 conversions from penalty corners, elevating the rating to a definitive 13–0 in a efficiency marked by effectivity, excessive build-up circulation and speedy restoration after loss. The attacking show included hat-tricks by Chiara Ambrosini and Lourdes Pisthon, braces from Milagros Alastra and Sol Guignet, and objectives by Delfina Persoglia, Stamati and Pilar Pisthon.
Participant of the Match Lourdes Pisthon mentioned, “Hicimos un buen partido, queríamos empezar ganando y con una buena diferencia de goles, ahora ya pensamos en Bélgica, vamos de menor a mayor, tenemos un poderío de córner corto muy fuerte.”
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FIH Hockey Ladies’s Junior World Cup Metropolis of Santiago 2025 – 2 December 2025
Centro Deportivo de Hockey Césped, Estadio Nacional, Santiago de Chile
End result: Match 1
South Africa 4–1 Austria
Participant of the Match: Ntsopa Mokoena (RSA)
Umpires: Illanes Melina – Tyson Brian
End result: Match 2
England 2–2 China
Participant of the Match: Evie Grindal (ENG)
Umpires: Giddens Maggie – Lewis Shane
End result: Match 3
Australia 6–1 Canada
Participant of the Match: Mihaylia Howell (AUS)
Umpires: Howie Katie – Montino Claudia
End result: Match 4
Belgium 3–1 Wales
Participant of the Match: Louise Dewaet (BEL)
Umpires: Leonard Tamara – Mahmoud Fatma
End result: Match 5
Spain 2–0 Scotland
Participant of the Match: Alonso (ESP)
Umpires: Lani Nichol – Allison Mikelson
End result: Match 6
Argentina 13–0 Zimbabwe
Participant of the Match: Lourdes Pisthon (ARG)
Umpires: Ana Ortega – Minami Inamoto
