IKF AOKC 2018 Day 4: Reviews, results, images & videos

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Wednesday, 1-August-2018 – Fourth day of competition at the the IKF Asia Oceania Korfball Championship 2018 in Japan. You can follow live all the tournament on worldkorfball.org

OFFICIAL TOURNAMENT PROFILES (#AOKC2018 – #korfball):

Website: aokc2018.strikingly.com
Facebook: facebook.com/aokc2018
Twitter: twitter.com/aokc2018
Instagram: instagram.com/aokc2018
Live streaming games (by Japan Korfball) on goo.gl/c2K4aG

 

DAY 4 RESULTS:

1-Aug Match  Day 4 Result
13:30 13 China Indonesia  42-11
15:15 14 Japan Hong Kong China   9-19
17:00 15 Korea Philippines   21-10
18:45 16 Chinese Taipei Australia   27-12

 

GAMES REVIEW:

 

Match 13: CHINA – INDONESIA

Statistics: worldkorfball.org/matches/china-indonesia-2223

With China undefeated so far and Indonesia yet to win a game, the second ranked team at this tournament was clearly favoured to prevail. China was able to control the attack for the whole game, sharing the scoring amongst all players, ably led by captain Jing Zhao, who accumulated nine goals. Indonesia’s defending improved markedly after yesterday, with far fewer penalties awarded against them, although their over-zealous defence still created several opportunities for China. In attack, Indonesia was able to create some good shooting opportunities, particularly on running-in shots, though could not always claim the reward their efforts merited. This victory assures China of qualification to the 2019 Korfball World Championship.

youtu.be/ZbqRxcUYBLU (Video by Japan Korfball)

 

Match 14: JAPAN – HONG KONG CHINA

Statistics: worldkorfball.org/matches/japan-hong-kong-china-2224

Both teams took awhile to settle in this match, with both anxious to maintain momentum leading into the latter stages of the tournament. Defying their ranking, which situates them 31 places below their opponent, Japan, who had nothing to lose by taking an aggressive approach to the game, managed to eke out three goals in the first quarter while Hong Kong China managed only one. During the second quarter the balance shifted back, though defence remained on top at both ends, restricting the score to 5-5 at the break. Both teams were playing at a high tempo, though inaccuracy in attack, and resolute defence made scoring a rare occurrence. Halfway through the third quarter, Hong Kong China took the lead for the first time and finally found their rhythm as Japan’s resistance faltered. Introducing Kwok Kuen Ham’s guile and experience shortly before half time helped break the deadlock, and in the end it was a comfortable victory for Hong Kong China, though harder earned than the ten goal difference suggested. Having won this game, Hong Kong China can now finish no lower than second in their pool, and fourth in the tournament, therefore confirming their qualification for the 2019 Korfball World Championship.

youtube.com/watch?v=9znr0TtvGBY (Video by Japan Korfball)

 

Match 15: KOREA – PHILIPPINES

Statistics: worldkorfball.org/matches/korea-philippines-2225

Korea dominated in attack early, though were unable to convert their chances. While the Phillipines found it more difficult to create scoring opportunities, those that they did make they turned into goals, gaining good momentum as the first half came to an end. In the third quarter, Korea raised the intensity and increased their lead, extending the margin by the end of the game as the Phillipines players were not able to maintain the energy that had enabled them to make it more of a contest in the earlier stages. For Korea, recording their first win of the tournament to keep alive their chance of qualification for the 2019 Korfball World Championship, Sungkwan Jeong top scored seven goals.

youtu.be/tj5t4mJq9aA (Video by Japan Korfball)

 

Match 16: CHINESE TAIPEI – AUSTRALIA

Statistics: worldkorfball.org/matches/chinese-taipei-australia-2226

This match was a repeat of the Asia Oceania final from four years ago. Chinese Taipei’s intensity increased compared to the previous games, and they turned on the style. Their shooting percentage early on was exceptional, particularly from captain Ricky Wu, enabling the reigning champion to quickly establish a margin that Australia was never able to bridge. Australia did not surrender, though, and in the second half came closer to matching their vaunted opponents. Bethan Channing was assured for Australia, who can take credit for making Chinese Taipei work hard right until the end, and stopping them from reaching 30 goals, which seemed to be a self imposed target in the final minutes. Chinese Taipei was already into the 2019 World Championship before this game, and although Australia has not yet achieved that objective, they will be confident of doing so.

youtu.be/COKfjiSU2GY (Video by Japan Korfball)

 

RANKING POOLS AFTER DAY 4:

Pos Pool A Points  Pos Pool B Points
1 Chinese Taipei 12 1 China 9
2 Australia 6 2 Hong Kong China 9
3 Macau 3 3 Japan 3
4 Korea 3 4 New Zealand 3
5 Philippines 0 5 Indonesia 0

 

Match schedule, tournament rules and more on ➡️ ikf.org/event/ikf-asia-oceania-korfball-championship

You can follow all games play-by-play through IKF live data website on worldkorfball.org: Click here

OFFICIAL TOURNAMENT PROFILES (#AOKC2018 – #korfball):

Website: aokc2018.strikingly.com
Facebook: facebook.com/aokc2018
Twitter: twitter.com/aokc2018
Instagram: instagram.com/aokc2018

More on IKF social media profiles (#AOKC2018 – #korfball):

 

DAY 5 MATCH SCHEDULE:

2-Aug Match  Day 5 Result
13:30 17 New Zealand China  0-0
15:15 18 Japan Indonesia   0-0
17:00 19 Australia Philippines   0-0
18:45 20 Korea Macau   0-0

 

DAY 4 IMAGE GALLERY (by Osamu Kimura for @AOKC2018):

IKF AOKC 2018 Day 3: Reviews, results, images & videos

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Tuesday, 31-July-2018 – Third day of competition at the the IKF Asia Oceania Korfball Championship 2018 in Japan. You can follow live all the tournament on worldkorfball.org

OFFICIAL TOURNAMENT PROFILES (#AOKC2018 – #korfball):

Website: aokc2018.strikingly.com
Facebook: facebook.com/aokc2018
Twitter: twitter.com/aokc2018
Instagram: instagram.com/aokc2018
Live streaming games (by Japan Korfball) on goo.gl/c2K4aG

 

DAY 3 RESULTS:

31-July Match  Day 3 Result
13:30 9 Indonesia New Zealand  4-28
15:15 10 Hong Kong China China   17-26
17:00 11 Australia Macau China   23-8
18:45 12 Chinese Taipei Philippines   38-15

 

GAMES REVIEW:

Match 9:  INDONESIA 4 – NEW ZEALAND 28

Statistics: worldkorfball.org/matches/indonesia-new-zealand-2219

Indonesia demonstrated their inexperience, while New Zealand built on their performance against Hong Kong China yesterday to comfortably dominate. Local referee Akiko Tsujikawa was in the action, awarding multiple penalties as New Zealand took advantage of uncertain defending. Goals came from most players in a black shirt, with Torsten Ball taking particular advantage to finish with a personal total of eight. At the other end of the court, Indonesia struggled to deal with the intense defensive pressure that New Zealand brought, giving up a series of turnovers or running down the shot clock without putting up the ball. 

www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhVGHlljOIc (Video by Japan Korfball)

 

Match 10:  HONG KONG CHINA 17 – CHINA 26

Statistics: worldkorfball.org/matches/hong-kong-china-china-2220

Fierce rivals China and Hong Kong China met in a heated encounter in the second fixture of the day. Characteristically using their greater physical presence, China strove to pressure their smaller opponents, who despite their slighter stature, brought plenty of energy to the game, and put up a valiant fight, particularly in the first half. Swift ball movement and accurate shooting are common features of both teams’ approach. Instilled with courage and a ruthless attitude by master coach Ben Crum, who has also ensured that they have a multitude of attacking options and confidence in each other to execute these, China prevailed in a war of attrition, steadily extending their scoreboard advantage and grinding the fight out of their neighbour. Towards the end, Hong Kong China’s own master coach, Warman Cheng, realised the game was beyond his reach and turned to his bench players, giving his top eight some respite for the rest of the tournament

www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQx_-SOAh-k (Video by Japan Korfball)

 

Match 11:  AUSTRALIA 23 – MACAU CHINA 8

Statistics: worldkorfball.org/matches/australia-macau-2221

This game was slow to start ,with both teams struggling to overcome the increased heat in the stadium, and the energy levels set well below today’s previous two games. By the end of the first quarter, the two teams had shared only five goals between them, with Macau China one behind. In the second quarter Australia started to regain the momentum that took them to a comfortable win yesterday. As the second half progressed, that theme continued, and Australia built a comfortable lead, scoring with greater freedom, particularly through Grace Cullen, while putting increased pressure on Macau China at the defensive end. Although Macau China kept running and kept looking for opportunities, Australia’s superior court sense and game awareness took them well out of their rivals’ reach, to record a second victory that keeps the world’s eleventh ranked nation on track to play in a medal match.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=woNqvPfxyQY (Video by Japan Korfball)

 

Match 12:  CHINESE TAIPEI 38 – PHILIPPINES 15

Statistics: worldkorfball.org/matches/chinese-taipei-philippines-2222

In terms of relative world rankings, this game was the biggest mismatch of the tournament. Chinese Taipei played the game in admirable generous spirit, and the Philippines matched that, setting out to enjoy the experience of a lesson in korfball from one of the world‘s best teams. With little pressure on either side, everyone’s expectations were met. Chinese Taipei coach Bird switched out most of her starting players at half time, with the bench players making the most of their opportunity, once again. Phillipines young gun Elijah Rebusquillo can take particular pride from scoring five against the reigning Asia-Oceania champion.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=1R971YNKfGY (Video by Japan Korfball)

 

RANKING POOLS AFTER DAY 3:

Pos Pool A Points  Pos Pool B Points
1 Chinese Taipei 9 1 China 6
2 Australia 6 2 Hong Kong China 6
3 Macau 3 3 New Zealand 3
4 Korea 0 4 Japan 3
5 Philippines 0 5 Indonesia 0

 

Match schedule, tournament rules and more on ➡️ ikf.org/event/ikf-asia-oceania-korfball-championship

You can follow all games play-by-play through IKF live data website on worldkorfball.org: Click here

OFFICIAL TOURNAMENT PROFILES (#AOKC2018 – #korfball):

Website: aokc2018.strikingly.com
Facebook: facebook.com/aokc2018
Twitter: twitter.com/aokc2018
Instagram: instagram.com/aokc2018

More on IKF social media profiles (#AOKC2018 – #korfball):

 

DAY 4 MATCH SCHEDULE:

1-Aug Match  Day 4 Result
13:30 13 China Indonesia  0-0
15:15 14 Japan Hong Kong China   0-0
17:00 15 Korea Philippines   0-0
18:45 16 Chinese Taipei Australia   0-0

 

DAY 3 IMAGE GALLERY (by Osamu Kimura for @AOKC2018):

IKF AOKC 2018 Day 2: Reviews, results, images & videos

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Monday, 30-July-2018 – Second day of competition at the the IKF Asia Oceania Korfball Championship 2018 in Japan. You can follow live all the tournament on worldkorfball.org

OFFICIAL TOURNAMENT PROFILES (#AOKC2018 – #korfball):

Website: aokc2018.strikingly.com
Facebook: facebook.com/aokc2018
Twitter: twitter.com/aokc2018
Instagram: instagram.com/aokc2018
Live streaming games (by Japan Korfball) on youtube.com/channel/UCXa72Gr7UIKDqgv3xRmQ2Cg

 

DAY 2 RESULTS:

30-July Match  Day 2 Result
13:30 5 Chinese Taipei Macau  37-9
15:15 6 Japan China   9-30
17:00 7 Hong Kong China New Zealand   17-10
18:45 8 Australia Korea   30-5

 

GAMES REVIEW [Live update]

Match 5:  CHINESE TAIPEI 37 – MACAU CHINA 9

Statistics: worldkorfball.org/matches/chinese-taipei-macau-2215

In the first game of day two, Chinese Taipei met Macau China. Once again, the defending Asia Oceania champion and number two ranked korfball nation took little time to demonstrate their superiority, delivering a lesson in precise, controlled play that their opponents had few answers for. Macau China took 14 minutes before they registered a goal, by which time Chinese Taipei had scored 10. With neither team in any doubt about the outcome, there was little obvious pressure on either. As in their game yesterday, Chinese Taipei made multiple half time substitutions, though the score kept mounting steadily. Macau China will take some satisfaction from finishing with nine goals, albeit these were scored when the result was beyond doubt.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puI8kNBiB5c (Video by Japan Korfball)

 

Match 6:  JAPAN 9 – CHINA 30

Statistics: worldkorfball.org/matches/japan-china-2216

Game two on day two saw two teams bringing plenty of passion to the arena. After their hard fought win yesterday, host Japan was looking for further momentum against the korfball world’s fifth ranked nation. China, which most observers at this tournament favour to make Sunday’s gold medal match, started slowly, conceding the first goal. Under strict and vocal instruction from master coach Ben Crum, following a bye on day one, China settled to use their height and athleticism with greater effect, asserting a solid lead by half time, 15-3. While Japan remained active, their accuracy dropped away and they wilted a little in their cherry blossom pink shirts, particularly as China introduced some of their star players from the bench for the second half. China eased back once the game was out of their opponents’ reach, and Japan scored a few late goals, though in the end the margin was decisive. As the game came to its conclusion a yellow card to Jing Zhao of China was the first of this tournament.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgIKbDRlsuQ (Video by Japan Korfball)

 

Match 7:  HONG KONG CHINA 17 – NEW ZEALAND 10

Statistics: worldkorfball.org/matches/hong-kong-china-new-zealand-2217

Hong Kong China, coming off a comfortable win yesterday, and ranked 14 places ahead of today’s opponent, New Zealand, would have been confident of a second victory to set them up nicely for the rest of the tournament. New Zealand enjoyed clear height superiority, particularly among their female players, though struggled to make that count in the first half due to hesitant and inaccurate shooting, compared to Hong Kong China’s speed and clinical shot making. At half time Hong Kong China had built an 8-3 advantage. However, in the third quarter, New Zealand staged a strong comeback, to come to within 12-9 with ten minutes to play and the outcome undecided. Good use of his bench by Hong Kong China coach Warman Cheng managed to keep his team on top, and by the end the kiwi resurgence ran out of steam. Both teams are likely to be encouraged by this result in the overall scheme of the tournament, with New Zealand mounting a credible challenge to a much higher ranked team, and Hong Kong China keeping their quest for a medal well on track.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgTVC-_7R0w (Video by Japan Korfball)

 

Match 8:  AUSTRALIA 30 – KOREA 5

Statistics: worldkorfball.org/matches/australia-korea-2218

Having waited two days to start their tournament, Australia took little time to establish their dominance over Korea. Goals came regularly from throughout Australia’s squad, with the majority of chances made within six metres. Meanwhile, Korea struggled to cope with the strong defensive pressure that Australia exerted on them, and achieved scant joy finding the korf in the few chances they were able to create. Having established a healthy lead, Australia’s coach Phil Sibbons rotated his squad regularly with a view to keeping his players as fresh as possible for the business end of the tournament, and the intensity of the game dropped a few level. Albeit several of the players who achieved World Games success for Australia last year are not in the current squad, this was a comfortable work out for them, playing the style that has been successful for Australia for the past few years.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wCG2tfctic (Video by Japan Korfball)

 

RANKING POOLS AFTER DAY 2:

Pos Pool A Points  Pos Pool B Points
1 Chinese Taipei 6 1 Hong Kong China 6
2 Australia 3 2  China 3
3 Macau 3 3 Japan 3
4 Philippines 0 4 Indonesia 0
5 Korea 0 5 New Zealand 0

 

Match schedule, tournament rules and more on ➡️ ikf.org/event/ikf-asia-oceania-korfball-championship

You can follow all games play-by-play through IKF live data website on worldkorfball.org: Click here

OFFICIAL TOURNAMENT PROFILES (#AOKC2018 – #korfball):

Website: aokc2018.strikingly.com
Facebook: facebook.com/aokc2018
Twitter: twitter.com/aokc2018
Instagram: instagram.com/aokc2018

More on IKF social media profiles (#AOKC2018 – #korfball):

DAY 3 MATCH SCHEDULE:

31-July Match  Day 3 Result
13:30 9 Indonesia New Zealand  0-0
15:15 10 Hong Kong China China   0-0
17:00 11 Australia Macau   0-0
18:45 12 Chinese Taipei Philippines   0-0

DAY 1 IMAGE GALLERY (by Shota Kawajiri – @AOKC2018):

IKF AOKC 2018 Day 1: Reviews, results, images & videos

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Sunday, 29-July-2018 – First day of competition at the IKF Asia Oceania Korfball Championship 2018 in Japan. You can follow live all the tournament on worldkorfball.org

OFFICIAL TOURNAMENT PROFILES (#AOKC2018 – #korfball):

Website: aokc2018.strikingly.com
Facebook: facebook.com/aokc2018
Twitter: twitter.com/aokc2018
Instagram: instagram.com/aokc2018
Live streaming games (by Japan Korfball) on youtube.com/channel/UCXa72Gr7UIKDqgv3xRmQ2Cg

DAY 1 RESULTS

*Due to a typhoon on it’s way to Tokyo affecting Macau’s flight, some minor changes were done to Sunday’s #AOKC2018 match schedule in games 1 & 4.

29-July Match Result
12:45 4* Indonesia Hong Kong China 3-25
14:30 2 Chinese Taipei Korea 39-9
15:45 Opening Ceremony
17:15 3 Japan New Zealand 10-9
19:00 1* Macau China Philippines 25-4

GAMES REVIEW

Match 1: INDONESIA 3 – HONG KONG CHINA 25

Statistics: worldkorfball.org/matches/indonesia-hong-kong-china-2214

Indonesia met Hong Kong China in the first match of the tournament. As one of the more experienced teams here, and reflecting their recently achieved status as the world’s number 9 ranked korfball nation, Hong Kong was expected to dominate the young Indonesia team. Kwok Kuen Ham scored the tournament’s first goal from a penalty after three minutes. As the first half progressed, Hong Kong built a comfortable lead, capitalising on the defensive naivety of their opponents, whose infringing was punished by referee Luke Rosie awarding a series of free passes and penalties. At half time the game was effectively over with Hong Kong ahead by 12-2. A series of substitutions in the third quarter gave Hong Kong’s squad a chance to step onto the field as the team will be set on playing a medal match at the end of the week, and the scoring progress continued to deliver a final result of Indonesia 3 – Hong Kong China 25.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lE96jsL0YIA (Video by Japan Korfball)

Match 2: CHINESE TAIPEI 39 – KOREA 9

Statistics: worldkorfball.org/matches/chinese-taipei-korea-2212

Chinese Taipei dominated the second game, imposing their characteristic powerful structure on Korea right from the start, when star player Ricky Wu scored effortlessly after three seconds. Predictably, the procession continued with the defending champion team going through the motions and mounting an impressive score at an even pace. Korea’s strength at this tournament is not easy to determine based on this game, and it will take another game or two to work out what chance they will have of qualifying for the World Championship. Going to the bench at half time, Chinese Taipei cycled on almost an entirely new team for the second half, without affecting their progress. Shu Chi Chang was particularly impressive in the half a game she played, suggesting she will be near the top of the scoring charts at the end of the tournament.

(Video not available)

Match 3: JAPAN 10 – NEW ZEALAND 9

Statistics: worldkorfball.org/matches/japan-new-zealand-2213

In the game that promised to be the closest of the day, with New Zealand taking on tournament host Japan, both teams were anxious for a winning start in their quest for qualification from this tournament. New Zealand, through captain Bevan Lawson converting when Japan lost possession. Both teams struggled to deal with the tension of this feisty game, and mistakes were made at both ends. Japan managed to erase New Zealand’s two goal lead, only for a late first burst by the Kiwis taking the half time score to 8-4. In the third quarter, however, with some effective substitutions, Japan added control to the energy they had already demonstrated, storming back to score six unanswered goals and take a 10-8 lead. Although the final quarter was frantic, it was goalless apart from one score late by New Zealand giving rise to the possibility of a golden goal, though that was not to be, and in the end, Japan prevailed, just, by 10-9.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnuhJzHg7zg (Video by Japan Korfball)

Match 1: MACAU CHINA 25 – PHILIPPINES 4

Statistics: worldkorfball.org/matches/macau-philippines-2211

Participating for the first time at an Asia Oceania korfball tournament, the Philippines featured in the final game of day one when they stepped out against Macau China, whose late arrival due to the typhoon warning resulted in this game being rescheduled. Macau China made up for lost time, building a strong lead over their less experienced rivals, who worked hard and will learn from the experience of playing in this tournament. Macau China showed that they will be a threat against several of the other teams they meet and will take encouragement from this victory in their quest for qualification to the world championships. They maintained their intensity throughout, rolling substitutes on and off, and can be satisfied with this start to the tournament, particularly after their travel disruptions.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6BRnT-5Iv8 (Video by Japan Korfball)

RANKING POOLS AFTER DAY 1:

Pos Pool A Points Pos Pool B Points
1 Chinese Taipei 3 1 Hong Kong China 3
2 Macau China 3 2 Japan 3
3 Korea 0 3 New Zealand 0
4 Philippines 0 4 Indonesia 0
5 Australia 0 5 China 0

Match schedule, tournament rules and more on ➡️ ikf.org/event/ikf-asia-oceania-korfball-championship

You can follow all games play-by-play through IKF live data website on worldkorfball.org: Click here

More on IKF social media profiles (#AOKC2018 – #korfball):

DAY 2 MATCH SCHEDULE:

30-July Match Day 2 Result
13:30 5 Chinese Taipei Macau China 0-0
15:15 6 Japan China 0-0
17:00 7 Hong Kong China New Zealand 0-0
18:45 8 Australia Korea 0-0

 

DAY 1 IMAGE GALLERY (by Shota Kawajiri – @AOKC2018):

IKF Asia Oceania Korfball Championship 2018 in Japan start this Sunday

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On Sunday July 29th, the IKF Asia Oceania Korfball Championship 2018 will start in Saitama (Tokyo), Japan. The IKF AOKC is the oldest continental korfball championship, with the first edition held in 1990, eight years before the first European Championship took place. This year’s event will be held in Saitama, Japan, and the Japanese Federation has been working hard to make this a memorable event.

From 29 July to 5 August 2018, 10 countries will compete during 8 days to be the new AOKC champion and for 6 places in the next IKF World Korfball Championship 2019 in South Africa. From these 10 countries, the first Oceania nation qualifies automatically. The second Oceania nation also qualifies when finishing in the top 6 of this IKF AOKC 2018.

Don’t miss this great tournament and follow it live every day on www.worldkorfball.org (live games, statistics, play-by-play, rankings, top scorers,…)

PARTICIPANT COUNTRIES:

Pool A   Pool B  
TPE Chinese Taipei CHN China
AUS Australia HKG Hong Kong China
KOR Korea NZL New Zealand
MAC Macau JPN Japan
PHI Philippines INA Indonesia

Match schedule, tournament rules and more on ➡️ ikf.org/event/ikf-asia-oceania-korfball-championship

You can follow all games play-by-play through IKF live data website on worldkorfball.org: Click here

OFFICIAL TOURNAMENT PROFILES (#AOKC2018 – #korfball):

Website: aokc2018.strikingly.com
Facebook: facebook.com/aokc2018
Twitter: twitter.com/aokc2018
Instagram: instagram.com/aokc2018

More images, reports, highlights, interviews, videos and curiosities will be available also on IKF social media profiles (#AOKC2018 – #korfball):

IKF World Ranking 2018 update (up to 25-July-2018)

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After the IKF U21 WKC 2018, the IKF World Ranking 2018 has been updated. You can check the latest ranking visiting the following link: ikf.org/ranking

The ranking criteria is as follows:

  • The IKF World Ranking 2018 (from 1 July 2018) is based on the revised world ranking criteria 2018, approved by the IKF EXCO in June 2018.
  • Due to the continuously development of  korfball around the globe and the establishment of  the IKF Competition Calendar 2018-2021, an update of the world ranking criteria was required.
  • For the IKF World Ranking, the total number of points of each country is determined by adding:
    1 . The basic points of each country, according to overall participation and development.
    2. The points from IKF National Team Events of each country according to its ranking on IKF official events and the specific weightings, over the last four-year period.
  • Points for the ranking are mainly earned through participation in official IKF National Team Events, according to the classification of each country and the specific weightings, over the last four-year period.
  • Weights are given to different continental competitions to reflect the prestige of the tournament and to ensure that ratings are comparable across regions.
  • A year weighting is implemented to reward teams for most recent participation and performances and in order to prevent all games over the four-year period from carrying the same weight and receiving the exact same value.
  • If there is a specific qualifying round event for a main World, Continental event, the countries that do not qualify for the final round of a championship will still be given a position according to the final ranking obtained in the qualifying round event and will earn points according to it. The points earned in the qualifying rounds will only be added to the World Ranking when the points of the main event are added.
  • The official IKF World Ranking will be published:
    – immediately after each IKF World Korfball Championship, The World Games and IKF U21 World Korfball Championship;
    – immediately after the last IKF Continental Korfball Championship and IKF U21 Continental Korfball Championship, of the year;
    – in December of each year, with the addition of the Basic Points of that year.

Krisztina Kövessyné Pogány (HUN) awarded the IKF Pin of Merit

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Just before the start of the medal ceremony of the IKF U21 World Korfball Championship in Budapest, Krisztina Kövessyné Pogány (HUN) was awarded with the IKF Pin of Merit.

Over the last decade the Hungarian Korfball Association has organised multiple successful IKF events, including: (U21) EKC Final Round, EKC First Round and Club events. Ms Kövessyné Pogány has had a leading role in most of these events and always has been able to combine outstanding organisational skills with a warm and emphatic communication style, doing the utmost to make the participating countries and involved officials happy.

On behalf of the IKF Council, Tilbert La Haye (IKF CEO) presented her the well deserved IKF distinction.

Released the official website, profiles & promo video of the IKF BKWC 2018

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Discover the new official website and social media profiles of the upcoming IKF Beach Korfball World Cup (Europe) 2018 that will be played from 11 to 12 August in Blankenberge, Belgium.

Official website: beachkorfball.eu
Facebook page: facebook.com/BKWCE2018
Twitter page: twitter.com/BKWCE18

Watch and share the new promotional video for this event. It’s going to be a great weekend!!

PARTICIPANT TEAMS:

Seniors: Belgium, Czech Republic, Cameroon, England, France, Hungary, Morocco, The Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Switzerland, Wales.

Under 19: Belgium, Czech Republic, Hungary, Morocco, The Netherlands, Wales.

IKF U21 WKC 2018 Champions: The Netherlands!

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The IKF U21 World Korfball Championship 2018 has its champion: The Netherlands! Belgium was once again the rival to beat in the final, and at the end of an intense and tight game, the winner was the Dutch team.

After a great tournament played from 7 to 14 July 2018 in the spectacular Tüskecsarnok Arena in Budapest (Hungary), this is the final ranking:

Gold medal: The Netherlands
Silver medal: Belgium
Bronze medal: Chinese Taipei
4th place: Portugal
5th place: China
6th place: Hungary
7th place: Czech Republic
8th place: Hong Kong China
9th place: England
10th place: Turkey
11th place: Germany

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MATCH 35 (U21 WKC 2018 Final): BELGIUM – NETHERLANDS

The Championship final is between Belgium and The Netherlands. Favourites, Netherlands won the pool match 21-14 after a tightly contested first twenty minutes. The first couple of minutes saw nervous play from both teams as a number of chances were missed. Referee Busik (Slovakia) and assistant Marks (Australia) were kept busy with some fast, close play under both posts. The teams converting a penalty each, the first of six in the quarter, to open the scoring. Zuijdwegt (#02) was lively in open play for Netherlands as they went 3-5 ahead. Despite the close defence from both teams, the attacks were able to score regularly as Netherlands maintained a two goal into the second quarter, 5-7. Carlo De Vries (#14) scored his fourth (two penalties) Netherlands kept control 7-10 ahead. The Belgian coach took action with De Lay (#44) and Van Den Dycke (#40) switching ends. Two more goals concluded an uneventful first half with Netherlands leading 8-11.
The third quarter continued much as the first half finished, with both teams playing controlled, quality korfball. Goals from Zwolle (#14) and De Vries enabled Netherlands to extend the lead to five, 8-13. A couple more changes from Belgium and more goals saw them pull back to within two at the end of the third quarter, 14-16.
Again, the Netherlands response was calm  as they extended the lead again, Zuidwegt scoring her third, and then Zwolle from distance. Belgium were not flustered and Engels (#28) scored her first before De Lay scored from distance again to bring the game back to two. After the change of ends, Belgium were just one down with a penalty. Further goals from Zwolle and De Vries, eleven between them, again stretched the Dutch lead to three. Another Belgium penalty with three minutes left endured the match would be contested to the end. There was to be one final Dutch goal as they won 18-21 to become U21 World Champions.
Players of the match, Niels Delbeke (#47) for Belgium and Leander Zwolle (#11) for Netherlands.

MATCH 34 (Bronze medal game): CHINESE TAIPEI 18 PORTUGAL 16

The bronze medal match took place between Chinese Taipei and Portugal. A large crowd stayed hoping to witness another close encounter. The pool match between these teams finished 19-16 to  Chinese Taipei. Portugal started brightly with Wagenmaker (#04) scoring from their first two attacks. Taipei responded well and soon went ahead, scoring four penalties, three from Tseng (#11) while Portugal missed two. The first quarter finished 7-2 to Chinese Taipei. After going six behind, the Portuguese coach made the first change bringing Frade (#02) into the match. Portugal had their best period since the start of the match scoring three before half-time to for an 11-7 Chinese Taipei lead.
Portugal kept coming into the match, reducing the gap to two at 12-10 with two more penalties and another miss. Nunes (#03) scored her second from distance to bring the score to 13-11 to Chinese Taipei at the end of the third quarter.
Condado (#13) returned to the match after a short rest to join an attack including Wagenmaker who was causing all sorts of problems for Taipei. Wagenmaker drew the free pass and scored before being flattened. She scored the equaliser from long range. Referee Pazourek (Czech Republic) supported by Van Grimberge (Belgium) was paying close attention as the play became increasingly physical. The Chinese Taipei coach received a yellow card for his actions during yet another penalty. Tseng scored his sixth goal as Chinese Taipei pulled ahead again. As the clock ran down, Portugal could not convert any of several chances and Chinese Taipei were able to control the end of the match to win 18-16 and the bronze medal.
Players of the match, Yi Liang  Tseng (#11) for Chinese Taipei and Laura Wagenmaker (#04) for Portugal.

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IKF U21 WKC 2018 Day 7 & 8 Finals: Matches schedule, live streaming links & updated reviews

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These are the games scheduled for Days 7 & 8 at the IKF U21 World Korfball Championship 2018 in Budapest, HUNGARY. Follow and watch all games through IKF live webcasting on worldkorfball.org: Click here

DAY 7 AND 8 MATCHES SCHEDULE

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MATCH 31 (for 9th place): TURKEY 13 ENGLAND 14

Turkey faced England for 9th place. Neither team was able to dominate their opening exchanges. Turkey went ahead three times, but could not hold it and went behind for the first time at 3-4. An injury to Arslan (#15) forced an early substitution for Turkey. A couple more goals and the quarter finished 4-5 to England with both teams needing to find some inspiration.
Turkey started the second quarter with more focus and quickly scored two goals to edge ahead 6-5. The England players had been showing more composure and now took control of the match scoring 7 of the next 8 goals including a well-worked running goal and a side-line goal from Summers (#09). A couple of decisions against England were questioned by the coach, who received a sharp word from referee Marks (Australia), otherwise England finished the half in control, leading 7-12.
As good as England played in the second quarter, the third was one of missed chances. Both teams were playing much tighter defence. Turkey were able to create the better chances and scored the next three, including two from Gezek (#09), taking his tally to five. England responded, a Fitzgerald (#08) free pass taking England three ahead, 10-13. A missed England penalty and two further goals and the third quarter finished 12-13.
The tension continued into the final quarter. Both teams worked hard but could not create clear chances. A England penalty converted by Dawes (#18) put England two ahead with six minutes left. Gorez (#10) caused lots of problems throughout the match and responded with a running goal. She continued to cause problems, but could not convert a final chance. Late penalty misses from both teams increased the tension. Eventually, England were able to run out the clock and avoided golden goal for the second day, winning 13-14 to take 9th place.

MATCH 32 (for 7th place): HONG KONG CHINA 11 CZECH REPUBLIC 18

Czech Republic and Hong Kong China met in the 7th place match with Czech Republic confident after beating their opponents 26-10 in the pool match. Czech Republic started brightly, Havlova (#03) scoring with the first shot of the match. They continued to attack well but found it difficult to score, eventually getting the second after five minutes. At the other end, Hong Kong could not find a way through the Czech Republic defence with a series of single shot attacks. Hong Kong scored in the last minute of the quarter, then both teams scored quickly. The quarter ended 2-4 to Czech Republic with as many goals in the final minute as the first nine. Czech Republic started the second quarter as brightly as the first, Novotny (#24) scoring twice from distance in quick succession. The match struggled to come to life with the attacks creating little and referee Van Der Terp (Netherlands) calling several defended shots. Both teams scored once more for a half-time score of 3-7 to Czech Republic.
The match came to life in the third quarter. Six goals scored in three minutes with Czech Republic going 5-11 ahead. Snajder (#12) getting involved in the game, scoring three and receiving two admonitions from the referee. Both teams were posing much more open korfball and further goals were scored. 6-15 at the end of the third quarter. With the game already likely lost, Hong Kong started to take more chances and the match flowed from end to end. Hong Kong won the final quarter 5-3 to take some reward for their efforts. Final result was 11-18 to Czech Republic who finish in 7th place.

MATCH 33 (for 5th place): HUNGARY 19 CHINA 20 Golden Goal

The first match of the final day was between the host country, Hungary, and China. These teams met on the first day in an enthralling contest that Hungary won 19-15. As in the first match, China started much the stronger and pulled away to a 1-5 lead, with five different scorers. Hungary struggled with the close attention of the China defence. An early Hungary timeout and a change in tactics and they were able to respond scoring three, including two from Horvath (#05) to end the quarter 4-5 down.
With the scoreline remaining close, the play from both teams became increasingly physical. Referee Garcia (Catlonia) and assistant Huang (Chinese Taipei) were required to intervene to calm the players down. Despite the infringements, the game remained exciting for the vocal crowd. China continued to maintain a slight advantage, though Hungary responded to the crowd and kept in touch.
China’s Cao (#19) was flattened heavily by his opponent and after a lengthy injury break, he returned to score the penalty. Hungry responded immediately with a penalty of their own from Bellusz (#08) to reduce the gap again to two, 7-9 to China.
A final goal from Yao (#10) and the half finished 7-10 to China.
Hungary made changes at half-time, Laki (#12) and Beothy (#04) coming on. China continued to have the better of the match, scoring twice early in the third quarter to extend the lead to five, 7-12. Hungary were becoming increasingly frustrated, Bellusz earning himself a yellow card.
Hungary reduced the gap to three sharing at 9-12 with a well worked goal from Beothy and the same division had a dominant period of play, recycling well, but with no end result. The third quarter finished with China in control at 10-14.
Then the match just exploded. Six penalties and two good goals from Falcsik (#17) and Hungary were level at 16-16. The crowd were behind their team again, cheering goals and putting the referee under a lot of pressure. The teams shared four more goals, including a third in five minutes for Falcsik and the teams were level at 18-18 in the final minute. Two great calls from referee Garcia in the dying and the game went to golden goal.
After a brief break, China scored immediately with a controlled attack. Hungary responded well, almost scoring a running shot before a collision and a penalty. Cao earning a yellow card. Lang (#07) converting. China were able to force a penalty. Contending with a vocal crowd, the penalty was missed. Hungary could not score from their next attack. Chu (#12) scoring a long shot to settle the match.
Players of the match, Brigitta Bulucz (#02) for Hungary and Yuran Fu (#06) for China.

MATCH 34 (Bronze medal game): CHINESE TAIPEI 18 PORTUGAL 16

The bronze medal match took place between Chinese Taipei and Portugal. A large crowd stayed hoping to witness another close encounter. The pool match between these teams finished 19-16 to  Chinese Taipei. Portugal started brightly with Wagenmaker (#04) scoring from their first two attacks. Taipei responded well and soon went ahead, scoring four penalties, three from Tseng (#11) while Portugal missed two. The first quarter finished 7-2 to Chinese Taipei. After going six behind, the Portuguese coach made the first change bringing Frade (#02) into the match. Portugal had their best period since the start of the match scoring three before half-time to for an 11-7 Chinese Taipei lead.
Portugal kept coming into the match, reducing the gap to two at 12-10 with two more penalties and another miss. Nunes (#03) scored her second from distance to bring the score to 13-11 to Chinese Taipei at the end of the third quarter.
Condado (#13) returned to the match after a short rest to join an attack including Wagenmaker who was causing all sorts of problems for Taipei. Wagenmaker drew the free pass and scored before being flattened. She scored the equaliser from long range. Referee Pazourek (Czech Republic) supported by Van Grimberge (Belgium) was paying close attention as the play became increasingly physical. The Chinese Taipei coach received a yellow card for his actions during yet another penalty. Tseng scored his sixth goal as Chinese Taipei pulled ahead again. As the clock ran down, Portugal could not convert any of several chances and Chinese Taipei were able to control the end of the match to win 18-16 and the bronze medal.
Players of the match, Yi Liang  Tseng (#11) for Chinese Taipei and Laura Wagenmaker (#04) for Portugal.

MATCH 35 (U21 WKC 2018 Final): BELGIUM 18 NETHERLANDS 21

The Championship final is between Belgium and The Netherlands. Favourites, Netherlands won the pool match 21-14 after a tightly contested first twenty minutes. The first couple of minutes saw nervous play from both teams as a number of chances were missed. Referee Busik (Slovakia) and assistant Marks (Australia) were kept busy with some fast, close play under both posts. The teams converting a penalty each, the first of six in the quarter, to open the scoring. Zuijdwegt (#02) was lively in open play for Netherlands as they went 3-5 ahead. Despite the close defence from both teams, the attacks were able to score regularly as Netherlands maintained a two goal into the second quarter, 5-7. Carlo De Vries (#14) scored his fourth (two penalties) Netherlands kept control 7-10 ahead. The Belgian coach took action with De Lay (#44) and Van Den Dycke (#40) switching ends. Two more goals concluded an uneventful first half with Netherlands leading 8-11.
The third quarter continued much as the first half finished, with both teams playing controlled, quality korfball. Goals from Zwolle (#14) and De Vries enabled Netherlands to extend the lead to five, 8-13. A couple more changes from Belgium and more goals saw them pull back to within two at the end of the third quarter, 14-16.
Again, the Netherlands response was calm  as they extended the lead again, Zuidwegt scoring her third, and then Zwolle from distance. Belgium were not flustered and Engels (#28) scored her first before De Lay scored from distance again to bring the game back to two. After the change of ends, Belgium were just one down with a penalty. Further goals from Zwolle and De Vries, eleven between them, again stretched the Dutch lead to three. Another Belgium penalty with three minutes left endured the match would be contested to the end. There was to be one final Dutch goal as they won 18-21 to become U21 World Champions.
Players of the match, Niels Delbeke (#47) for Belgium and Leander Zwolle (#11) for Netherlands.

Match schedule, tournament rules and more on ➡️ ikf.org/event/ikf-u21-world-korfball-championship

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