BD face Poland today
Bangladesh take on leaders Poland in their last match of pool stage of the Hockey World League (Round–2) in Singapore today. Bangladesh, currently third in Pool B which also includes Japan and Mexico, have three points from two matches. Poland lead the pool with six points from two matches while Japan are equal with Bangladesh on three points, but in second position due to a superior goal difference.
The Bangladesh team, which bounced back from a 1-5 defeat in their opening match against Japan by thumping Mexico 6-1 on Sunday, spent their time at the team hotel yesterday as they could not practice due to non-availability of practice pitches, according message received from Singapore.
Today's match between Bangladesh and Poland, which begins at 1:00pm Bangladesh time and the one between Japan and Mexico, will decide their group standings, based on which the quarterfinal line-up will be made.
Malaysia lead Pool A with six points while Ukraine and Oman are in second and third positions respectively with equal three points. Singapore, like Mexico of Pool B, have failed to earn any points from two matches.
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