Hockey World Cup 2018: France shocks Argentina to reach cross-overs, Spain held by NZ
France stunned Olympic champion Argentina 5-3 to seal a cross-over berth, which eliminated Spain who drew 2-2 with New Zealand in the first match.
06 December, 2018 22:51 IST
06 December, 2018 22:51 IST

Kane Russell, completed the comeback as he won a penalty corner and scored from it in the 56th minute to end the match 2-2. New Zealand ensured it has four points from three matches and a place in the cross-over irrespective of the result in the second match. (Biswaranjan Rout)Photo: Biswaranjan Rout

Francois Goyet made it 5-3 in 54th minute to seal a famous win for France which is playing in the World Cup after 28 years. Les Blues finished second in Pool A with 4 points above New Zealand. Spain with a defeat and 2 draws was eliminated. France and New Zealand will face the third and second placed teams in Pool B respectively on. (Getty Images)Photo: Getty Images
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