[hockey] No Major Surprises in Euro Hockey Nations Championship

The Euro Hockey Nations Championship, which is going on in Amsterdam did not spring up any major surprise in men's or women's section at the end of the first round. Spain, Netherlands, England and Germany reached the semis of the eight nation event in both sections. In women's section Netherlands will face Spain and Germany will face England tonight.While in Men's section Netherlands face England and Spain to face Germany tomorrow. Last time's surprise bronze medalist Belgium could not qualify this time losing their matches to Germany (2-3) and England (2-8) in men's section. In women's side the semifinallists are the same as they were 2 years ago. Netherlands and Germany are the defending champions in men's and women's section respectively.

In men's section Belgium, France, Poland and Austria will compete for the last 4 spots while in women's section Russia, Scotland, Azerbaijan and Ireland will fight to avoid the wooden spoon.