Hyderabad, 14 March 2026: Austria clinched seventh place with a hard-fought 1-1 (2-1 SO) victory over Korea in the 7/8th place match at the FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026 Hyderabad, Telangana, held at the G. M. C. Balayogi Hockey Ground (Gachibowli Hockey Complex) on Saturday.
Kristine Vukovich (3’) scored for Austria, while Captain Lee Yuri (31’) got Korea back on level terms. Both keepers were exceptional in the shootout, but it was Michaela Streb who ensured Austria got over the line, with Carla Kemper scoring the winning goal for their side.
