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Japan lost the Pool B match 1–2 and the FIH said the result would stand.
Twelve Japanese players were seen on the field towards the end of their World The matter was probed by the International Hockey Federation (FIH) after the cup match against South Korea here on Tuesday.
Japan lost the Pool B match 1–2 and the FIH said the result would stand.
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“In the closing moments of today’s FIH Hockey Men’s World Cup match between Japan and Korea, the Japanese team had 12 players on the field of play instead of the maximum of 11 stipulated in the FIH Rules of Hockey,” the FIH said. a statement.
“After the match, FIH officials – who have not seen the situation at this time – have spoken to the Japanese team who have explained that they did not realize this at all and expressed their most sincere apologies.” FIH officials also explained the matter to the Korean team.
“The FIH is currently investigating the issue of how this happened.”
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