Hockey men strike India in semis

Hockey men strike India in semis

The New Zealand men’s hockey team has been confirmed for a semi-final showdown with India at the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games.

The New Zealanders finished second in Pool A with three wins and one loss, setting up a crossover against Pool B winners India on Friday evening.

Hosts Australia will take on England in the other semi-final at 11:45pm.

The New Zealand men have won two medals at past Commonwealth Games - silver at Manchester in 2002 and bronze at Delhi 2010.