2014 Women's Hockey Champions Challenge I

The 2014 Women's Hockey Champions Challenge I was the 8th and last edition of the field hockey championship for women. It was held from 27 April to 4 May 2014 in Glasgow, Scotland. The tournament doubled as the qualifier to the 2016 Champions Trophy as the winner earned an automatic berth to compete. The United States won the tournament for the first time after defeating Ireland 3–1 in the final, earning an automatic berth at the 2016 Champions Trophy after their absence in the previous fifteen editions. South Africa won the third place match by defeating Spain 1–0. == Qualification == The following eight teams announced by the FIH competed in this tournament. Scotland (Host nation) South Korea (Seventh in 2012 Champions Trophy) United States (Second in 2012 Champions Challenge I) Ireland (Third in 2012 Champions Challenge I) Belgium (Fifth in 2012 Champions Challenge I) South Africa (Sixth in 2012 Champions Challenge I) India (Seventh in 2012 Champions Challenge I) Spain (Highest ranked team not qualified for the next Champions Trophy or Champions Challenge I) == Results == All times are British Summer Time (UTC+01:00) === First round === ==== Pool A ==== ==== Pool B ==== === Second round === ==== Quarterfinals ==== ==== Fifth to eighth place classification ==== ===== Crossover ===== ===== Seventh and eighth place ===== ===== Fifth and sixth place ===== ==== First to fourth place classification ==== ===== Semi-finals ===== ===== Third and fourth place ===== ===== Final ===== == Awards == The following awards were presented at the conclusion of the tournament: == Statistics == === Final ranking === As per statistical convention in field hockey, matches decided in extra time are counted as wins and losses, while matches decided by penalty shoot-outs are counted as draws. === Goalscorers === There were 86 goals scored in 24 matches, for an average of 3.58 goals per match. 5 goals 3 goals 2 goals 1 goal Source: FIH == References == == External links == Official website