2000 Olympic Men’s Field Hockey Tournament Recap

Originally published on Jun. 12, 2021

By Zane Miller

On Saturday, September 30th, 2000, the Netherlands defeated South Korea 3-3, after winning the shootout round 5-4, in the gold medal game to win the 19th gold medal in Olympic men’s field hockey history. It was the second gold medal for the Netherlands in Olympic men’s field hockey. South Korea took the silver medal with the loss, claiming their first silver medal in Olympic men’s field hockey. Australia defeated Pakistan 6-3 in the bronze medal game, grabbing their third bronze medal in Olympic men’s field hockey history.

The tournament was held in Australia, with Sydney as the host city. Jorge Lombi of Argentina scored the most goals during the tournament with 13.

2000 Final Standings (W-L-T format)

1. Netherlands (2-1-2, .667) (Gold)

2. South Korea (2-1-2, .667) (Silver)

3. Australia (3-0-2, 1.000) (Bronze)

4. Pakistan (2-0-3, 1.000)

5. Germany (2-1-2, .667)

6. Great Britain (1-2-2, .333)

7. India (2-1-2, .667)

8. Argentina (1-2-2, .333)

9. Spain (0-3-2, .000)

10. Canada (0-2-3, .000)

11. Malaysia (0-1-4, .000)

12. Poland (1-2-2, .333)

Game Results

Link to stats database: https://www.olympedia.org/results/36346