Reece Basson (RSA) and Mitsuru Ito (JPN) in action.  RSA won the close and tough match 2-1.  © FIH / Jeroen van Bergen

Nao Tobita (JPN) leaves the ball behind him.  © FIH / Jeroen van Bergen

Matthijs Brouwer (NED) appeals for a free hit.  NED easily won the game against POL 4-0.  © FIH / Jeroen van Bergen