World Cup 2023: Preliminary Stage Two begins
The first three pool rounds in the 2023 World Cup have been completed, and the stage is set for the second preliminary stage.
RESULTS SO FAR
Day | Results |
Day 1 | Australia (86) def Zimbabwe (30) |
Malawi (55) def Scotland (49) | |
Day 2 | Australia (85) def Tonga Tala (38) |
England (62) def Malawi (39) | |
Day 3 | Australia (101) def Fiji (32) |
Malawi (84) def Barbados (48) |
The Diamonds didn’t set a foot wrong in their opening matches, claiming all three wins by an average of 57 goals. Malawi also began their World Cup campaign with victories over Scotland and Barbados, only stumbling against a formidable English outfit.
WHAT’S NEXT
The competition now enters a new phase, with the teams forming new pools as they vie for a spot in the coveted medal matches.
Australia will join England, Malawi, Tonga, Fiji and Scotland in Pool F, which is comprised of the top three countries from Pools A and B.
The top three countries from Pools C and D have also combined to form Pool G; New Zealand, Jamaica, South Africa, Uganda, Wales and Trinidad and Tobago.
In the second stage, each team will play the three teams from the other pool that have joined them in their new group. For example, in Group F, Australia will now face the three teams from Pool B – England, Malawi, and Scotland.
UPCOMING MATCHES
Date | Time | Match | Watch |
Monday 31 July | 5pm AEST | Australia vs Scotland | Foxtel, Kayo Freebies |
7pm AEST | Fiji vs Malawi | Foxtel, Kayo | |
Tuesday 1 August | 7pm AEST | Australia vs Malawi | Foxtel, Kayo Freebies |
Thursday 3 August | 5pm AEST | Australia vs England | Foxtel, Kayo Freebies |
Friday 4 August | 2am AEST | Tonga Tala vs Malawi | Foxtel, Kayo |
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