The South African National Men’s Hockey Team has advanced to the final four of the FIH Hockey Nations Cup following a highly competitive, winner-takes-all pool match against Ireland at Hartleyvale Stadium. Image: SAHA - South African Hockey Association The tense deadlock against the European side was exactly what South Africa needed, allowing the hosts to edge ahead of Ireland on the official tournament log via a superior goal difference. A Critical Tactical Deadlock The matc