A desperate Zhanna Savenko (UKR)  dives during the match against GER. GER came from behind with two late goals to win 2-1. © FIH / www.photosport.co.nz

Maryna Dudko (UKR) surges between Heike Latzsch and Silke Muller (GER) . © FIH / www.photosport.co.nz

Kirsten McCann (USA) jumps to avoid the pass of Akemi Kato (JPN). JPN won the match 3-1. © FIH / www.photosport.co.nz

NZL forward Kayla Sharland celebrates scoring their second goal against IRL.  NZL cruised to a 5-1 win.   © FIH / www.photosport.co.nz

Veterans Mar Fieto (ESP captain) on the right and Marina Chegurdaeva (RUS) do battle.  ESP won the game 3-0 to move to six points.  © FIH / www.photosport.co.nz