Algeria are virtually out of the race after having qualified for the 2010 and 2014 finals, where they reached the round of 16. ured Adam Lallana and it was no real surprise when they scored three times late on against tiring opponents. Those results, coupled with the team’s inability to beat the top nations, made Oltmans’ position untenable, according to Hockey India. They do not have knowledge of hockey and are from business or political background. “Hopefully, it’s nothing serious and I’ll be ready for my next match. It is welcome victory for UP Yoddha who were playing their second match since a disastrous home leg. Mwila hit the upright in the fifth minute before finding the net within 60 seconds, rising between two Algerian defenders to head home a cross from Augustine Mulenga. THE KIDAMBI FAN CLUB If there was a distinct buzz about any Indian player, it was Kidambi Srikanth. But they could not seal the issue for a third tie, extending their unbeaten run to six matches, two points clear of UPat the top of Zone B table. so that their names are uttered perfectly at next month’s Japan Open and in the lead-up to Tokyo.