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1972 Olympic Men’s Field Hockey Tournament Recap

By Zane Miller

On Sunday, September 10th, 1972, West Germany defeated Pakistan 1-0 in the gold medal game to win the 12th gold medal in Olympic men’s field hockey history. It was the first gold medal for West Germany in Olympic men’s field hockey. Pakistan took the silver medal with the loss, claiming their third silver medal in Olympic men’s field hockey. India defeated the Netherlands 2-1 in the bronze medal game, grabbing their second bronze medal in Olympic men’s field hockey history.

The tournament was held in West Germany, with Munich as the host city. Ties Kruize of the Netherlands scored the most goals during the tournament with 17.

1972 Final Standings (W-L-T format)

1. West Germany (6-0-1, 1.000) (Gold)

2. Pakistan (5-1-1, .833) (Silver)

3. India (5-0-2, 1.000) (Bronze)

4. Netherlands (5-1-1, .833)

5. Australia (3-2-2, .600)

6. Great Britain (4-2-1, .667)

7. Spain (2-1-4, .667)

8. Malaysia (4-2-1, .667)

9. New Zealand (2-2-3, .500)

10. Belgium (2-4-1, .333)

11. Poland (2-3-2, .400)