2017 Women's Four Nations Cup
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| Tournament details | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Host country |  Germany | ||
| City | Berlin | ||
| Teams | 4 | ||
| Final positions | |||
| Champions | Germany (3rd title) | ||
| Runner-up |  Ireland | ||
| Third place |  China | ||
| Tournament statistics | |||
| Matches played | 6 | ||
| Goals scored | 23 (3.83 per match) | ||
| Top scorer(s) | Nike Lorenz Marie Mävers Kathryn Mullan (2 goals) | ||
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The 2018 Women's Four Nations Cup was the seventh Hockey Four Nations Cup, an international women's field hockey tournament, consisting of a series of test matches. It was held in Germany, from June 15 to 18, 2017, and featured four of the top nations in women's field hockey.[1]
The tournament featured the national teams of China, Ireland, South Korea, and the hosts, Germany, competing in a round-robin format, with each team playing each other once. Three points were awarded for a win, one for a draw, and none for a loss.
| Country | June 2017 FIH Ranking[2] | Best World Cup finish | Best Olympic Games finish |
|---|---|---|---|
| China |
8 | Third Place (2002) | Runners-Up (2008) |
| Germany |
7 | Champions (1976, 1981) | Champions (2004) |
| Ireland |
15 | Eleventh Place (1994) | Never Qualified |
 South Korea |
9 | Third Place (1990) | Runners-Up (1988, 1996) |
