One or two reputations took a knock today in the fourth day of play in the Samsung Women's World Cup in Madrid today. First up were the Australians, who were shocked to find themselves a goal down against the Koreans when Jung Hee Kim scored in the 6th minute. The Australians were soon back on top form with a five minute goal blitz during which Hope Monro (2), Nikki Hudson, and Karen Smith, scored to give the Aussies a 4-1 lead. However, the lead was pegged back by a penalty corner strike by Eun Young Choie just before the break. The score remained at 4-2 until Hyun Park scored for Korea with seven minutes of play left. The Australians desperately hung on to their lead and probably consider themselves lucky to come away with the three points.

There was no such luck for the much fancied Argenitinians, who were held 2-2 by outsiders South Africa, thanks to a goal by EHL player Jenny Wilson and a second Wilson shot which was blocked on the line and led to a penalty stroke. The other match today, between the USA and Japan, ended in a 0-0 draw.

England will be in action against India tomorrow (Sunday). Although India have failed to pick up a point so far, they have looked dangerous, and in the matches against Netherlands and Germany were certainly no walk-over. They will be a tough test for England, who will be without their skipper Kate Walsh, who is recovering from a knee injury. Probably the match of the day for neutral and home supporters will be the clash between the favourites, the Netherlands, and the surprise package of the tournament, Spain.