The Hockey World Cup is slowly reaching its business end. Defending champions Belgium squared up against New Zealand on Tuesday in what was an enthralling game despite the 2-0 scoreline suggesting otherwise.

EXCLUSIVE: 'The top 12 are very close', says David John on the increased competition in the hockey World Cup

Defending Champions Belgium and Australia reached the semi-finals of the Hockey World Cup but were given stern tests by New Zealand and Spain respectively. Wion Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo spoke to former High-performance director of Indian Hockey, David John, on those two thrilling matches and also looked ahead to Wednesday's two quarter-final clashes.

Hockey World Cup: Australia and Belgium reach semis

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EXCLUSIVE: 'The top 12 are very close', says David John on the increased competition in the hockey World Cup

Hockey World Cup: Australia and Belgium reach semis