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Netherlands beat Malaysia in their opening match (Twitter/@TheHockeyIndia)
Netherlands ahead of New Zealand in Group C on goal difference
Three-time champions Netherlands off to a bright start on Day 2 of FIH Odisha Men’s Hockey World Cup 2023 after beating Malaysia 4-0 in their Pool C match at the Birsa Munda Stadium here on Saturday.
Holland, who won the title in the 1973, 1990 and 1998 editions, scored twice in the second quarter, survived some fine attacks in the third quarter and then added two more goals in the fourth quarter as they began their campaign on a winning note. Did. ,
Coach Jeroen Delmy’s side got off to a slow start and went goalless in the first quarter. Thijs van Dam opened his account with a field goal in the 19th minute, and four minutes later, Jip Janssen scored a penalty stroke to make it 2–0, giving Holland a 2–0 lead at half-time.
Malaysia had the better of the exchanges in the third quarter as they earned three penalty corners but could not capitalize on their chances.
The Netherlands, world No. 3 and one of the favorites for the title here, got off to a flying start again in the fourth quarter when they earned their second penalty corner when Tune Bains scored in the 46th minute.
He had another chance in the 53rd minute from his third PC but failed. But Jorrit Kroon brought more respect to the score when he scored the fourth goal for the Netherlands seconds before the final hooter.
The Netherlands earned three penalty corners and converted one while Janssen scored his only penalty stroke. Malaysia got three penalty corners but all in vain.
The Dutch lead the standings in Group C on goal difference ahead of New Zealand, with both teams seeking three points from their opening games. Netherlands’ goal difference is +4 while New Zealand’s GD is +2.
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