Three-time champions Netherlands started their marketing campaign in model, outplaying Malaysia 4-0 whereas New Zealand defeated Chile 3-1 in Pool C matches of the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup right here on Saturday.
In the opening match of the day, Sam Hiha (eleventh, 18th minutes) scored two discipline targets within the opening two quarters, whereas Sam Lane opened the account for the Black Sticks with one other discipline strike within the ninth minute.
Chile’s lone purpose got here from the stick of Ignacio Contardo within the forty ninth minute.
In the opposite match of Pool C, Thijs van Dam scored a discipline purpose within the nineteenth minute handy world no.3 Netherlands, who gained the title in 1973, 1990 and 1998, the lead earlier than Jip Janssen transformed a penalty stroke 4 minutes later.
Teun Beins (forty sixth) made it 3-0 for the Netherlands by changing a penalty nook a minute into the fourth and closing quarter, whereas Jorrit Croon scored the ultimate purpose a minute earlier than the ultimate hooter.
The Dutchman are atop Pool C on account of higher purpose distinction than New Zealand, who even have three factors from the win.
While Netherlands and New Zealand will lock horns of their subsequent pool match on Monday, Malaysia will tackle Chile on the identical day.
Later within the day, reigning world champions Belgium can be up towards Korea, whereas world no.4 Germany will tackle Japan in Pool B matches in Bhubaneswar.
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