Last Updated: January 14, 2023, 19:13 IST
Netherlands beat Malaysia of their opening match (Twitter/@TheHockeyIndia)
The Dutch lead the standings in Group C on objective distinction forward of New Zealand
Three-time champions Netherlands obtained off to a brisk begin on the second day of the FIH Odisha Men’s Hockey World Cup 2023 by defeating Malaysia 4-0 in a Pool C match on the Birsa Munda Stadium, right here on Saturday.
Holland, who had gained the title within the 1973, 1990 and 1998 editions, scored twice within the second quarter, survived some good assaults within the third quarter after which slotted two extra objectives within the fourth quarter as they began their marketing campaign on a successful notice.
Coach Jeroen Delmee’s workforce made a sluggish begin and solely obtained going after a goalless first quarter. Thijs Van Dam opened their account within the nineteenth minute with a subject objective and 4 minutes later, Jip Janssen made it 2-0 by changing a penalty stroke because the Dutch held a 2-0 lead at half-time.
Malaysia had the higher of the exchanges within the third quarter as they earned three penalty corners however couldn’t capitalise on the possibilities.
The Netherlands, the World No. 3 and one of many favourites for the title right here, obtained going once more within the fourth quarter after they scored off their second penalty nook when Teun Beins transformed within the forty sixth minute.
They had one other likelihood within the 53rd minute off their third PC however had been thwarted. But Jorrit Croon gave extra respectability to the rating when he scored the fourth objective for the Netherlands within the seconds earlier than the ultimate hooter.
The Netherlands earned three penalty corners and transformed one whereas Janssen scored off their lone penalty stroke. Malaysia obtained three penalty corners however all went in useless.
The Dutch lead the standings in Group C on objective distinction forward of New Zealand, each groups will three factors from their opening sport. The Netherlands have a objective distinction of +4 whereas New Zealand have a GD of +2.
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