The minds of Dutch hockey players seemed to return to the World Hockey Cup next month, in the Pro League game against China in Rotterdam. The game, which started poorly, ended with the Orange win 2-1.
The match was also dominated by the return of Alyson Annan to the Netherlands. The Australian left as national coach of the Netherlands in January after his coaching style and accompanying performance culture came under fire.
Annan the birthday boy with the Chinese choice to duel with the Orange
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He finished ten matches in China, five of which were lost, assisted by Dutchmen Taeke Taekema and Albert-Kees Manenschijn.
The Chinese are the penultimate in the Pro League. The Orange is in second place behind Argentina, which does not lose its lead.
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Freeke Moes had a great chance to score the first goal in just over a minute. He managed to push from close range, but the Chinese goalkeeper got in the way. A nice dribble and kick by Lidewij Welten did not result in a goal either.
After this good start, the level of the game dropped. China looked a bit tired, but the Orange played too slow and wasn’t creative enough to really make it difficult for the opponent.
There were hardly any chances in the second quarter, but a solid attack was enough to force the first goal. Laurien Leurink attacked from the right wing, passed and saw the ball fall into the goal from the leg of a Chinese defender.
This goal broke the spell, but the third quarter had only just begun when China equalized. Yang Chen passed goalkeeper Josine Koning.
The Orange recovered in the last quarter. The pressure on the Chinese increased and Maria Verschoor scored the winning goal with a strong backhand.
After that, the victory was no longer in danger. On Wednesday evening, the Netherlands will meet China: this is the last game of the Pro League season. Then there is a good chance that senior Eva de Goede will also participate. He has just returned from a long injury period.
Source: NOS
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