> The Netherlands have won all four previous Olympic encounters with Canada.
> The last one dates back to Sydney 2000, when Oranje beat the Canadian team 5-2, through two goals by Teun de Nooijer.
> Canada and South Africa are yet to win points in Pool B, whereas the Netherlands and Australia have won both their matches.
>The Dutch side are the only team yet to concede a goal at Beijing 2008.
> Taeke Taekema is top scorer in the Dutch squad with three penalty corner goals at Beijing 2008.
> Dutch goalkeeper Guus Vogels takes on his HGC team mates Ken Pereira and Connor Grimes in this match.
> Brothers Rob and Peter Short both play for Dutch side Laren.
> Canada are one goal away from conceding 100 in Olympic competition.