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NED V AUS ( SF 1 ) Hockey World League Semi-Final Antwerp 2015
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Match Review NED - AUS 5-1
A Dutch masterclass in passing, innovation and sheer delight in performing on the world stage was handed out by the world's number one team to the side seeking, and failing on this occasion, to end their domination of international hockey.
The 5-1 win over Australia in this FINTRO Hockey World League Semi-Final was hallmark attacking hockey by the Netherlands. Perhaps the fifth goal – a Willemijn Bos rocket into the top of the goal from the edge of the circle – best summed up the chutzpah demonstrated by this team.
"We are enjoying playing together and we want to express to world how we want to play at this level – with skill, passing and joy," said Bos.
The first quarter started relatively tamely, the Netherlands won two penalty corners in quick succession which were chased down by the Hockeyroos defence. And Australia created their own chances, Georgie Parker, Madonna Blyth and Anna Flanagan were all busy in midfield and looking to create chances of their own.
"We needed to put those chances away," said a rueful Blyth after the game. "Once the Netherlands got a lead we were in the impossible position of chasing the game."
The deadlock was broken by a goal from Carlien Dirkse van den Heuvel (14'). She got on the end of a shot and deflected it past goalkeeper Rachael Lynch, who had been wrong-footed making a save seconds earlier.
This was followed up shortly after with a goal from captain Maartje Paumen (15'), who deflected a shot past Lynch, after a shot from Welten.
Two penalty corners gave hope of an Australian revival of fortunes but Jodie Kenny's first shot struck a Dutch defender, while her second ferocious shot flew just wide.
The Netherlands stepped up through the gears again. A poacher's goal was snapped up by Ginella Zerbo, as she stepped in front of the Australian defence to deflect the ball high past Rachael Lynch in the Australian goal.
The lead was reduced when Kathryn Slattery managed to score an opportunistic goal, flicking it over Joyce Sombroek's head after the Dutch goalkeeper had saved the initial shot from Blyth.
The Netherlands took the game to Australian in the last quarter. Lidewij Welten picked up the ball in the centre of the pitch and ran it into the circle. Her shot left Lynch stranded and the subsequent celebrations demonstrated just how much this Dutch team were enjoying the occasion.
The fifth and final goal was a belter from Bos. She explained it as 'a mistake', saying that the ball was running away from her and she just lunged at it. "It is only my second international goal and I was so happy to score it." The result means that the Netherlands have qualified for Rio 2016 and will now face either New Zealand or Korea in the final on Saturday. Australia will play for third place.
Goals
| Team | Minute | Shirt # | Player | Action | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NED | 14 | 9 | DIRKSE van den HEUVEL Carlien | PC | 1 - 0 |
| NED | 15 | 17 | PAUMEN Maartje | PC | 2 - 0 |
| NED | 20 | 28 | ZERBO Ginella | FG | 3 - 0 |
| AUS | 30 | 20 | SLATTERY Kathryn | FG | 3 - 1 |
| NED | 45 | 12 | WELTEN Lidewij | FG | 4 - 1 |
| NED | 53 | 7 | BOS Willemijn | FG | 5 - 1 |
Cards
| Team | Minute | Shirt # | Player | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NED | 35 | 29 | SCHOENAKER Jacky | G |
| AUS | 52 | 18 | CLAXTON Jane | G |
NED
| Minute | Shirt # | Name | Goals | Green | Yellow | Red |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
X
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1 | SOMBROEK Joyce | ||||
|
6
|
3 | de WAARD Xan | ||||
|
X
|
7 | BOS Willemijn | 1 | |||
|
X
|
8 | KEETELS Marloes | ||||
|
3
|
9 | DIRKSE van den HEUVEL Carlien | 1 | |||
|
X
|
10 | JONKER Kelly | ||||
|
5
|
11 | VERSCHOOR Maria | ||||
|
X
|
12 | WELTEN Lidewij | 1 | |||
|
X
|
13 | van MAASAKKER Caia | ||||
|
X
|
17 | PAUMEN Maartje | 1 | |||
|
X
|
18 | van AS Naomi | ||||
|
X
|
19 | HOOG Ellen | ||||
|
4
|
20 | NUNNINK Laura | ||||
|
Bench
|
22 | MEIJER Larissa | ||||
|
X
|
23 | van GEFFEN Margot | ||||
|
X
|
24 | de GOEDE Eva | ||||
|
6
|
28 | ZERBO Ginella | 1 | |||
|
5
|
29 | SCHOENAKER Jacky | 1 | |||
| Team Manager | KOOIJMAN Femke | |||||
| Head Coach | MARIJNE Sjoerd | |||||
| Physiotherapist | BACKELANDT Franc | |||||
| Assistant Coach | SMOLENAARS Dave | |||||
| Medical Doctor | van BENTUM Conny | |||||
AUS
| Minute | Shirt # | Name | Goals | Green | Yellow | Red |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4
|
2 | NANSCAWEN Georgia | ||||
|
4
|
3 | PERIS Brooke | ||||
|
X
|
4 | EASTHAM Casey | ||||
|
Bench
|
5 | WELLS Ashlee | ||||
|
X
|
6 | DWYER Kirstin | ||||
|
X
|
7 | KENNY Jodie | ||||
|
5
|
8 | NELSON Ashleigh | ||||
|
X
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9 | FLANAGAN Anna | ||||
|
X
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11 | McMAHON Karri | ||||
|
X
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12 | BLYTH Madonna | ||||
|
6
|
13 | BONE Edwina | ||||
|
5
|
18 | CLAXTON Jane | 1 | |||
|
X
|
19 | PARKER Georgie | ||||
|
X
|
20 | SLATTERY Kathryn | 1 | |||
|
X
|
24 | WILLIAMS Mariah | ||||
|
X
|
26 | SMITH Emily | ||||
|
X
|
27 | LYNCH Rachael | ||||
|
5
|
29 | ATTARD Teneal | ||||
| Assistant Coach | VICTORY Craig | |||||
| Head Coach | COMMENS Adam | |||||
| Stand-In Manager | STARRE Kate | |||||
| Physiotherapist | COOKE Jennifer | |||||
| Medical Doctor | RECHICHI Claire (Dr) | |||||
| Medical Doctor | CLAYDON Gary | |||||
| Team Manager | DAVIES Stephen | |||||
DNP = Did not participate
S = Suspended
DSQ = Disqualified
Match Officials
| Role | Official |
|---|---|
| Umpire 1 | de la FUENTE Carolina |
| Umpire 2 | PRESENQUI Irene |
| Reserve Umpire | CHURCH Amber |
| Video Umpire | METCHETTE Carol |
| Judge 1 | McKAY Iain |
| Judge 2 | RAMPONE Guendalina |
| Technical Officer | WOTHERSPOON Anne |
- Match 28
- Date Thu, 2 Jul 2015
- Time 18:00
- Pool/Class SF 1
- Venue KHC Dragons
