WCM: Day 4: Match 12
New Zealand
1
VS
Netherlands
3
WCM: Day 4: Match 12
New Zealand Vs Netherlands
2010-03-03 15:14:27
Commentary
70`
Others
Game concentrated in Dutch D, as NZ attack. Ball cleared and Dutch attack with 3 forwards to 2 defenders. They pass well but finally couldn't hold on to the ball and NZ player clears the ball and the hooter goes off.
That is all for this match. Netherlands beat NZ in all departments. Dutch had a superior ball possession, enormous circle penentrations, hits at the circle. They thoroughly dominated the proceedings. Apart from the that surprise goal in the 1st minute, NZ were never leading the front.
That is all for this match. Netherlands beat NZ in all departments. Dutch had a superior ball possession, enormous circle penentrations, hits at the circle. They thoroughly dominated the proceedings. Apart from the that surprise goal in the 1st minute, NZ were never leading the front.
68`
Others
Dutch attack yet again and Rogier HOFMAN hits a hard one, from the top of the D. He misses it.
67`
Others
NZ try one from the left side but then loose possession by hitting it into the advertisement hoardings.
64`
Others
Van der Horst attacks from the left side, passed it to Ronald BROUWER who is right front of the post. Just that deflection would have moved by the scoreboard but BROUWER misses it.
63`
Others
Phillip BURROWS twists his ankle during an attack by NZ. The game is stopped for a while as he recovers.
62`
Green Card
Priyesh BHANA of NZ get a Green Card
60`
Others
It goes slightly right of the goal post. NZ player attempts to make a last moment deflection but in vain.
59`
Penalty Corner
Quick move by Priyesh BHANA and Phillip BURROWS from the left flank but they are dispossesed quickly. But umpire awards a PC to NZ.
58`
Others
Phillip BURROWS of NZ whacks one from the right in to the Dutch goal. It misses the target and hits Nicholas WILSON of NZ. Play stops and he is taken out because it hit him really bad on his thigh
56`
Others
NZ make a decent attempt from the right. Blair HILTON takes a hit but it goes to the ad boards.
55`
Others
3 Dutch men are ready to substitues now.
54`
Others
Whole NZ team is oneto the defense as Dutch keep their attacks coming in. NZ defend but they loose the ball again to the Dutch. Dutch keep attempting entering the circle
51`
Others
Poorly timed drag flick. Dutch defenders reach and clear the ball before it rises.
Another good attack follows from NZ. They come quite close to the post but the final hit misses the net by inches.
50`
Penalty Corner
Nicholas WILSON hits one on the leg of Klaas VERMEULEN. NZ get their first PC of 2nd half.
47`
Others
Dutch take a flick but Kyle PONTIFEX, NZ gk is alert. The ball rebound but touches the foot of Dutch forward. Free hit for NZ.
46`
Penalty Corner
Another beauty by De Nooijer. Guides one hit from his team mate from his back side. Kyle PONTIFEX stops but Dutch a get a PC
44`
Others
Defended successfully by NZ Dean COUZINS, followed by a corner. Finally NZ clear the ball and attempt a counter attack. But 6 NED defenders overpower 3 NZ attackers
43`
Penalty Corner
Teun DE NOOIJER displays his class. Enters NZ circle with 5 NZ defenders around him. Gets a PC for NED.
41`
Green Card
Robert VAN DER HORST (NED) is given a green card for playing even when the whistle is blown for a free hit for NZ
40`
Others
Robert VAN DER HORST attempts an attack and gets a free hit just outside the NZ circle. NZ clears the free hit.
39`
Others
Dutch attack again and Ronald BROUWER is brought down by Nicholas HAIG. Dutch demand a PC but is denied by the umpire.
37`
Others
Netherlands into the attack. All the NZ defenders in the D. They do well in defending in a counter attack as well. Ryan ARCHIBALD takes a direct hit on the post but Dutch gk Guus VOGELS is alert to clear it.
36`
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Play resumes
35`
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It's half time in the match as Dutch lead 3-1. Quite a disciplined effort from them. They were always in control of the game in the 1st half.
We will be back soon with the coverage of the 2nd half.
We will be back soon with the coverage of the 2nd half.
34`
Others
Both teams fight for ball possession. No solid move till now.
32`
Others
NZ fail to trap the ball and the ball goes to the mid-field to be finally trapped by Dutch.
31`
Penalty Corner
NZ attack and a NZ forward is brought down in the D. They earn their first PC of the match
30`
Others
Fast attack by Rob RECKERS from the right flank and NZ gk extreme reflexive. There is a rebound and rest is taken care by the defenders.
27`
Goal
Joren Hertzberger traps the ball at the toop of D, and in a lightening reverse hand shot, sends the ball home.
25`
Others
Steven Edwards tries to enter the circle, Neth defence alert, and the ball taken away from close range, first NZ attack in the last minutes.
15`
Penalty Corner
Netherlands misses another PC
14`
Penalty Corner
Netherlands closely misses the target in its second PC
10`
Others
Klaas Vermeulen sends a cross inside the circle, as Teun de Nooijer anticipates in the centre of the circle, but the ball intercepted. Nooijer a bit loath
8`
Goal
Taeke Taekema converts team's first penalty corner within 8 minutes
4`
Goal
Ronald Brouer qualizes
2`
Goal
NZ captain Philip Burrows scores
1`
Others
Match starts
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The last match of the day to commence shortly
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