WCM: Day 6: Match No.17
Netherlands
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VS
Canada
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WCM: Day 6: Match No.17
Netherlands Vs Canada
2010-03-05 16:25:26
Commentary
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SAIL MAN OF STEEL: Wouter Jolie
Man of the Match: Rob Reckers
Thanks a lot for following our coverage. The final game of the day coming up shortly.
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After a goalless first half, the Netherlands came out charging in the second one and struck six goals to stay at top of the pool. It was a combination of both some superb field goals and power Penalty Corners through Taeke Taekema..
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The hooter is blown and Netherlands have registered an emphatic victory.
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Yellow Card
Rob Short loses of Canada kises his cool and has committed a nasty tackle. He went for the ball and simply pushed the Dutch player.
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Netherlands maintain pressure which another hit which hits the side bar.
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Some respite as they miss the target.
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Some respite as they miss the target.
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Penalty Corner
The pressure on Canada does not end as they concede one more PC.
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Goal
It has been converted. A powerful hit from Taekema and this is Netherlands' sixth goal.
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Penalty Corner
Another PC for Netherlands.
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Penalty Corner
This time they get a penalty corner as Canada's defender makes a mess, trying to stop the ball with his stick streched.
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Netherlands hoping for a Penalty Corner but it has been turned down.
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Netherlands have been relentless in the second half. The first half was dull but in just 15 minutes 5 goals have been struck.
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Goal
Rogier Hofman once again. A beautiful field goal by the Dutch. Three players in the 'D' and the ball was rotated superbly.
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Goal
A brilliant reverse hit with full force and Rob Reckers gets a goal. The Canadian defenders looked clueless.
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A scoop this time and it was not read properly by the Dutch defender. The Canadian forward went ahead but did not get the angle.
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Goal
Poor defence and the Netherlands makes full use of it. Goal keeper tried his best to come in the way of the hit but it hit his body and went to right. The ball was picked up by Rogier Hofman and he hit it cleanly even as the GK made a diving effort in vain.
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Good save by Canada's goal keeper He stood firm and and the Taeke Taekema strike hit his legs.
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Penalty Corner
Netherlands have a chance again. A wild hit and the Canadian defender did not have enough time to move.
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Goal
Brilliant cordination inside the D by Netherlands. Four players got involved, leaving the goal keeper in a tizzy. Brouwer finishes it for the Dutch
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Neth gets a PC, Canada applies for Referral, and is upheld. About two minutes lost in the process.
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Goal
Taeke Taekema converts
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Penalty Corner
Neth builds a move laboriously, after bouts of exchange with back passes, and gets the reward, gets a PC
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Match starts after lemon break
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Jeroen sends a strong midfield pass to the centre, no forwards there to trap, even as HALF TIME comes into force
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Teun de Nooijer and a forward moves in side the circle in tandem, Geert-Jan Derikx unleases a reverse shot from the top of circle, but it goes inches off fromt he right post. Nearly a goal chance missed.
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Joren Hertzberger tries to weave in the upfront, but dispossed
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Canadian goalie Peck Matthew shows brilliance, clears the ball off a reverse shot with a timely kick
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Netherlands scores through their third PC, after three shots, ball baloons inside the net and cleared, Umpire whistles for the goal, Canada goes for Umpire referral. As a result, its not goal
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Penalty Corner
Netherlands get a PC, Canadian goalie alert
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Penalty Corner
Canada gets the match's first PC, but due to poor trap, no shot at goal
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Others
Both teams try hard to score, but goals are not coming. Canada evokes keen and tight defence
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Another similar cross and the ball passes from under the stick with the goal wide open.
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A sharp cross but the Dutch defender, who was right in front of the goal misses the required deflection.
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Both teams looking for an opening early in the game. The Netherlands have won all six matches against Canada in World Cup and Olympic competition so Canada will be under some pressure.
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Match begins.
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Teams are in the centre and it is time for National Anthems. First Netherlands and followed by Canada's.
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The Netherlands have a clean sheet with two wins from as many games. They are the Pool A toppers and face Canada, who are languishing at the bottom.
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Hello and welcome to the live commentary section. The second game on day 6 will be played between Netherlands and Canada.
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