: Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup: Sublime Netherlands beat gritty India to make the final #IndiaNEWS The superb Netherlands team turned in a flawless performance to beat India 3-0 in the semi-final

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Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup: Sublime Netherlands beat gritty India to make the final #IndiaNEWS
The superb Netherlands team turned in a flawless performance to beat India 3-0 in the semi-final of the Junior World Cup at Potchefstroom, South Africa.India started the game well – going on the attack, employing the high press and forcing the Dutch on the defensive. Something no other team had done in the tournament so far.Two quick attacks in the opening two minutes saw Sangita flash just over the crossbar, and Mumtaz Khan hitting the post. And for a bit, the Dutch team, which has scored 43 goals in the tournament without conceding a single one, seemed shell-shocked.India, in the first quarter, were very direct and looking to get into the circle at all times. It earned them PCs and good chances as well but they were unable to convert.The Dutch took a while to find their feet but once they did, their class was clear. The ball movement was sharp and the basics were perfect.It all came together soon for the Oranje with a brilliant moment of teamwork in the 11th minute. Eighteen passes from the Dutch goal to the Indian circle before Tessa Beetsma, right in front of the goal, finished it off to give the Netherlands the lead. Everyone was involved, the...Read more

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