Netherlands: Round-up Tulip Hk (H)- B’daal Wins Classic, Win KZ Over or
The classic was won by Bloemendaal. The national champion was 4-1 too strong for Amsterdam in the Wagener Stadium on Sunday. Orange-Red suffered its first loss of the season. In The Hague, the people of Eindhoven lost 2-1. Leader Kampong had little trouble with HDM. It was no less than 7-1. Little Switzerland – Orange-Red 2-1 Oranje-Rood lost its undefeated […]
Netherlands: Round-up Hk (D)- Amsterdam Continues to Win, Narrow Victory Den Bosch
Amsterdam also registered a victory on the fourth day of play in the Women’s Dutch big league. Thanks to the 5-0 win in The Hague against HDM, the team of coach Robert Tigges also took over the lead from SCHC on Sunday. National champion Den Bosch took three points after two defeats after the meager 1-0 at […]
Netherlands: Frédérique Matla – ‘this is Unworthy of Den Bosch’
International Frédérique Matla (25) has always been someone who says it all. Sunday afternoon after the disappointment in the Wagener Stadium against Amsterdam (2-0 loss) – Den Bosch’s second loss in a row – is no different. “This was totally unnecessary.” Three games after the start of the competition, it normally makes little sense to dwell extensively on the […]
World Cup: Netherlands Breeze Past One Dimensional Argentina to Take 9th World Crown
Ninth world title for the Orange after victory over Argentina Reigning Olympic champion the Netherlands won the world title for the ninth time on Sunday evening. In the World Cup final in the Spanish city of Terrassa, the Orange squad played its best game of the tournament. Opponent Argentina, the number two in the world, […]
World Cup: the Fall of Ireland, From World Cup Silver to a Supporting Role
Four years ago, they were the surprise of the World Cup. Then the Irish women left the tournament with a radiant face and a silver medal. In this edition, The Green Army did not survive the first group stage. And that hurts, with goalkeeper Ayeisha McFerran. Kampong’s last defence was there four years ago when […]
World Cup: South Africa Hang on With Rousing Come Back
Japan – South Africa 3-3 After Chile’s very first win at a World Cup, South Africa provided the second surprise of the day. The team of national coach Giles Bonnet drew 3-3 against Japan, after the team faced a 3-0 deficit after 34 minutes. The order before the game was clear for both teams. After […]
World Cup: Reigning Champions Netherlands Start Strong Title Defence Vs Ireland
The Netherlands kicks off the World Cup with a carefree victory over Ireland The Orange Women have started their World Cup convincingly. In a sold-out Wagener Stadium, 9500 spectators witnessed a 5-1 victory over Ireland. A win that signalled that the hunt for title renewal is on and marks a new era. For months, […]
Pro-League: Orange Celebrates Return of De Goede With 6-0 Victory
The Netherlands has graced the return of Eva de Goede with a stunning 6-0 victory in the Pro League over a weak China. It was the last official game for the Orange squad in the run-up to the World Cup, which starts on July 1. There she was again. The medical miracle of Orange. […]
Alyson Annan: ‘I Don’t Have to Go Back to Orange’
‘I will not go into that,’ says Alyson Annan, Tuesday evening in Rotterdam. After the Pro League match Netherlands-China (2-1) the question from the media is how she looks back on her break with the Netherlands Women. ‘It’s not interesting to me. I don’t have to go back to that anymore. As the national coach […]
Pro-League: Netherlands Winner of FIH Pro League After Win Over India
The third edition of the FIH Pro League was won by the Netherlands. At the Rotterdam complex, the Orange squad won 2-1 against India after an early deficit. It is the first time that the Orange Men have won the Pro League. Captain Thierry Brinkman proudly held up the cup just before half past six, […]
