Australia vs Netherlands, Hockey World Cup 2018 Semi-final, Match Highlights: Dutch make to final after winning in shootout
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 "Australia vs Netherlands, Hockey World Cup 2018 Semi-final, Match Highlights: Dutch make to final after winning in shootout")
Phew, that was some breathtaking match. Australia were down by two goals, but never gave up the fight and equalised in the very last minute of the match. The shootout was also crazy with the Dutch goalkeeper Pirmin Blaak proving to be their team’s hero. In the end, it’s fair to say that the Dutch deserve to be in the final. They will play Belgium for the title.
So we will be back again tomorrow with the Live coverage of the final. Do join us then. For now, it’s goodbye!
Match score: AUS 2-2 NED
Shootout score: AUS 3-4 NED
Netherlands goalkeeper Pirmin Blaak is the Man of the Match. No doubt about it! Single-handedly he sent the team into the final.
Match score: AUS 2-2 NED
Shootout score: AUS 3-4 NED
WHAT A MATCH! No golden hat-trick for the defending champions as The Netherlands prevail in the sudden death. It was a match befitting the stage, and both teams can take plenty of heart from this game. Belgium will meet The Netherlands tomorrow in the final, while Australia and England will play for the third place.
Match score: AUS 2-2 NED
Shootout score: AUS 3-4 NED
SAVE! Blaak does it, Beale misses the shot. The Dutch have qualified to the final.
WHAT. A. GAME.
Match score: AUS 2-2 NED
Shootout score: AUS 3-4 NED
Hertzberger hardly disappoints. He keeps the Dutch in the game. Aussies got to score.
Match score: AUS 2-2 NED
Shootout score: AUS 3-3 NED*
Thijs van Dam with a outstanding 360 degree turn to score.
Match score: AUS 2-2 NED
Shootout score: AUS 3-2 NED*
Final shot for the Aussies and they score. Well done, Jake Whetton.
Match score: AUS 2-2 NED
Shootout score: AUS 2-2 NED*
Under pressure and Van Ass delivers to make it 2-2.
Match score: AUS 2-2 NED
Shootout score: AUS 2-1 NED*
No goal! Foul from Tim Brand so Aussies miss their chance.
Match score: AUS 2-2 NED
Shootout score: AUS 2-1 NED*
Charter saves! A superb one to deny the Dutch.
Match score: AUS 2-2 NED
Shootout score: AUS 2-1 NED
Solid! Kemperman scores to give Aussies the lead in the shootout.
Match score: AUS 2-2 NED
Shootout score: AUS 2-1 NED
Solid! Kemperman scores to give Aussies the lead in the shootout.
Match score: AUS 2-2 NED
Shootout score: AUS 1-1 NED
SAVE! Oh it’s a retake. But the video umpire says nothing wrong so the Dutch miss their chance.
Match score: AUS 2-2 NED
Shootout score: AUS 1-1 NED
Nicely done! Beale scores for the Aussies.
Match score: AUS 2-2 NED
Shootout score: AUS 0-1 NED*
The Dutch scored. Hertzberger first shot is saved but he makes no mistake the next time.
Match score: AUS 2-2 NED
Shootout score: AUS 0-0 NED*
And Zalewski misses it. A poor shot, I would say.
Match score: AUS 2-2 NED
Shootout score: AUS 0-0 NED*
Right then, Australia’s Aran Zalewski is going first.
AUSTRALIA 2-2 NETHERLANDS
So we will have a shootout for the first time in the tournament.
AUSTRALIA 2-2 NETHERLANDS
Unbelievable!! Less than 25 seconds to go and Australia have the equaliser. Wow! Eddie Ockenden has brought this game alive at death.
AUSTRALIA 2-2 NETHERLANDS
It’s a goal! There’s nothing wrong with it. So in the very last minute, the Aussies have made it 2-2. My goodness!
AUSTRALIA 1-2 NETHERLANDS
GOAL! Australia equalise! Oh wait, the Dutch are reviewing.
AUSTRALIA 1-2 NETHERLANDS
Less than 2 minutes to go and Australia have taken off their goalkeeper. Almost on cue, they force a PC. And Pirmin Blaak saves again! What a day he is having!
AUSTRALIA 1-2 NETHERLANDS
Penalty corner for the Aussies. Another chance to equalise,
AUSTRALIA 1-2 NETHERLANDS
Less than five minutes to go and Australia still searching an equaliser. Their shots on goal were foiled by some excellent defending by the Dutch, and their turnovers have been threatening as well. Can Netherlands hold on?
AUSTRALIA 1-2 NETHERLANDS
WHAT A SAVE! Brilliant chance for Aussies to equalise but once again, Pirmin Blaak denies them. Less than seven minutes left in the match.
AUSTRALIA 1-2 NETHERLANDS
Nothing from the penalty corner as the Dutch goalkeeper does well to save the shot.
AUSTRALIA 1-2 NETHERLANDS
The video umpire sees no clear reason to change the decision so the Dutch have a chance to double their lead once again.
AUSTRALIA 1-2 NETHERLANDS
Penalty corner for Netherlands. The Aussies have referred it.
AUSTRALIA 1-2 NETHERLANDS
The final quarter begins. Australia under pressure to find an equaliser.
AUSTRALIA 1-2 NETHERLANDS
GOAL!! Australia pull one back in style. That was some variation in the PC. Tim Howard gets on the scorecard. And that’s the end of the third quarter.
AUSTRALIA 1-2 NETHERLANDS
GOAL! Aussies have pulled one back after a good play from a penalty corner. Tim Howard is the goal-scorer.
AUSTRALIA 0-2 NETHERLANDS
Well well, just as I said that, Australia have a penalty corner.
AUSTRALIA 0-2 NETHERLANDS
Netherlands are doing extremely well to hold on to their lead. Not allowing Australia to create many chances.
AUSTRALIA 0-2 NETHERLANDS
Great run by Van Ass, but the shot is off the target.
AUSTRALIA 0-2 NETHERLANDS
Despite numerous attacks, Aussies are failing to break the Dutch defence. So far so solid from the European nation.
AUSTRALIA 0-2 NETHERLANDS
Yellow card for Verga. The Dutch has down to 10 men. Time for Australia to up the ante.
AUSTRALIA 0-2 NETHERLANDS
Time for the third quarter. Can the Dutch hold on to their lead?
The first-half stats
AUSTRALIA 0-2 NETHERLANDS
The end of the second quarter. After an impressive start, the Aussies conceded two goals. The Dutch didn’t waste many chance, and hence they are leading by two goals.
AUSTRALIA 0-2 NETHERLANDS
Another penalty corner after the ball hits the foot of the first runner. This time, the Aussies manage to clear the danger.
AUSTRALIA 0-2 NETHERLANDS
Terrific counter by Hertzberger and the Dutch have a penalty corner.
AUSTRALIA 0-2 NETHERLANDS
Yet another solid save from Pirmin Blaak to deny the Aussies.
AUSTRALIA 0-2 NETHERLANDS
Australia try to score twice on the break but the Dutch goalkeeper comes in their way. What a match he’s having!
AUSTRALIA 0-2 NETHERLANDS
GOAL!! Netherlands make it 2-0. Lovely field goal there by Seve van Ass. The Dutch are away!
AUSTRALIA 0-1 NETHERLANDS
Australia get their first PC in the 17th minute, but Netherlands defend it. And just like that, a quick Dutch turnover results in a PC for them. They miss, too, but this is so good from them. Two minutes later, Australia get their second short corner, and the Dutch goalie saves!
AUSTRALIA 0-1 NETHERLANDS
And yet another save by the Dutch goalkeeper. Aussies are getting frustrated here.
AUSTRALIA 0-1 NETHERLANDS
Right, yet another penalty corner for Australia.
AUSTRALIA 0-1 NETHERLANDS
Not so good hit by Seve van Ass as the Dutch waste the chance from penalty corner.
AUSTRALIA 0-1 NETHERLANDS
Nothing comes out of the penalty corner and now the Dutch have earned a PC.
AUSTRALIA 0-1 NETHERLANDS
Penalty corner for Australia. Chance for them to equalise after some good work by the team inside the D.
AUSTRALIA 0-1 NETHERLANDS
Time for the second quarter!
AUSTRALIA 0-1 NETHERLANDS
End of Q1, and very little to choose between the two teams, Netherlands have their nose ahead, but 1-0 lead is never enough against the Aussies.
AUSTRALIA 0-1 NETHERLANDS
End of the first quarter. Glenn Schuurman’s goal separates both sides.
AUSTRALIA 0-1 NETHERLANDS
Netherlands are cranking it up now. One could say they were a bit cautious to start with, but have made some dangerous moves as the game has progressed.
AUSTRALIA 0-1 NETHERLANDS
Another solid chance for the Dutch. Off the post as a long ball takes the defelction of Glenn Schuurman.
AUSTRALIA 0-1 NETHERLANDS
GOAL!! And Netherland’s tenacity pays! Jonas de Geus with a perfect pass and Glenn Schuurman with the deflection.
AUSTRALIA 0-0 NETHERLANDS
Less than four minutes into the game, and Dutch skipper Billy Bakker earns a PC for his team. Australia have made a few circle entries, but Netherlands made their first penetration count. No goals, though.
AUSTRALIA 0-0 NETHERLANDS
It has been all Australia so far but the Dutch have earned the first penalty corner of the match.
AUSTRALIA 0-0 NETHERLANDS
The Aussies are off to a good start. Attacking right from the start. The Dutch are already under pressure.
AUSTRALIA 0-0 NETHERLANDS
The national anthems are done! The second semi-final of the World Cup is underway at the Kalinga Stadium.
AUSTRALIA 0-0 NETHERLANDS
Right, then. Fasten your seatbelts for what promises to be a high-voltage clash. Two teams that love to attack and believe in open play. This should be fun. The stadium – half-full for the first SF – is packed to capacity now.
Gametime!
The full squad!
Less than 10 minutes before the second SF of the night gets underway. Tough to pick favourites between Australia and The Netherlands. Here are the teams. Follow LIVE on @FirstpostSports #hockeyworldcup2018 #HockeyWorldCup #AUSvNED pic.twitter.com/WC5l8ImXdE
— shantanu srivastava (@journoshantanu) December 15, 2018
Here are the playing XI of both the teams:
Australia: Tom Craig, Matt Dawson, Eddie Ockenden, Jake Whetton, Blake Govers, Aran Zalewski, Matthew Swann, Daniel Beale, Dylan Wothersppon, Andrew Charter, Jeremy Hayward
Netherlands: Jeroen Hertzberger, Lars Balk, Billy Bakker, Valentin Verga, Glenn Schuurman, Sander Baart, Robbert Kemperman, Mirco Pruijser, Thierry Brinkman, Pirmin Blaak, Mink Van Der Weerden
Next up is the second semi-final between Australia and Netherland. Stay tuned with us as we will get all the updates from the match.
ENGLAND 0-6 BELGIUM
Belgium’s Tom Boon is the Man of the Match for his performance in the semi-final.
Here are the match stats
ENGLAND 0-6 BELGIUM
That’s it! Belgium were all over England right from the first minute, and they are through to their maiden World Cup final. Clearly, the better team. The second semi-final between Australia and Netherlands starts at 6.30 PM IST. We’ll be back in a bit.
ENGLAND 0-6 BELGIUM
That’s the end of the match. A superb performance from Belgium to reach their maiden World Cup final. England, for the third consecutive time, have been defeated in the semis.
ENGLAND 0-6 BELGIUM
Penalty corner for England. And yet another miss by the England player.
ENGLAND 0-6 BELGIUM
Less than five minutes on the clock, and Belgium on their way to a famous win. Their defence has been impregnable, attacks have been lethal, and midfield was simply excellent on the big night. What a game they have had!
ENGLAND 0-6 BELGIUM
Penalty corner for England and yet another save from goalkeeper Vincent Vanasch. Not England’s day!
ENGLAND 0-6 BELGIUM
GOAL!! Sebastian Dockier with a lovely field goal makes it 6-0 for Belgium. This has been a thoroughly dominating performance by them.
ENGLAND 0-5 BELGIUM
GOAL!! Another PC for Belgium, and another conversion by Alexander. The 50th-minute strike makes it 5-0. This is turning out to be an embarrassment for the English team.
ENGLAND 0-4 BELGIUM
Yet another penalty corner for Belgium.
ENGLAND 0-4 BELGIUM
Belgium down to 10 players after Simon Gougnard is shown a green card.
ENGLAND 0-4 BELGIUM
It’s time for the final quarter.
ENGLAND 0-4 BELGIUM
And just at the end of Q3, Belgium get another penalty corner. and they score!
This game is going only one way.
ENGLAND 0-3 BELGIUM
A superb save by Vincent Vanasch and Belgium have a chance on the break, but the final shot misses the target.
ENGLAND 0-3 BELGIUM
Penalty corner for England. Chance to reduce the deficit.
ENGLAND 0-3 BELGIUM
GOAL!! This could be the decisive lead. It started with a long, aerial ball from the far post, and a neat, nerveless finish by Cedric Charlier, in the end, makes it 3-0. Effortless!
ENGLAND 0-3 BELGIUM
GOAAAL! Third goal from the Belgians thanks to a fantastic strike from the Cedric Charlier. This will be tough for England to make a comeback.
ENGLAND 0-2 BELGIUM
England are showing the much-needed intent in this quarter. It’s difficult to break Belgian’s defence, who are not showing any signs of pressure.
ENGLAND 0-2 BELGIUM
Save! Job well done by the Belgian defence to stop the penalty corner.
ENGLAND 0-2 BELGIUM
Penalty corner for England. James Gall goes down after a foul on him.
ENGLAND 0-2 BELGIUM
Alright then, the third quarter is underway at the Kalinga Stadium.
ENGLAND 0-2 BELGIUM
Half-Time, and Belgium clearly the better team. The scoreline reflects as much. Will there be a change in England’s strategies at the change of ends? We’ll find out soon.
ENGLAND 0-2 BELGIUM
End of the second quarter. Tom Boon scored in the first quarter while Simon Gougnard added one more in the second quarter. Time for a 10-minute break.
ENGLAND 0-2 BELGIUM
Almost there! That could have been 3-0, but Belgium missed the final deflection. England can’t hold the ball that long in their D.
ENGLAND 0-2 BELGIUM
England held the ball for too long there. All sideways passing, and eventually, Belgian defence pushed them back. Belgium looking for a turnover now. They have been very good in the circle so far.
ENGLAND 0-2 BELGIUM
Belgians are happy to sit back and defend. They have been really good with the counterattack and looks like they will stick with this strategy till the end of the match. Less than seven minutes left in the second quarter.
ENGLAND 0-2 BELGIUM
GOAL!! Belgium are 2-0 up. They convert their PC on rebound, Simon Gougnard finding the net.
ENGLAND 0-1 BELGIUM
Belgium are defending very well here. That move by Liam Sanford looked dangerous but was aborted in the circle by Belgian defenders. England are struggling with turnovers. Meanwhile, here’s the PC to Belgium!
ENGLAND 0-1 BELGIUM
Brilliant run from Barry Middleton, but the final ball is a poor one. Belgium defence clear the danger.
ENGLAND 0-1 BELGIUM
The second quarter is underway.
ENGLAND 0-1 BELGIUM
There! Belgium almost got their second with just 40 seconds remaining in the first quarter, but the shot was just high. And that’s the end of the first quarter.
ENGLAND 0-1 BELGIUM
Chance for Belgium! Long ball from the midfield and Boon gets his stick on the way as the ball hits the post. Lucky escape for England.
ENGLAND 0-1 BELGIUM
Belgium’s players have taken the field in black armbands. It’s their mark of respect for teammate Simon Gougnard’s father who has passed away.
ENGLAND 0-1 BELGIUM
Possession wise, England are dominating, but they are failing to come up with something substantial.
ENGLAND 0-1 BELGIUM
GOAL!! That was on the cards. A minute after Cedric Charlier made a threatening entry, Tom Boon gets Belgium ahead in the 8th minute.
ENGLAND 0-1 BELGIUM
GOAAL! First real chance for Belgium and they have taken the lead. Tom Boon is the goal scorer after some good work from left side.
ENGLAND 0-0 BELGIUM
Pretty calm five minutes so far. Belgium, predictably, defending well. The half-full stadium is making plenty of noise. Belgium on the move now with some long, diagonal passes.
ENGLAND 0-0 BELGIUM
Five minutes up in the first quarter. It has been a steady start by both the teams.
ENGLAND 0-0 BELGIUM
First real chance for Belgium from the right but the English goalkeeper surges ahead to avert the danger.
ENGLAND 0-0 BELGIUM
The national anthems are done and the first semi-final of the World Cup is underway at the Kalinga Stadium.
Here are the playng XI of both the teams:
England: George Pinner, David Ames, Harry Martin, Mark Gleghorne, Adam Dixon, Barry Middleton, Liam Ansell, David Condon, Jack Waller, James Gall, Liam Sanford
Belgium: Arthur van Doren, Florent van Aubel, Gauthier Boccard, Thomas Briels, Felix Denayer, Vincent Vanasch, Simon Gaougnard, Arthur de Sloover, Loick Luupaert, Victor Wegnez, Tom Boon
England have only reached the final once in 1986 when the tournament was played at their home. This is their third consecutive time they have reached the semi-final, Last time around, they had lost to Australia while in 2010, Germany defeated them.
Belgium captain says team is not satisfied yet
Thomas Briels: “We are very happy to reach the semi-final after a great team performance against Germany, but we are not yet satisfied. We will need another big performance against England to reach the final. They are playing very well and they will be ready for the challenge.”
A look at top goal-scorers in the tournament
With 6 goals under his belt, @GoversBlake continues to lead the race. Here are the top 5 goalscorers at the OHMWC Bhubaneswar 2018 following the conclusion of Quarter Finals.#IndiaKaGame #DilHockey #HWC2018 pic.twitter.com/rbwwakganx
— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) December 14, 2018
Listen to Phil Roper ahead of today’s semi-final!
⚠️ CALLING #ThePride🦁 ⚠️
— England Hockey (@EnglandHockey) December 14, 2018
Ahead of tomorrow's #HWC2018 semi-final, co-captain @proper15 has a special message for you 💬 pic.twitter.com/hLd3GFZz2u
England’s attacker-in-chief
Phil Roper is @EnglandHockey's midfield wizard, constantly recovering possession and forcing turnovers, creating opportunities for his team to attack. Watch him disrupt @BELRedLions' midfield momentum when they play the #ENGvBEL Semi Final clash!#IndiaKaGame #DilHockey #HWC2018 pic.twitter.com/mjRaivFM5V
— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) December 15, 2018
Belgium’s player to watch!
.@ThomasBriels has been leading the @BELRedLions by example at the OHMWC Bhubaneswar 2018, as his hard-working and selfless performances have elevated his team. Watch out for his influential play at the upcoming #ENGvBEL Semi Final clash today.#IndiaKaGame #HWC2018 #DilHockey pic.twitter.com/1fdQim5tY1
— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) December 15, 2018
Hello and welcome to the Live coverage of the Hockey World Cup 2018 semi-final match between England and Belgium. The Olympic silver medallist Belgium will look to create history by making it to the final for the first time while England, who showed great form so far in the tournament, will aim to cause an upset today.
We will get you all the updates from the match so stay with us.
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