Preview: The Netherlands, which entered the final of men’s hockey world cup in a thrilling victory against defending champion Australia, on Saturday said they are looking forward to play against Belgium on Sunday. “We are looking forward for the final match. We learn from every game and there would be better tomorrow,” said Netherlands captain Billy Bakker. He said his team will do their best to avoid conceding late goals. “We need to make sure that we learn from these moments,” added Billy. Netherlands coach Max Caldas said both Belgium and the Netherlands play similar style of hockey and they will enjoy the final. The coach said he saw the desire to win in his players’ eyes and knows they will do their best to win the ultimate prize. He also praised the performance of the goalkeeper who thwarted many dangerous opportunities to score for the Australia. On the other hand, Australia coach Colin Batch said that it was disappointing that they lost the game. “We are disappointed with this match. However, we need to move on and prepare for the next match against England for bronze medal on Sunday,” said Colin.
Belgium vs Netherlands, Hockey World Cup 2018 Final, Match Highlights: Belgium are world champions after winning tie in shootout
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So that’s all we have for today! The men’s Hockey World Cup 2018 comes to an end with Belgium lifting the title. Netherlands fought hard, but couldn’t cross the line. Australia are winners of the bronze medal match, beating England 8-1. Bhubaneswar has been a superb host for the mega event, the crowd turning out in numbers to witness the matches. Of course, they would’ve been happier if the Indian had acheived glory here.
So thank you for joining with us. It was pleasure doing the Live blog. From Firstpost, we bid you goodbye!
Belgium captain Thomas Briels lifts the trophy!
A proud day for the entire country.
That kind of night!
This has been such a dramatic night. Four tense, goalless quarters culminating in sudden death. This was a final to remember. Netherlands did nthng wrong, they perhaps did fewer things right. That kind of game. #HockeyWorldCup2018
— shantanu srivastava (@journoshantanu) December 16, 2018
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What a day for Belgium hockey!
A dream fulfilled for the @BELRedLions 🏅#BELvNED #IndiaKaGame #HWCFinal2018 #DilHockey pic.twitter.com/Ck9QNy4SMY
— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) December 16, 2018
MATCH SCORE BEL 0-0 NED
SHOOTOUT SCORE BEL 3-2 NED
BELGIUM!! They are the world champions! Jeroen Hertzberger misses in sudden death, and on this rainy night, the unassuming Belgians have made the World Cup their own. Phew!
MATCH SCORE BEL 0-0 NED
SHOOTOUT SCORE BEL 3-2 NED
Goodness what drama! Belgium celebrated the victory once but the video referral came in the way. It was sudden death and Netherlands’ Jeroen Hertzberger misses his shot. Belgium, for the first time in their history, have won the men’s Hockey World Cup.
MATCH SCORE BEL 0-0 NED
SHOOTOUT SCORE BEL 3-2 NED
Hertzberger misses it! BELGIUM ARE WORLD CHAMPIONS!
MATCH SCORE BEL 0-0 NED
SHOOTOUT SCORE BEL 3-2 NED
Belgium score! Van Aubel gives them the lead. Dutch refer it, but the goal stands.
MATCH SCORE BEL 0-0 NED
SHOOTOUT SCORE BEL 3-2 NED
Belgium score! Van Aubel gives them the lead. Dutch refer it, but the goal stands.
MATCH SCORE BEL 0-0 NED
SHOOTOUT SCORE BEL 2-2 NED
BELGIUM SCORE! Wait a minute, the Dutch are using their referral. So no goal! The ball hit Sloover’s foot before he converted the chance.
Belgium, who were celebrating, are shocked.
MATCH SCORE BEL 0-0 NED
SHOOTOUT SCORE BEL 2-2 NED
MISS! Thijs van Dam is down
MATCH SCORE BEL 0-0 NED
SHOOTOUT SCORE BEL 2-2 NED
Victor Wegnez scores! It’s 2-2 and sudden death.
MATCH SCORE BEL 0-0 NED
SHOOTOUT SCORE BEL 1-2 NED
Van Ass misses it! Dutch fail to capitalise.
MATCH SCORE BEL 0-0 NED
SHOOTOUT SCORE BEL 1-2 NED
Florent van Aubel scores for Belgium!
MATCH SCORE BEL 0-0 NED
SHOOTOUT SCORE BEL 0-2 NED
Superb from Jonas de Geus! Delivers under pressure and the Dutch double their lead.
MATCH SCORE BEL 0-0 NED
SHOOTOUT SCORE BEL 0-1 NED
Yet another miss! Denayer for the Belgium!
MATCH SCORE BEL 0-0 NED
SHOOTOUT SCORE BEL 0-1 NED
The Dutch also miss their chance. Mirco fails to convert it.
MATCH SCORE BEL 0-0 NED
SHOOTOUT SCORE BEL 0-1 NED
Arthur van Doren misses! Superb from Pirmin Blaak who stops the hit twice.
MATCH SCORE BEL 0-0 NED
SHOOTOUT SCORE BEL 0-1 NED
The Dutch go first and Hertzberger makes no mistake.
BELGIUM 0-0 NETHERLANDS
Shootout time! Would you believe it! The World Cup final being decided on penalties. That’s rough on both teams who have given nothing away tonight. Netherlands did prevail in sudden death last night, and that gives them a genuine edge.
BELGIUM 0-0 NETHERLANDS
The fourth quarter comes to an end. No goals from both the team so the winner of the World Cup will be decided on shootout.
BELGIUM 0-0 NETHERLANDS
SHOT! But it’s wide. Good effort from Belgium’s Der Kerpel.
BELGIUM 0-0 NETHERLANDS
SAVE! Vanasch does well to stop the hit from a Dutch player. Four minutes left in the match. Will we see a goal? Or will the winner of the World Cup be decided in shootout?
BELGIUM 0-0 NETHERLANDS
Just about five minutes on the clock. One can sense the urgency for a goal now, but the defence of both teams has been excellent. Spare a thought for the midfielders, though, who have created a majority of chances. Riveting hockey, this.
BELGIUM 0-0 NETHERLANDS
The Dutch are dominating the final quarter. Belgians are doing good to check all attacks. Less than eight minutes left.
BELGIUM 0-0 NETHERLANDS
Last 15 minutes of this World Cup. Expect a change in gameplan. This has been a tense, slow burn. Plenty of moves but nothing on the scorecard. Meanwhile, the drizzle is steadily gaining momentum here.
BELGIUM 0-0 NETHERLANDS
And the final quarter of the men’s Hockey World Cup is underway.
BELGIUM 0-0 NETHERLANDS
And that’s the end of the third quarter!
BELGIUM 0-0 NETHERLANDS
Oh what a chance for the Dutch! Mirco Pruijser’s hit is inches wide from the goal.
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