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LAHORE, June 27: Pakistan suffered their third consecutive defeat in the Champions Trophy hockey tournament in Breda when host Holland outplayed them 4-0 in according to information received here on Wednesday.
Netherlands, which proved a strong team as they thrashed Belgium 6-1, showed no mercy for Pakistan and completely dominated the game.
It may be mentioned here that Pakistan had lost to India (0-4), Australia (1-2) earlier in the tournament.
Netherlands dominated the play for large periods, repeatedly entering the opponent’s territory through fast and well coordinated moves.
They had a number of open play opportunities plus four penalty corners, scoring two goals in each half. Pakistan had a few circle penetrations but hardly ever threatened the Dutch.
At times, especially in the second half, they appeared completely clueless.
For the Dutch, the scorers were Robbert Kemperman (14 minute), Valentin Verga (29 minute), Thijs van Dam (47 minute) and Mirco Pruijser (50 minute).
In the only other match of the day, Olympic champions Argentina drew with Belgium 1-1.
Published in Dawn, June 28th, 2018
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Jun 28, 2018 12:42pm
Margin of defeats is painful as I think the structure has vastly improved over the last few months.
Pakistan is often caught out with lapse of concentration in defense which you would expect top teams to exploit. Goal keeper has played exceptionally at times but there is not much he can do if the opponent is left unmarked.
The goal conversion is poor as the forward line panics inside the circle and try to rush rather using the controlled approach to score goals. Short corners are poorly executed so no surprise that Pakistan manage to score only 1 goal in 3 games so far.
Playing a tournament with top sides being ranked 13, you should not expect much except a surprise draw or a narrow win
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Jun 28, 2018 12:44pm
We have to professionalize hockey with a privately owned league like cricket. I have been reading about such plans for the past few years but until now nothing has materialized.
We need to support our team as they are playing against top teams in the world and will only improve by taking part in international tournament and with coach Roelant Oltmans.
Hope there is some tv coverage in Pakistan.
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Jun 28, 2018 01:16pm
Very sad affairs for Pakistan Hockey, one time world champion.
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Jun 28, 2018 02:54pm
4 - 0 is still commendable. I was thinking may be they will lose at least by a margin of 6 goals.
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Jun 28, 2018 03:07pm
Proud of Pakistan's hockey legacy.
Still well respected and not forgotten around the world.
We should support hockey financially in Pakistan and help revive the sport.
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Jun 28, 2018 03:13pm
What a contrast in reporting for the two matches 4-Nil vs India and 4-Nil vs Holland.
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Jun 28, 2018 03:42pm
very bad performances in the tournament
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Jun 28, 2018 04:28pm
Same result, different Team this time
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Jun 28, 2018 05:17pm
First five minutes were fought well.
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Jun 28, 2018 05:29pm
Under the prevailing environment and circumstances, it's very hard if not impossible for the green-shirts to beat masters of the astro-turf field hockey global giants like Holland, Germany, Australia etc. Therefore, the best strategy for green-shirts will be to revert to the traditional and historic natural green-grass field hockey grounds and format. Furthermore, they must regroup themselves with at least half a dozen countries including if possible, either the U.S., China and Russia, and start their own World Field Hockey Federation, whose mission should be to revert to the historic roots of field hockey by resurrecting original and real natural turf field hockey grounds, arenas and teams, all over the world.
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Jun 28, 2018 06:22pm
We still love u green shirts and fully aware of the reason of ur defeats. Simply lack of interest of government and sponsors in national game, unlike cricket. No awareness of national game to young blood and pathetic facilities of funds and at grass root levels.
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Jun 28, 2018 06:26pm
Why Govt is not giving attractive benefits to attract hockey youngsters?
Why ca'nt PCB can financially aid the PHF for incentives, tournments and foreign tours of the national hockey players?
The 40 MRs is spent on publicity, if half of it was spent on hockey we will again have seen Junior Sami Ullah, Hassan Sardar, Sherwani & Tanveer Dar.
Awake Govt or still time has not ripe?
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Jun 28, 2018 06:28pm
@all faith equal it is obvious very bad performance. But suggest some thing for betterment
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Jun 28, 2018 07:15pm
Even lost to another weak team? What's happening?
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Jun 28, 2018 09:25pm
All defeats at the same rate is very unusual.
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Jun 28, 2018 09:49pm
@Aslam Qadri that's predictable
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Jun 28, 2018 10:08pm
Pakistan lost 0-4 to India (a weak team) and 0-4 to Netherland (a strong team).
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Jun 28, 2018 10:27pm
Pakistan needs hockey league of its own to support team performance.
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Jun 28, 2018 11:04pm
Congratulations, Netherlands hockey team !
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Jun 29, 2018 01:13am
inshallah, pakistan will win the tournament
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Jun 29, 2018 03:07am
Pakistan won the next game against Argentine 4-1. I hope they keep going in the next two games. They seem to be much improved.
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Jun 29, 2018 06:57am
Arch rivals no more.
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Jun 29, 2018 12:03pm
To get back past glory, we must start Pakistan Hockey Super league on the pattern of PSL. Media can play important role in making it a success, ultimately producing good hockey players in Pakistan.With the new playing rules hockey is becoming as interesting as football hence PHS will soon be popular.
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