Netherlands create history with Chile thrashing

Sports Tak Staff January 19, 2023

The Netherlands thrashed Chile 14-0 in their final Pool C match of the Hockey World Cup in Bhubaneswar on Thursday.

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In doing so, the group toppers became the first team to qualify for the Quarterfinals of the competition.

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They also broke a 13-year-long record for the biggest win in hockey World Cup history.

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The record was previously held by Australia, who hammered South Africa 12-0 in the 2010 edition.

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The match began early for the Dutch with Janssen converting a penalty corner (PC) in the seventh minute itself.

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In the second quarter, the Dutchmen upped the ante with four goals in eight minutes.

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Chile, playing in their first World Cup, conceded a massive six goals in the third quarter and another three in the fourth.

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Meanwhile, in the other Pool C game, Malaysia stunned New Zealand with a 3-2 victory.

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