Netherlands: The day when the patience of Olivier Hortensius was rewarded

His patience was tested immensely. How long he had to wait for his very first international match. But on Saturday, in Wagener Stadium against Argentina (1-1), the time had finally come for Olivier Hortensius. Rotterdam’s striker made his debut in the Dutch national team, thus putting a curl through a long-cherished wish. ‘I hope I […]
Netherlands: Summaries: full score Orange Ladies, bonus point Orange Men

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In this Pro League weekend, the selection of the Orange Ladies goes through quite a shake-up. Freeke Moes and Eline Jansen will join the Dutch team for the two matches against China. The recovery from their injuries went so well that they can play on Saturday and Sunday. That means that talents Maud van den […]
Netherlands: Underdog Brink goes for more: ‘I want to be first goalie’

‘My goal is clear: I eventually want to become the first goalkeeper of Orange. I don’t hide that ambition,’ said goalkeeper Hidde Brink convincingly after his debut for the Dutch national team Thursday against Ireland (6-2 win). With Pinoké he has impressed for years, but in the Dutch national team he is ahead of Maurits […]
Netherlands: Yibbi Jansen thunders on: ‘Want to get everything out of my corner’

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It was another Pro League night to savour. At Wagener Stadium on Thursday night, the Dutch first defeated Spain(the ladies won 11-2) and then the men beat Ireland by resounding numbers. Watch the summaries of the two games here. Enjoy watching! Orange Ladies – Spain Orange Men – Ireland by Hockey.nl
Netherlands: Joep Troost’s Wagener debut: ‘Got twelve tickets arranged’

All the clichés were true for three-time international Joep Troost on Wednesday. The Pro League game with Ireland (2-0) was his first Dutch appearance in eighteen months and his very first in front of his own public. It was an evening that was almost perfect. With a lot of family in the stands. Goosebumps at […]
Netherlands: Summaries: Orange teams too strong for Spain and Ireland

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The head is completely off in the delightful Pro League nine days. After the resounding first weekend, we look forward to the duels to come. We start Wednesday and Thursday with two doubles matches. All duels can be seen via the NOS channels. For the ins and outs you can of course visit field hockey.nl […]
Netherlands: Breda through eye of needle: ‘Feels better than championship’

All season, Breda was struggling against relegation. The team narrowly missed the play-outs. The women from Brabant crawled through the eye of the needle again. After two 0-0 games, a blood-curdling shoot-out series had to decide. The 20-year-old Flemish goalkeeper Yanouck Broeckx claimed a leading role by stopping no less than five shoot-outs. As if […]