Hockey: Rogier Hofman's last moments goal earns 3-2 victory for the Netherlands over Germany

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (Dec. 05) – Tied at 2-2 at the half time the Netherlands emerge as the victorious in the end against Olympic and European Champions Germany in the third match day 2 here at Auckland’s North Harbor hockey stadium.

Rogier Hofman's last moments goal earns 3-2 victory for the Netherlands over Germany

The Dutch number 28 Billy Bakker scored first goal in the 12th minute of the match on a great pass from Teun de Nooijer. But the Netherlands couldn’t succeed to enjoy the lead for more than few minutes when number 28, this time for Germans, Tobias Matania scored the equalizer with a powerful strike by the reverse stick.

It was Christoph Menke who didn’t miss the opportunity, created by the class of Thilo Stralkowski, to give their side a 2-1 lead which couldn’t last long, as well ..........

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Hockey: Rogier Hofman's last moments goal earns 3-2 victory for the Netherlands over Germany

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (Dec. 05) – Tied at 2-2 at the half time the Netherlands emerge as the victorious in the end against Olympic and European Champions Germany in the third match day 2 here at Auckland’s North Harbor hockey stadium.

The Dutch number 28 Billy Bakker scored first goal in the 12th minute of the match on a great pass from Teun de Nooijer. But the Netherlands couldn’t succeed to enjoy the lead for more than few minutes when number 28, this time for Germans, Tobias Matania scored the equalizer with a powerful strike by the reverse stick.

It was Christoph Menke who didn’t miss the opportunity, created by the class of Thilo Stralkowski, to give their side a 2-1 lead which couldn’t last long, as well ..........

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Australia and Netherlands leading the respective pools in Champions Trophy Hockey Tournament

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (Dec. 03) – In the 8-nation coveted tournament, which got underway here today at North Harbor hockey stadium, total of four matches were scheduled and played on very first day of the tournament.

Today’s (Saturday, Dec. 03) matches’ results are given below:

• Match No. 1

Netherlands v S Korea (Pool B) – Netherlands won by 2-0

• Match No. 2

Germany v New Zealand (Pool B) – Germany won by 2-1

• Match No. 3

Australia v Spain (Pool A) – Australia won by 3-2

• Match No. 4

Great Britain v Pakistan (Pool A) – Britain won by 2-1

After the first day’s matches defending champions Australia is leading the Pool A; while Netherlands is on top in the Pool B. See the latest Points Table and pool standings HERE.

2 Somali Pirates Killed While 16 Captured by Dutch Marine: Dutch Defence Ministry

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — According to sources from Dutch defence ministry; in an operation against Somali pirate off the coast of Somalia on Sunday, their marines have killed 2 pirates while 16 others were detained. An Iranian fishing boat was set free in this operation.

In an official statement released on Monday, Defence Ministry spokesperson Marloes Visser, told that the operation was spontaneous when pirates started firing on two inflatable speed boats, sent to inspect the apprehensive fishing vessel. 

In response to firing from pirates Dutch marines responded equally which killed two of the pirates while 10 were captured trying to escape on speed boat and 6 were detained from the hijacked Iranian boat, she further told.