Netherlands showed a demonstration of strenghs

21th of August, Gant EHC, Men: Netherlands – France 8:1 (4:0)

21.08.2011 - In the second match of group B this Sunday, the joint favourite from Netherlands did not give the French a chance with an unflappable display of 8:1 (4:0). The team of coach Paul van Ass took the lead in the overall ranking against European champions England, who had previously prevailed 4:2 against Ireland.

In a one-sided from the start game, the Dutchmen played quick passing hockey demonstrations combined with good pressing. Taeke Taekema via penalty corner, Tim Jenniskens with a nice backhand shot, Roderick Weusthoff and Floris Evers struck a rebound to break forth a clear 4:0. Even after the halftime break the 2007 European champion was the dominant team and quickly scored beautifully goals from Evers and van der Horst.

After, Jean-Baptiste Pauchet France sank a cross from Fabien Magner in the clean slides for consolation goal. It was then reserved for the Dutch, to achieve the last two goals: First, converted Taekema another corner in the right angle, then Evers made his third goal with a fine individual performance for the 8:1 final score.

Goals:

1:0 Taeke Taekema (KE, 13.)

2:0 Tim Jennsikens (23.)

3:0 Roderick Weusthoff (28.)

4:0 Floris Evers (35.)

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5:0 Floris Evers (37.)

6:0 Robert van der Horst (50.)

6:1 Jean-Baptiste Pauchet (51.)

7:1 Taeke Taekema (KE, 60.)

8:1 Floris Evers (64.)

Penalty corners:

NED 5 (2 Tor) / FRA 0

Umpires:

Hamish Jamison / Franciso Vazquez Lopez