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#2 Pirmin Blaak
Netherlands have won by a comfortable margin against Pakistan to make their way into the crossovers. But it wouldn’t be so easy to see had Pirmin Blaak was not there in the goal.
The veteran goalkeeper is one among the few who are shining in this edition of the World Cup.
Though Netherlands endured a dismal day against Germany in their last match, but rarely Blaak was off-colour as he made some good block to save his team from being mauled.
Blaak maintained his rhythm against Pakistan too as he made back to back saves when Pakistan got three straight penalty corners in the 10th minute. His brilliance in using left hand and his foot during penalty corner was enthralling to see.
He dived, used both his foots and hands and even stick to keep the scoreline unaffected during penalty corners.
At least four have attempt have been saved by him. He was the main reason why Pakistan never looked dangerous in the opposition circle.
