Hockey World Cup 2018, Netherlands vs Malaysia: 5 Talking Points

Netherlands started the campaign with a commanding win over Malaysia
Netherlands started the campaign with a commanding win over Malaysia

#3 Jeroen Hertzberger scores a hattrick

Hertzberger was adjudged as the Man Of The Match (Image Courtesy: Hockey India)
Hertzberger was adjudged as the Man Of The Match (Image Courtesy: Hockey India)

The star of the match is undoubtedly the man who began it all - Jeroen Hertzberger. Having opened the score for Netherlands in the 11th minute with his smashing field goal, it was Jeroen Hertzberger who gave his team the much-needed boost.

However, the Dutch player didn't really stop there. He not only scored goals, but also lead the attack, refusing to allow the Malaysians to strike even and played like a true sportsman, assisting his teammates whenever and wherever needed.

He even acted like a true warrior, when he avoided Malaysian strikers a chance to breach the Dutch frontline and penetrate deeper into the Dutch striking circle for a goal that could upset the equations.

Before halftime resounded, he scored another goal in the 29th minute, doubling his own celebrations and taking Netherlands's score to 3-0.

In the end, he completed a hattrick, as he hit the final nail in the Malaysian coffin by scoring the penultimate goal in the dying seconds of the match.

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