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Hockey World Cup: Netherlands and Argentina, the top two ranked teams in the world, enter the final #IndiaNEWS
After two weeks of intense competition at the FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup, the best two teams in the world rankings have made it to the final.The Netherlands, who are co-hosting the event along with Spain, overcame a strong and impressive challenge from Australia, while Argentina and Germany couldn’t be separated in one of the most entertaining matches of recent times. It took the cruel ending in the shootout to send Las Leonas to a date with Oranje at the Estadio Olimpic de Terrassa on Sunday 17 July. Netherlands are seeking an impressive ninth title, while two-time champions Argentina will look to win the trophy for the first time since 2010. If the two semifinals were anything to go by, the final should be an amazing showcase for the sport. Australia and Germany, who both deserve plaudits for their performances in the semi-finals, will be battling for a bronze medal.It was all even at the end of the first 15 minutes of the first semifinal between World No 1 Netherlands and World No 3 Australia, although much of the action had taken place at the Australia defensive end of the pitch. In the second quarter, the Australia defence, particularly Stephanie Kershaw and Karri Somerville,...Read more

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