The hockey players of Amsterdam have just become national champions by beating SCHC (Stichtse) in Bilthoven. The second game in the final ended in 2-2. The first final too, so shoot-outs made the decision. They were better shot by the team from Amsterdam (4-1) and the title was won. As a result, the 21st championship was dragged in.
Hockey players from Amsterdam take the national title – NH Sport / Stephan Brandhorst
The hockey players of Amsterdam started dramatically in the decisive final against SCHC (Stichtse). The team from Utrecht came 1-0 in the first minute via Laurien Leurink. She shot the ball behind Anne Veenendaal.
The Amsterdam goalkeeper made a mistake, but she then reversed Trijntje Beljaars’ effort. Out of nowhere, Amsterdam came back to the same level in the first quarter. Fay van der Elst hit the mark with a shot from the turn: 1-1.
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Fiona Morgenstern celebrates after winning the championship – NH Sport / Stephan Brandhorst
In the third period of the game, Amsterdam had an imposed chance to take the lead. After a penalty corner by Sabine Plönissen, the ball landed on Renée van Laarhoven’s foot. The visitors received a penalty ball, but Van der Elst aimed her shot at the post.
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Coach Robert Tigges says goodbye after fourteen years with the title – NH Sport / Stephan Brandhorst
Three times it turned out to be a charm for Amsterdam. Stella van Gils hit the penalty corner through a number of players: 2-1. For a long time that seemed to be the final score. That changed after Pien Dicke tapped 2-2 into the goal. After four quarters it was still 2-2, so shoot-outs were the deciding factor. Maria Verschoor shot the decisive hit (4-1) and Amsterdam became champion.
Felice Albers finds the feeling of the championship indescribable – NH Sport / Stephan Brandhorst
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