9.
21:54
Felice Albers launches the first dangerous attack by the Europeans, but gets stuck in the right circle.
8th.
21:53
The nations do not allow themselves a great sampling phase here. Both sides are always looking for a quick way into the offensive zone, with Argentina getting off to a slightly better start.
7.
21:53
However, the short-term deficit of the Dutch women has no consequences, since Jamilon Mülders’ team was well organized in defence.
5.
21:51
Green card for Laurien Leurink (Netherlands)
Laurien Leurink has to sit on the bench for two minutes after a hard challenge against Victoria Sauze.
4.
21:49
From the very first moment, the mood in the stands is great! Above all, the fans of the Albiceleste are stepping on the gas, but many spectators have also come from the Netherlands.
2.
21:48
Penalty corner missed by Agustina Gorzelany (Argentina) Immediately there is a fire in front of the Oranje box! Agustina Albertarrio takes the first penalty corner to Agustina Gorzelany, whose shot deflects and is cleared on the line by Marloes Keetels.
1.
21:45
The World Cup final in Terrassa, Spain has begun – gold and silver will be awarded between the slightly favored Dutch women and Argentina!
21:40
The opening ceremony is now in full swing and the World Cup trophy has been brought into the stadium. In a few moments, the two national anthems will sound before it finally starts!
21:22
Argentina has also survived the tournament so far without a single defeat. Nevertheless, Fernando Ferrara’s team had to tremble for the final ticket in the semifinals. In a true thriller against the German national team, the score was still 2-2 after 60 minutes. Finally, the decision was made in the penalty shootout, in which the South Americans had the better nerves.
21:13
The Dutch women’s field hockey marched through this year’s World Championship in perfect condition. Yesterday the team of Jamilon Mülders, former national coach of the German women’s national team, cleared the last hurdle before the final with a narrow 1-0 win against Australia. Frederique Matla scored the golden goal of the day in the 41st minute from a penalty corner.
21:07
Once again, the two most successful women’s hockey nations made it to the final. With eight titles, the Dutch women are record winners of the World Cup and also triumphed in the past editions in 2014 and 2018. After all, today’s opponents from Argentina have two successes from the years 2002 and 2010.
21:00
Have a wonderful good evening and welcome to the 2022 World Hockey Championship Finals! Argentina challenges the defending champions from the Netherlands. It starts in Terrassa at 21:30.