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Netherlands reaches eighth consecutive Women's Hockey World Cup final
The Netherlands advanced to the Women's Hockey World Cup final with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over co-hosts Belgium in a controversial semi-final. The Dutch have now qualified for eight consecutive finals in the tournament.
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AMSTELVEEN — The Netherlands secured passage to the Women's Hockey World Cup final after a narrow victory over Belgium in Thursday's semi-final clash, maintaining their remarkable run of consecutive appearances in the championship match.
The Dutch edged their neighbours 1-0 in a tightly contested encounter that was marked by several contentious moments on the field. The result extends the Netherlands' record of reaching eight successive finals, underscoring their dominance in women's international hockey.
The semi-final between the two European powerhouses was played at a high intensity, with both teams defending resolutely. Belgium, competing as co-hosts of the tournament, came close to upsetting the Dutch but ultimately fell short in their bid to reach the final.
The Netherlands will now await their opponent in the championship match, having secured their place among the tournament's elite. The victory caps another successful campaign for the Dutch side, who continue to be among the sport's leading nations.