Dar Hockey Academy Beaten By Klein Zwitserland In Holland

Klein Zwitserland, having the distinction of holding the record of winning the Dutch league for eight consecutive seasons besides winning the European Club championships a couple of times

LAHORE, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 23rd Aug, 2017 ) : Klein Zwitserland, having the distinction of holding the record of winning the Dutch league for eight consecutive seasons besides winning the European Club championships a couple of times, scored a 2-0 victory against U19 Dar Hockey academy which is currently on a tour of Holland.

The much experienced star studded home side found a tough opposition in youthful Dar academy at The Hague ground, said the information made available to APP here on Wednesday. Club's legend Ties Kruise, who played in a record six World Cups, is presently the chairman of HC Klein Zwitserland.

The match was also witnessed by the Pakistani ambassador in the Netherlands, Ms Iffat Gardezi. For the match against the Dar HA boys, the hosts fielded their first men's team including the Dutch national goal keeper Laurens Buure.

The side also included five players who have played for the Dutch national age group teams plus an Argentine who appeared for his country at the Junior World Cup last year. But the youngsters did not appear awed by the opponents.

In the well contested first half, both the sides had their chances including penalty corners. A long Klein Zwitserland from outside the Dar HA 23 metre surprisingly went unchecked to unmarked Bus Leinweber who made it 1-0.

Second half was a bit more action packed. Both the net minders were called into action quite a few times. The only goal of this period came via KZ's 4th penalty corner of the day. Pieter Swart's forceful angular flat hit struck the right corner of the board off diving goal keeper Awais's stick. A good game where the vast experience of the Klein Zwitserland was the decisive factor.