On the Waterpolo Cup in Rotterdam, the Netherlands misplaced 11-12 to world champion Spain on the primary day of the occasion. The Netherlands and Spain have already met a number of occasions up to now 12 months. For instance, the ultimate of the European Championship in Eindhoven was fought between the 2 nations, after which the Netherlands might name itself European champion. It promised to be a spectacle within the virtually sold-out swimming centre in Rotterdam.
The Netherlands began the primary interval strongly and even took a 4-0 lead. Spain needed to get into the sport, however within the final two minutes of the primary interval additionally they scored quite a lot of targets, which introduced the ultimate rating of the primary interval to 4-2.
This robust play continued within the second interval, which resulted in a 7-4 (3-2) benefit for the Netherlands. Sabrina van der Sloot specifically was on a roll and made positive that a minimum of three balls ended up within the purpose of the Spanish. The person-mores have been additionally performed properly by the Netherlands. A robust begin to the match for the Dutch!
In the course of the third, the Dutch sport began to weaken. Spain scored a minimum of 5 targets and briefly tied the rating (9-9). Happily for the Netherlands, Sabrina van der Sloot scored a really highly effective purpose from her personal half within the remaining section of the interval, which gave the Netherlands a 10-9 lead into the ultimate interval.
The final interval was dominated by Spain. The Spanish shortly took an 11-10 lead. Lieke Rogge saved hope alive by scoring the equalizer, however Spain additionally got here again properly and shortly scored the profitable purpose. The Spanish didn’t quit this lead. Spain placed on good strain, which meant that the ball didn’t attain the Spanish purpose and Spain emerged because the winner with 11-12. In simply over three weeks, the Netherlands may have the possibility to take revenge in opposition to the Spanish in Paris.
Traits
Interval rating: 4-2, 3-2, 3-5, 1-3
Targets Netherlands: Sabrina van der Sloot 4, Lola Moolhuijzen 2, Bente Rogge 2, Lieke Rogge 2, Kitty Lynn Joustra
