In the run-up to the BDO Men's Hockey World Cup, four of the world's top nations are competing in a tournament in Hamburg this weekend. At the end of the second day of play the Netherlands are in the lead on maximum points. The Dutch met Pakistan ealier today, with another high scoring result but one which was more flattering to Pakistan than when they met in the Champions Trophy. The Dutch, who had beaten Spain 3-1 on Friday, came out 6-4 winners. Surprisingly it is the host nation who have not had the run of the ball and are currently propping up the table on zero points. They suffered a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Pakistan yesterday, and went down 5-2 to Spain this afternoon. The concluding matches are between Pakistand and Spain and the Netherlands and Germany tomorrow (Sunday)
