Photo: Kim Lammers, scorer of two Dutch goals against India (Library image). There were no surprises in Pool A of the Women's World Cup in Rosario yesterday, with the results going with the world rankings.
The big winner was The Netherlands, who decisively routed outsiders India 7-1, with Maatje Pauman accounting for three of the Dutch goals, two from corners and one from the penalty spot. Other scorers were Marilyn Agliotti, Ellen Hoog and Kim Lammers (2). India's lone goal was from Rani Rampal.
Germany had dealt with New Zeland within the first seventeen minutes, after which the match remained scoreless. Celine Wilde opened the German account in the 15th minute, with Tina Bachman finding the net from a penalty corner two minutes later. Final score: 2-0 to Germany.
Australia lead all the way in their match against Japan after they had taken a 14th minute lead from a Kobie McGurk penalty corner. With less than ten minutes play left, captain Madonna Blythe made it two, with Japan's Kaori Chiba making scoring a consolation goal two minutes later.
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England play their second match this afternoon (Tuesday) when they meet China.
