The Netherlands won the Champions Trophy in Terrassa today with a 2-1 victory over Germany. In what had been a very free scoring competition, the Dutch performance was more workmanlike than exciting, and right up until the last seconds it was anyone's match. The scoring was opened for the Dutch by Taeke Taekema in the 20th minute with a flick from a penalty corner award. Just before the break Teun De Nooijer scored a second after a super solo run, but the second half saw the Dutch sometimes looking very much on the back foot, with Timo Wess scoring for the German shortly after the re-start. The Dutch grimly held on and at times looked threatening - Germany's Phillip Zeller was sin-binned for bringing down Karel Klaver after a penetrating run down the centre - but there was no repeat of yesterday's last gasp goal by the Germans in their match against Australia. During the match Dutch defender Brouwer was pole-axed when he was struck in the face by a rising reverse stick shot at goal. It is believed he may have broken a cheek bone. The bronze medal in the competition was taken by Spain who beat Australia on penalty strokes. The 5th/6th match was won by Pakistan, who beat Argentina 3-1.
We now have the result of the final of the girl's European Junior Nations Championship from yesterday. It was won by Germany 1-0, giving England the silver medal. The bronze was won by Italy.
