Amstelveen, June 15 -- The Chinese women's national field hockey team kicked off its Netherlands leg of the 2025 FIH Pro League campaign with a 3-1 loss to powerhouse
Netherlands at the Wagener Hockey Stadium here.
China held strong in the opening quarter, fending off an early Dutch offensive just 90 seconds
into the game on Saturday.
The home side earned a penalty corner but failed to convert. The Dutch broke the deadlock late in the second quarter, scoring in the 13th minute through a well-executed combination inside the shooting circle.
In the third quarter, the Netherlands quickly extended their lead in the fourth minute, followed by another goal off a penalty corner which made it 3-0.
China responded in the final quarter. In ...