In the Hockey World Cup 2023, the New Zealand hockey team came out to play against the Netherlands on Monday. In this match, New Zealand did something that no one has ever seen before.
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Everyday fans are getting to see exciting matches in the Hockey World Cup 2023. Four matches were played on Monday in which the fans got to see tremendous action. meanwhile New Zealand and the Netherlands In the match being played between, something happened that no one has ever seen before. In the very first quarter of the match, New Zealand removed its goalkeeper. His move reminded the fans of Martin Crowe, the former captain of the New Zealand cricket team, who had taken such a step which surprised everyone.
In 1992, Kiwi captain Martin did something that no one had ever seen before on the cricket field. Martin’s bet paid off. However, his bet cost the New Zealand hockey team dearly and they had to face a humiliating defeat by 0-4 in the match.
New Zealand surprised in the first quarter
New Zealand and Netherlands teams were face to face in the Pool C match on Monday. Netherlands captain Thierry Brinkman scored a goal in the third minute of the match. The New Zealand team was under pressure but despite this they took a big and surprising step. He removed his goalkeeper and put an extra player on the field. It has never been seen before that a team removes its goalkeeper in the first quarter. However, this step cost him a lot. Within two minutes, the Netherlands’ lead became 2-0 as soon as the goalkeeper was removed and eventually they lost the match 0-4.
Kiwi captain Martin was surprised
New Zealand’s move reminded the fans of Kiwi team’s cricket captain Martin. In the 1992 World Cup, the New Zealand team faced Australia. Batting first, New Zealand scored 248 runs losing six wickets. Australia’s batting begins. Martin handed over the new ball to off-spinner Deepak Patel. Everyone was surprised to see this. It has never been seen before that a team starts the innings with a spinner. Deepak got the crucial wicket of Australian captain Allan Border who made only three. In the spell of 10 overs, he took one wicket for 36 runs. New Zealand managed to win this match by 37 runs.
