New Zealand vs Belgium Women 31st May

"1st game of the Rabobank Hockey Wormen's World Cup and its New Zealand taking on Belgium in the first 1st game of the Women's Pool A. It started off even at the start but New Zealand showed there experience against this unexperienced Belgium side and were awarded a Penalty Corner and with Anita Punt's shot met by Krystal Forgesson who was on hand to slot that in to the net. It was 2-0 shortly after for New Zealand and it was another combination of Punt and Forgesson again, putting Black Sticks in control of this game. Before the break New Zealand were awarded another Penalty Corner and Punt was on hand again to dragflick the ball into the net and at the break it was 3-0 New Zealand. 2nd Half saw the Black Sticks come out strong and saw them increase their lead to 4-0 when Whitlock tapped in the ball and it looked like all New Zealand again in this half. However the Red Panthers did not give up without a fight, and grabbed a goal back when Barbra Nelen met a deflected shot to make the score 4-1. Belgium grabbed a 2nd goal when Emilia Sinla tapped her shot into the net. It looked like a strong comeback for the Red Panthers and it was Stephanie de Groof to convert the Penalty Corner into the net and put her team in a good chance of grabbing a draw. However it was not meant to be the final score ended in New Zelands favour 4-3. Welcome to the FIH YouTube Channel where you can watch all the amazing skills, fearless keepers and incredible goals. Subscribe here - http://bit.ly/12FcKAW With master class videos and behind the scenes access you can get to know the star players from around the globe as they compete in the Hockey World League, World Cup and Champions Trophy. Visit FIH on: Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/fihockey Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/fih_hockey"