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Field hockey: Top-ranked Dutch men start with win over South Africa

Jip Janssen of Holland during the Olympic Games match between Holland v South Africa at the Stade Olympique Yves du Manoir on July 27

By NBC Olympics

Published July 27, 2024 10:23 AM

Photo by Eric Verhoeven/Soccrates/Getty Images

A dynamic Netherlands offense racked up a four-goal lead against South Africa before the end of the half but had to settle for a 5-3 win in their men’s hockey Group A opener July 27.

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