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Hockey World Cup: Ireland well beaten by Dutch in Amsterdam opener
Ireland opened their World Cup campaign with a 5-1 defeat by defending champions Netherlands in Amsterdam. Frederique Matla (2), Yibbi Jansen, Sabine Plonissen and Maria Verschoor were all on target for the hosts. Roisin Upton scored Ireland's goal which briefly gave them hope of securing a result at 2-1 down.