Namibia’s women’s team thumped New Zealand 7-0 at the Indoor Hockey World Cup in Porec on Wednesday to clinch a place in the quarterfinals of the World Cup for the first time.
After a hard-fought opening quarter of few chances, Namibia stepped up the pressure in the second quarter and finally opened their account with two goals just before half time. Danja Meyer scored from a short corner while Jahntwa Kruger made it 2-0 with a field goal on 19 minutes.
Namibia continued to attack after the break and took a firm grip of the match when Azaylee Philander scored from a short corner and Jivanka Kruger a field goal in quick succession to go 4-0 ahead by the third quarter.
New Zealand replaced their goalie with an outfield player in the final quarter but it didn’t make much difference as Namibia exploited their defensive gaps. Another goal by Jivanka Kruger and two more by Tamara Myburgh completed a resounding victory.
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