FIH Hockey Pro League action recap

Day One: 

Men - ENG v NED 2 - 2 (3-1)

England's men took on the Olympic champions in their opening match of block two of the FIH Hockey Pro League. England were looking hungry from the start and captain Zach Wallace stole the ball in midfield and execute an excellent run into the D finishing off with a goal. England doubled their lead in the 10th minute with a powerful penalty corner by Sam Hooper. 

The Dutch fought back to draw in the match in the 57th minute taking it to a shootout. England went into an early lead after Will Calnan scored his goal while James Mazarelo made an excellent save. Stu Rushmere and Zach Wallace scored their goals putting pressure on the Dutch for their four attempt but Mazarelo stood strong and secure the shootout victory for England. 

ENG v NED - 0-3

England women were taking on a full-strength Dutch side in their opener in China and welcomed Amy Thompson back from injury to make her England debut. The Dutch took an early lead with Yibbi Jansen penalty corner in the 3rd minute. 

They doubled thier lead in the 9th minute and then Jansen added to her total in the 28th with another penalty corner. The English side looked stronger in defence in the second half with a number of strong saves from Sabbie Heesh.