Netherlands hammer Canada 5-0, Belgium show Pakistan the way out with a 5-0 victory

It’s India vs Dutch in quarters, Pakistan out

Indervir Grewal in Bhubaneswar


The Belgian players celebrate after scoring a goal against Pakistan in their cross-over match in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday. AFP

THE Netherlands gave India a reminder of their scoring prowess with a 5-0 thumping of Canada before their coach and captain hinted that the world No. 4 would not let the hosts feel at home in the quarterfinals. The Dutch took their time to get going against world No. 11 Canada. It was expected in a knockout match. But the 16th-minute goal by Lars Balk freed them up. Robbert Kemperman’s strike four minutes later only made them more audacious in their attacks. The Dutch were free-flowing — they had 38 circle entries and 20 shots. They weren’t bad in defence either, letting Canada into their circle just six times.