But the world No 2 Dutch had to fight back after conceding a 2-0 lead to the Black Sticks. The Netherlands completed a 3-0 clean sweep over New Zealand with a 4-2 win in the final international in Groningen today. Goals from Nick Wilson and Stephen Jenness gave eighth-ranked New Zealand a big chance to finish the series on a high note. "We knew a team as good as the Netherlands were always going to come back, and they certainly did. However the Dutch came roaring out in the second spell to bag four unanswered goals, two in the third quarter to level the game up, and two more in the final quarter to seal the victory.

Source: New Zealand Herald June 25, 2016 01:41 UTC