"To have a nation like that produce so many great hockey players is quite phenomenal," Reid said. "Each player has a different ability," Netherlands women's coach Alyson Annan said. Their aggressive style of play influenced the "total football" style the Dutch soccer team used to finish second at the 1974 men's World Cup. The small nation between Belgium and Germany has put up big field hockey results for nearly a century, and the sport holds a significant place in its culture. "There was orange everywhere," said Max Caldas, an assistant coach for that team who now is the men's head coach.

Source: New Zealand Herald July 11, 2016 16:18 UTC