Monchengladbach: Korea pulled off a dramatic 3-2 win against favourites the Netherlands in a pool B game of the hockey World Cup at the Warsteiner Hockeypark stadium on Wednesday.
In a match that was played at an unbelievable pace, the super-fast Koreans led 2-0 on goals by Hyo Sik You (12th, 15th) at the break before the Dutch caught up in the second-half as Ronald Brouwer (48th) and Taeke Taekema (53rd) found the boards.
However, the Koreans struck the third goal in the 64th minute through Nam Yong Lee to seal maximum points issue in the floodlit encounter.
Koreans maintained a scorching pace giving the Dutch no time to respite. The Dutch, taken aback by the Korean aggression, were on the ropes.
Only after the breather did the Dutch, winners of three titles this year, including the Champions Trophy, kick-started their challenge matching the Koreans in pace and exchanges.
But the Koreans, who were kept afloat by some quality goalkeeping by Dong Sik Ko, struck the vital blow towards the close to avenge their bronze medal playoff defeat four years ago.
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