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Red Panthers lose World Cup hockey semi-final against Netherlands after disallowed equalizer

The Red Panthers lost the semi-final of the World Cup hockey to the Netherlands after a controversial decision to disallow an equalizer and now compete for bronze.

27 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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The Red Panthers, Belgium's women's team, lost their semi-final at the World Cup hockey to the Netherlands with a score of 1-0. This occurred after a crucial equalizer by Belgium was disallowed for unclear reasons shortly before the end of the match.

The team felt wronged, with some players expressing that they felt 'robbed'. The match was intense, and the Red Panthers showed strong moments, but a goal from the Netherlands just before halftime gave them a setback.

In the final minutes of the match, the Belgian team seemed poised to equalize, however, this goal was disallowed, leading to significant frustration among the players and staff.

The coach and players clearly expressed their dissatisfaction with the referees' decision. The team must now shift its focus to the fight for the bronze medal, which is scheduled for Saturday.

Next Saturday at 4:00 PM, the Red Panthers will face Australia, a team that has already defeated them earlier in the tournament. The way they lost the semi-final will undoubtedly play a role in their preparation for this match.

The Red Panthers had previously delivered excellent performances in the tournament, but their journey to the finals ends here. Following the defeat, many emotions were visible among the players, who are disappointed with the outcome of the semi-final.

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