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FIH Hockey Pro League: Defending champions the Netherlands added another victory to their haul while Australia dominated the United States in the Women's FIH Hockey Pro League action at the Kalinga Stadium here on Tuesday.

The Dutch women were pushed all the way by an ever-improving Chinese side, however, to pull off their 3-1 victory. In the second match of the day, Australia dominated the USA, outgunning the Americans 3-0 for a return to winning ways.

The Netherlands struggled in the first half but found their rhythm to beat an excellent Chinese side. Both teams had scoring chances throughout but China were left to rue missed opportunities after executing their plans brilliantly in the first half to penetrate the Dutch centre channel repeatedly, only to have their finishing let them down.