Santiago: The Netherlands once again confirmed why they are the tournament’s leading contenders: they closed the pool phase with a commanding 13–0 win over Malaysia, reaching 31 goals scored without conceding and showing a level of tactical authority unmatched in Santiago.
Iris de Kemp’s hat-trick and an offensive production with no comparison on Chilean turf underlined their dominance. Germany were the other major force of the day, securing the top spot in their pool with a solid 8–0 win over Namibia, driven by four goals from Lynn Krings in a performance that reinforced their strength heading into the quarter-finals.
The fifth day in the Chilean capital also delivered decisive results for the final pool standings: Japan beat Chile 3–1 to confirm their qualification, Korea produced a memorable comeback to defeat New Zealand 3–2, and India imposed a clear 4–0 win over Ireland to advance with authority.
The United States completed the list of standout winners with a 3–1 victory over Uruguay, securing first place in their group.
A day that clarified the landscape and left the main contenders well positioned ahead of the decisive knockout stage.
