A surprise defeat for Oranje Leeuwinnen in Cork

 Oranje Leeuwinnen's unexpected 2-3 defeat in rainy Cork was a blow to them. This result is reminiscent of a situation in which a cyclist makes a mistake on the last stage of the Tour de France, losing the top place on the podium. The Dutch did not manage to qualify directly for the World Championships, which the French national team took advantage of. Now Oranje Leeuwinnen must look for a chance in the play-offs to play at the world championship. Coach Arjan Veurink admitted that although there was no shortage of emotions, it did not bring the expected effect. 'I understood that it was emotional, but that doesn't give us anything. We have to come to terms with it,' commented Veurink.