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Dutch men recover two goals to beat Spain in Pro League return
Belgium’s women also beat Spain while the Dutch women shut out China.
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The Dutch men recovered from a two-goal deficit to defeat Spain 4–3 as the Pro League’s February programme began in Valencia. The Spanish hosts opened their season strongly but could not protect the advantage against the returning title-winning opposition.
Belgium’s women defeated Spain 5–3 in the other Valencia match, maintaining a perfect start to their campaign. Their result came through a decisive late separation after the Spanish side had remained competitive during the fixture on home territory.
In Yunfu, the Netherlands women beat China 3–0 with a controlled performance. Frederique Matla and Yibbi Jansen contributed to the result, while missed opportunities limited the Chinese response. The three matches combined a significant comeback with two further regulation victories across the separate venues.
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