An inspired India registered their first win over the Netherlands in 18 years when they stunned the World Cup and Olympic silver medallists 3-2 in a high-voltage encounter to finish third in Pool B at the Champions Trophy hockey tournament.

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An inspired India registered their first win over the Netherlands in 18 years when they stunned the World Cup and Olympic silver medallists 3-2 in a high-voltage encounter to finish third in Pool B at the Champions Trophy hockey tournament. (All AFP, AP and NDTV images)

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The win not only broke India's two match losing streak, but also helped the Sardar Singh and Co. break their 18-year jinx against the mighty Dutch. India last defeated the Netherlands way back in 1996 in an Olympic qualifying tournament in Barcelona. It was also India's first win over the Netherlands in the Champions Trophy after 1986.

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Courtesy Tuesday's result, India finished third in Pool B and will take on Belgium in the quarterfinals on Thursday.

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Despite the loss, the Netherlands topped the pool and will take on Pakistan in the last-eight round.

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Jeremy Hayward's twin strike helped world champions Australia register their first win in the tournament when they beat Asian Games silver medallists Pakistan 3-0 in their final Pool A match.

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Argentina condemned Olympic gold-medallists Germany to their second loss in three games with an emphatic 3-0 victory.

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England came from a goal down to draw 1-1 against Belgium and top Pool A.

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Hockey Champions Trophy: India Stun Netherlands, Face Belgium in Quarters

An inspired India registered their first win over the Netherlands in 18 years when they stunned the World Cup and Olympic silver medallists 3-2 in a high-voltage encounter to finish third in Pool B at the Champions Trophy hockey tournament.