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Rotterdam Icon Hertzberger Loses in Debut as Head Coach Against Bloemendaal
In the opening match of the new Staatsloterij Hoofdklasse hockey season, Bloemendaal defeated reigning champions Rotterdam 3-1 on Sunday. This result marked a disappointing debut for Jeroen Hertzberger, who became Rotterdam's new head coach after playing his entire career at the club. Bloemendaal, led by coach Michel van den Heuvel in his third year, secured the win with goals from Floris Wortelboer and Pere Amat following an early deficit. The victory serves as encouragement for Bloemendaal, who are not qualified for the European Hockey League this season. Meanwhile, Den Bosch and Kampong drew 0-0 in another top fixture, with Kampong aiming to improve under new 67-year-old trainer Alex Verga despite losing key players this summer.
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