The Hockeyroos have been beaten by the Netherlands in their second match of the FIH Hockey World Cup, going down 4-2 despite an battling performance against the reigning champions.
Australia are nevertheless well placed to qualify for the second round with the group's other result going their way.
The Aussies took Monday's (Tuesday AEST) game to their hosts from the opening whistle in the Amsterdam suburb of Amstelveen, producing a strong first quarter and putting the world No.1 team under sustained pressure.
