The Netherlands men's hockey team won gold at the Paris Olympics, defeating Germany 3-1 in a shootout after a 1-1 draw in regulation. The match ended in controversy when Dutch player Duco Telgenkamp celebrated by making a 'shushing' gesture in front of German goalkeeper Jean-Paul Danneberg, sparking a scuffle between players from both teams. Telgenkamp later apologized for his actions, which were a response to pre-match comments from Danneberg suggesting Dutch players were afraid. The game was marked by strong defensive play and was interrupted briefly by a sprinkler malfunction during the third quarter. This victory gives the Dutch their first men's hockey gold medal since 2000 and their third overall. German player Christopher Ruhr expressed disappointment, claiming they deserved to win and labeling the Dutch 'lucky'.