The third-ranked Hockeyroos were chasing their first Champions Trophy triumph since 2003 but were outplayed by an impressive world No.1 Dutch outfit.

The Netherlands raced to a two-goal lead inside the opening 11 minutes thanks to goals from Xan de Waard and Eva de Goede.

After a scoreless second period Maddy Fitzpatrick gave Australia hope when she made it 2-1 with a drag flick in the 40th minute but the Dutch responded almost immediately from Lauren Stam.

Last quarter goals from Maxime Kerstholt and Maria Verschoor rounded out the victory for the 2018 World Cup winners.

The Netherlands edged Australia in all key statistics, with 9-5 shots, 2-1 penalty corners and 20-13 circle entries.

The final was the last-ever Champions Trophy match, with the historic tournament to be replaced by the new FIH Pro League next year.

Australia’s first game of the new FIH Pro League is against the Dutch in Melbourne on Saturday, February 2.

The last-ever Champions Trophy success means the Dutch have won seven women’s titles, equal with Argentina while Australia have six.

“We didn’t play as well as we would’ve liked. We did some good things today but we need to understand there’s another level we need to get to,” Hockeyroos coach Paul Gaudoin said.

“We made some chances which was pleasing compared to the first game against them (when Australia lost 3-nil).

“They’re a quality side. They don’t need too many chances to put goals on the scoreboard.

“We want to play more matches against quality teams and you don’t get any better than [the Netherlands] at the moment. We embraced this opportunity today.”

The match was the Hockeyroos’ final game of 2018, with the side next in action in the Pro League with tickets on sale via Ticketbooth on Friday 30 November.