New Zealand's lost 3-2 to Spain in Madrid, with all five goals coming in the second half.

Coach Darren Smith says it's disappointing they weren't able to do more.

He says while they fought hard, the third goal really sunk them.

Both the men's and women's sides face Belgium in Antwerp on Monday morning.

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