Defensive tactics continued for the first 15 minutes of the second half but the Netherlands broke the deadlock when Seve van Ass levelled in the 50th minute with a reverse stick shot from wide left of the goal.
Six minutes later Argentina regained their advantage when first Pedro Ibarra shot home in the 56th minute and then Guido Barriedes scored a beautifully taken goal in the 60th minute.
Argentina further extended their lead when they converted a penalty stroke via Juan Ignacio Gilardi, three minutes from the hooter.
Earlier in the tournament opener, Jacob Whetton's field goal gave Australia all three points against Belgium after maintaining a 2-all scoreline till the second last minute.
While Tom Boon and Thomas Briels scored for the Belgians, Kieran Govers scored a brace for the reigning World Champions.
Pool B results: Australia beat Belgium 3-2, Argentina beat Netherlands 5-2
