US EditionIndia Aims for Redemption Against Netherlands in FIH Pro League Clash | Sports-Games
- On June 7, at Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen, the India men's hockey team was defeated 2-1 by the Netherlands in their opening match of the new season's international league.
- India took an early lead through captain Harmanpreet Singh's drag-flick goal in the 19th minute but failed to maintain it against the world No. 1 Netherlands team.
- Thijs van Dam scored twice for the Netherlands in the 29th and 58th minutes to overturn the deficit, capitalizing on strong team pressure and well-placed passes into the circle.
- Reports describe the match as fiercely contested with India dominating possession early and exhibiting tight defense, but the home side's relentless pressure and van Dam's 'stunning reverse-hit finish' secured the victory.
- The defeat highlights India's inability to capitalize on their lead but suggests competitive resilience against a near full-strength world No. 1, with India scheduled to face the Netherlands again soon in the Pro League.
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India Aims for Redemption Against Netherlands in FIH Pro League Clash | Sports-Games
After a narrow 1-2 defeat against the Netherlands, the Indian men's hockey team eyes a strong comeback in their next FIH Pro League match. With the FIH World Cup 2026 spot at stake, they aim to capitalize on their strengths and secure crucial points in upcoming games.
FIH Pro League: India Men’s team lose 1-2 To Netherlands in Amstelveen
India’s captain Harmanpreet Singh gave them the lead in a fiercely contested battle before Thijs van Dam registered a brace for Netherlands. The Indian men’s team will next face the Netherlands tomorrow at 6:00 PM. On Wednesday, they will be up against Argentina. The match is scheduled to begin at 6:30 PM. The Women’s team will begin its campaign on 14th of this month. They will take on Australia at the Lee Valley Hockey & Tennis Centre in L…
Pro League: India need to avoid conceding late goals against Netherlands
Amstelveen, Jun 8 (PTI) The Indian men's hockey team will have to shed the habit of conceding late goals if it wishes to bounce back against The Netherlands and stay in contention for top spot in the FIH Pro League here Monday. India have dropped to the fourth position in the Pro League standings after the 1-2 loss against Netherlands on Saturday. Netherlands are atop the leader-board with 17 points from nine games, followed by England (16 point…
We Want To Push Ourselves As Hard As We Can: Fulton Aims To Bounce Back Against Netherlands On Cricketnmore
All FIH Hockey Pro League: After a closely contested match which ended in 1-2 loss against the Netherlands in their FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/25 (Men), the Indian men’s hockey team is eager to bounce back in their second encounter
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