The Indian Men’s Hockey Team Squandred a One Goal Lead to Lose 1-2 to Olympic Champions Netherlands in the first match of the European Leg of Fih Pro League HERE on SATUDAY.
The Netherlands Struck The Winning Goal Two Minutes from The Final Whistle Through Van Dam Thijs (58th minute), who also scored the equalizing goal in the 25th minute.
Captain harmanpreet singh had converted the first penalty corner of the match in the 19th minute to give India the lead.
India began the match on a strong note, dominating position with crisp passing despite netherlands’ high pressure.
While the first egght minutes Didn’t Yield Any Real Threats on Goal from Eiter Side, India Got An Oportunity only only only only as they are the ball in the dutch circle.
Dilpreet singh’s reverse hit, however, was shut down at close range by dutch goalkeeper maurits visser.
At the other end, Netherlands Threatened Late in the First Quarter as Thierry Brinkman Approached The Right Flank, but the Indian Defense Stood Firm to Avert the Danger.
The Netherlands Came out with Intent in the Second Quarter, with Steijn Van Heijningen Testing Suraj Karkera in the 17th minute, only for the Indian goalkeeper to block the effort.
India Responded With Purpose and WERE Rewarded with a Penalty Corner after dilpreet was impeded by a stick challenge inside the circle. Captain harmanpreet stepped up and fired a powerful, low shot to give India the lead.
As the second Quarter Progressed, India Exhibited A Tight Defensecive Formation, but the home team managed to get the breakthrough in the breakthrough in the 25th minute with thinks van dam Finding the Equaliser, LEVING The SCORESTION Before Half-Time. As the second half began, India’s strong passing game was at the center of proceedings, but the visitors were encountered by a Lack of Clear Scoring Opportunities and Shots on Goal.
To break the deadlock, India looked to bypass the midfield with long aerial balls, but the dutch defense was up to the task.
At the other end, the Netherlands Grew Increasingly Assertive, Posing More Questions of the Indian Backline, Thought the Scores remained 1–1 after a TEPID Third Quarter.
The Netherlands Had the Lion’s Share of Possession in the Final Quarter, and the HOSTS Made It Count. Thijs Van Dam Struck Again in the 58th minute, making the most of a well-placed pass into the circle. With a definth first touch to control, he followed up with a fierce strike, ensuring Victory for Netherlands.
India will face netherlands against on Monday in the second match of the european leg.
India Played the Home Leg of the Ongoing Pro League in Bhubaneswar Earlier this year, where they amassed 15 points with five wins in eight games.
Published – June 08, 2025 03:35 AM IST
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