FIH Pro League 2024-25: India lose to Netherlands 2-3 - HIGHLIGHTS
Indian coach Craig Fulton is satisfied!
"Yes we could have used more chances in the first quarter. The structure is working and we are pressing better," says Indian coach Craig Fulton.
Half-time: India 1-1 Netherlands
A fruitful second quarter. Both teams scored a goal each. India was first to score courtesy Abhishek in the 19th minute but their lead lasted only FOUR minutes as Netherlands bounced back with Thijs van Dam scoring the equaliser.
An absolutely entertaining action-packed second quater from both sides.
Thijs van Dam had scored a double to spoil India's party in the last minute in the previous outing. This is his third goal in two matches.
Q2: And The Dutch are back. van Dam scores an equaliser!
GOAL! India 1-1 Netherlands.
Thijs van Dam scores the equaliser in the 24th minute!
Brinkman carries the ball along the line and hops it in the air. His square ball finds an Indian stick and van Dam flicks it in.
Q2: its a GOAAAALLLL!
India 1-0 Netherlands.
Abhishek scores the first goal for India in the 19th minute to give his team the much-neaded lead. The match is also Abhishek’s 100th international.
Early in the second quarter, India earned their first PC of the match! But had failed to convert.
First quarter ends: IND 0-0 NED
An entertaining first quarter. Indian forwards penetrating The Dutch 9 times as both teams look for a breakthrough.
Last 2 minutes of the first quarter
The Netherlands get a penalty corner for a stick tackle from Amit Rohidas. But skipper Harmanpreet takes a referral. The review is successful. No PC!
Q1: IND 0-0 NED
India off to a good start, keeping possession and penetrating the Netherlands circle. The men in blue are setting the tone and pressing for an opening.
Sukhjeet sweeps the ball into Dilpreet from the right wing but the latter times it wrong. The ball goes wide.
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