FIH Women's World Cup Highlights: India blanked by Netherlands
5' - SAVE, BICHU DEVI!
A good run in from the right flank to penetrate the circle from Netherlands. They feel they have pushed the ball to an Indian defender's foot.
The on field umpire doesn't agree and Netherlands ask for a review.
They are proven right. The ball did touch Jyoti's foot. That's another PC for Netherlands.
Will Yibbi Jansen score again?
The drag flick is on target, but Bichu Devi is up to the mark this time. A similar shot, but the Indian goalkeeper read it well to block it.
The rebound is cleared away as well.
IND 0-1 NED
5' - Netherlands in control
Netherlands showing why they are the best team in the world currently. India have barely had the possession in the first five minutes of play.
The hosts continue to steal balls in the mid-field from the Indians to create moves of their own.
IND 0-1 NED
2' - Netherlands SCOREEE!
Netherlands on the attack straight away and the ball hits Sushila Chanu's foot inside the circle. An early penalty corner for Netherlands.
Yibbi Jansen, one of the most dangerous drag flickers in the world, up against India's Bichu Devi.
Perfect execution from Netherlands. A well placed drag flick to low left of Bichu Devi. The hosts have opened the floodgates!
IND 0-1 NED
1' - A false start
It is Netherlands with the pushback and they get underway before the whistle. The players and umpires share a laugh before we restart.
India move from left to right.
IND 0-0 NED
Time for the national anthems
India first followed by hosts Netherlands before we get started!
"You don't want to overload team with information"
"I know a lot about them [Netherlands], have spent nine months with them. But the thing is how much you share with the team. You don't want to overload them with information," says Indian coach Sjoerd Marjine ahead of the match.
Gooood eveninggg!
Hello and a warm welcome to The Bridge's LIVE coverage of the 2026 FIH Women's World Cup clash between India and Netherlands.
Salima Tete and co churned out two draws against higher ranked China and England, whilst thumping South Africa 6-1 to book their spot in Phase 2.
Can they carry forward the same into Pool E against the reigning champions Netherlands?
Stay tuned to find out!
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