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FIH Women's World Cup LIVE: India v/s Netherlands – Updates, Results, Scores, Blog
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Sjoerd Marijne with Indian women's hockey team at 2026 FIH World Cup (Photo credit: Hockey India)
2026 FIH Women's World Cup LIVE: Having made it to the second stage with a goalless draw over England, India are set to take on the reigning world champions Netherlands in the 2026 FIH Women's World Cup Pool E on Friday.
It will be the toughest challenge yet in the tournament for Salima Tete and co, who've entered the second stage with a point from their Pool D draw against Olympic silver medallists China.
If India can hold Netherlands even for a draw tonight, they can seriously start dreaming about a semi-final spot.
Can Sjoerd Marijne and girls pull it off?
Stay tuned for all the LIVE updates:
Live Updates
- 21 Aug 2026 10:21 PM IST
HALF TIME!
That bit of play also brings an end to the first half. India have played much better in the second quarter, compared to the first.
They've created chances, earned a couple of PCs but don't have anything to show for it unfortunately.
They also have Savita Punia to thank, who has ensured that Netherlands don't extend their lead.
IND 0-1 NED
- 21 Aug 2026 10:19 PM IST
30' - SAVE, SAVITA PUNIA!
Netherlands take advantage of the player advantage straightaway and it is Savita Punia's smart work by cutting down the angle which keeps the scoreline intact.
That very well could have been disastrous for India.
IND 0-1 NED
- 21 Aug 2026 10:18 PM IST
29' - Green card, Beauty Dung Dung
Beauty Dung Dung picks up a green card. India are down to ten players for the next two minutes, including the early portion of the second half.
IND 0-1 NED
- 21 Aug 2026 10:16 PM IST
28' - Good defending, INDIA!
The baseline on the left is once again opened up with a 1-2 play from Netherlands. The ball is then played into the circle brilliantly and there is chaos right in front of the goal.
Savita Punia stays calm and blocks the ball. The Indian defenders surround and somehow get out of it. That was close!
IND 0-1 NED
- 21 Aug 2026 10:13 PM IST
25' - SAVE, PUNIA!
Felice Albers is left open and she rushes on the left flank to receive a well placed pass.
Albers is 1v1 with Savita Punia and the Indian goalkeeper denies. Stays calm and blocks it cleanly.
IND 0-1 NED
- 21 Aug 2026 10:10 PM IST
22' - Navneet goes high
A good aerial pass from India and Navneet Kaur finds herself in open space.
She receives the ball well, takes a step into the circle and launches a shot. It flies over the post.
Encouraging signs for India.
IND 0-1 NED
- 21 Aug 2026 10:08 PM IST
19' - Deepika misses!
It is Deepika with the drag flicking duties. Her first attempt hits the first rusher Lisa Post on foot, handing them a second.
The second attempt is deflected cleanly off the stick by Post. That's two back-to-back PCs missed for India.
IND 0-1 NED
- 21 Aug 2026 10:06 PM IST
19' - PC, INDIA!
A quick free hit taken from Lalremsiami after a stick challenge from Yibbi Jansen.
The Indian runs into the circle and pushes the ball smartly to Jansen's foot.
It is the first penalty corner of the match for India!
Can they convert?
- 21 Aug 2026 10:03 PM IST
16' - Good stuff from Savita!
Savita Punia replaces Bichu Devi in the goal and she is called to action rightaway.
A cross from the left from Netherlands and Punia just calmly kicks it to her teammate.
IND 0-1 NED
