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FIH Women's Hockey Pro League: Resurgent India hold Argentina - HIGHLIGHTS
Despite being unable to score in the shoot-out, India earn its first point on the European leg.
After going down to Argentina on Tuesday night, India put up a stellar show on Wednesday night. (Photo credit: FIH)
On Tuesday night, the Indian Women’s Hockey Team endured a 1-4 loss to Argentina in their FIH Hockey Pro League 2024-25 (Women) match at the Lee Valley Hockey & Tennis Centre.
But such is the FIH Pro League, that India was presented with a chance to turn the tables on the very next day. And so, on Wednesday night, they were at it again, and against the same opposition in search of their first victory on this European leg.
India put up a gutsy effort and produced a sterling comeback to erase a two-goal deficit to claim their first points on the European leg of the FIH Pro League.
Catch the highlights as it happened...
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- 18 Jun 2025 3:20 PM GMT
Q2 | IND 0 - 1 ARG
Argentina make their way into the Indian final third. A back and forth ensues, India unable to clear and concede a PC.
Agustina steps up and drives the drag flick to the left of the Indian keeper and there's no stopping that.
Argentina score off their very 1st PC.
3' left in Q2.
- 18 Jun 2025 3:17 PM GMT
Q2 | IND 0 - 0 ARG
The 1st rusher is out again.
But another PC for India.
India this time, try a variation, its a slip right, they go wide and opt for a hit.
Saved by the diving keeper!!
4' left in Q2.
- 18 Jun 2025 3:15 PM GMT
Q2 | IND 0 - 0 ARG
Argentina's 1st rusher is out in a flash and thwart the drag flick.
The ball has struck the defender, so its another PC for India.
5' left in Q2.
- 18 Jun 2025 3:14 PM GMT
Q2 | IND 0 - 0 ARG
India enjoy a good spell in the Argentinian final third and after multiple exchanges across the flanks, India earn the 1st PC of the game.
5' left in Q2.
Can India score here?
- 18 Jun 2025 3:12 PM GMT
Q2 | IND 0 - 0 ARG
Argentina has soaked up the pressure so far and now are slowly making more runs into India's final third.
7' in Q2.
- 18 Jun 2025 3:09 PM GMT
Q2 | IND 0 - 0 ARG
India enter the box, they've a couple of players in there and choose to pass the ball in front of goal instead of having a crack.
7 circle penetrations for India when compared to 2 for Argentina at this stage.
9' left in Q2.
- 18 Jun 2025 3:08 PM GMT
Q2 | IND 0 - 0 ARG
The moment Argentina enter India's box, they're looking to play the ball onto the defender's legs with the intent of earning a PC.
India wary of that approach though...no PCs conceded so far.
11' left in Q2.
- 18 Jun 2025 3:06 PM GMT
Q2 | IND 0 - 0 ARG
We're underway in Q2 now.
Lalremsaimi sprints down the left flank, she's pursued by two defenders who flick the ball over the sideline.
It's really tough to get back this Argentinian defensive line...
13' left in Q2.
- 18 Jun 2025 3:02 PM GMT
Q1 | IND 0 - 0 ARG
Sunelita wins the ball inside her own half and makes a deep run into the opposition's final third.
She lays a ball through, its bounces and runs out of play unfortunately.
The hooter blows to signal the end of Q1.
Limited goalmouth action, but India has come out wanting to make a dent tonight.
