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FIH Women's Pro League: India succumb to Argentina - HIGHLIGHTS
the Indian women endured their third straight loss on the European leg.
India were unable to add to their 15-points. (Photo credit: FIH)
On the European leg of the FIH Pro League 2024-25, it has been a case of so near yet so far for the Indian teams. And this holds good for the Indian women's team as well.
Going into this fixture against Argentina, the Indian women had no points to show for their efforts. A 2-3 loss in their opening fixture was followed by a 1-2 set back, both coming against Australia.
And on Tuesday night, India went down 1-4 to Argentina.
AS IT HAPPENED...
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- 17 Jun 2025 3:59 PM GMT
Q4 | ARG 2- 1 IND
Argentina swing back on the offensive.
From the left flank this time, they earn a PC.
Their drag flick is saved by the keeper. A defensive lapse from India and yet another PC for Argentina.
Foiled again by India.
11' left in Q4.
- 17 Jun 2025 3:58 PM GMT
Q4 | ARG 2- 1 IND
India go again and Salima, in the box this time, she spins around and executes a reverse hit, saved by the keeper.
Salima picks up the rebound, she is fouled and India earn a PC.
No drag flick from India in the PC, they go for a hit instead and nothing comes out of it.
Wasted chance for India.
12' left in Q4.
- 17 Jun 2025 3:55 PM GMT
Q4 | ARG 2- 1 IND
Circle penetrations are key for India and they pull out a hard hit deep from the right flank into the box, not Indian stick there.
13' left in Q4.
- 17 Jun 2025 3:52 PM GMT
Q4 | ARG 2- 1 IND
India will now have to pick themselves up in this final quarter.
- 17 Jun 2025 3:52 PM GMT
Q3 | ARG 2- 1 IND
The hooter blows and Argentina lead at the end of Q3.
India dominated the first part of the quarter, they had some glorious opportunities, but they did not take them.
And Argentina made the most of the stroke that they received.
- 17 Jun 2025 3:48 PM GMT
Q3 | ARG 2- 1 IND
India move ahead from the left flank, for a change.
A pass into the box, but the ball doesn't quite drop for Baljeet.
Freet hit for Argentina.
2' left in Q3.
- 17 Jun 2025 3:47 PM GMT
Q3 | ARG 2- 1 IND
Argentina have got that belief back now.
Wave after wave of attacks and India under the pump now and having to defend hard.
3' left in Q3.
- 17 Jun 2025 3:45 PM GMT
Q3 | ARG 2- 1 IND
The video umpire upholds the on-field umpire's decision.
It's a stroke for Argentina.
Savitha goes the wrong way and Corzelany scores for Argentina.
5' left in Q3.
- 17 Jun 2025 3:43 PM GMT
Q3 | ARG 1- 1 IND
The Indian defensive line has been very confident tonight.
They're taking Argentina head-on and coming up with the ball.
Suman, this time though, falls on an Argentinian forward and concedes a PC.
In comes the drag flick and strikes an Indian defender in front of goal.
The umpire has awarded a stroke.
A review ensues...
6' left in Q3.
- 17 Jun 2025 3:39 PM GMT
Q3 | ARG 1- 1 IND
Both India and Argentina now pick up green cards and both squads have 10-players on the pitch.
7' left in Q3.
