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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...
Live Updates
- 17 Jun 2025 3:38 PM GMT
Q3 | ARG 1- 1 IND
India try a variation, a shot and deflection in front of goal, but it doesn't come off as intended.
Another chance goes abegging for India.
India has had some real good chances in Q3 and they haven't capitalized.
8' left in Q3.
- 17 Jun 2025 3:35 PM GMT
Q3 | ARG 1- 1 IND
Salima fires one in from the right flank, cleared dangerously by Argentina.
PC for India.
10' left in Q3.
- 17 Jun 2025 3:33 PM GMT
Q3 | ARG 1- 1 IND
Yet another turnover and counter attack from India.
Circle penetration from Navneet and she lets fly a shot...deflected by the Argentinian defense.
India has come out flying out of the blocks in Q3.
11' left in Q3.
- 17 Jun 2025 3:32 PM GMT
Q3 | ARG 1- 1 IND
India on the offensive, its a three-on-one situation in the Argentinian box.
Salima, in the box, from the right, tries to find her forward on the left, intercepted by the keeper.
What a chance for India.
12' left in Q3.
- 17 Jun 2025 3:29 PM GMT
Q3 | ARG 1- 1 IND
Argentina get the 2nd half away now, they're playing left to right now.
- 17 Jun 2025 3:28 PM GMT
Half-time | ARG 1- 1 IND
They should play the "masala of Indian hockey," says Coach Harendra Singh.
When asked about the equaliser, he had this to say: "I think it was important, it'll boost the team. Deepika, she scored the goal that the team needed. We're playing excellent hockey, we're holding them and counter attacking. We should keep the same tempo on the 2nd half,"
- 17 Jun 2025 3:20 PM GMT
Half time | ARG 1- 1 IND
Yes, they can.
Deepika scores with a drag flick.
She sends the ball low to the right of the Argentinian keeper who can't get a boot on it.
The hooter blows and its a dramatic end to the 1st half.
India has drawn level.
- 17 Jun 2025 3:18 PM GMT
Q2 | ARG 1- 0 IND
India move ahead from the right flank, like they've done all game long.
They make their way into the box and earn a PC for shielding.
6s on the clock and India have a PC here.
Can India draw level here?
- 17 Jun 2025 3:17 PM GMT
Q2 | ARG 1- 0 IND
Falasco scores for Argentina!
Argentina penetrate India's box with a huge scoop.
A defensive lapse from India, they fail to trap the scoop. Falasco pounces on the loose ball and fires it low to the left of the keeper to score.
1' left in Q1.
- 17 Jun 2025 3:14 PM GMT
Q2 | ARG 0 - 0 IND
Argentina, now with the offensive, they're camped on the edge of the Indian box and putting a lot of pressure on India.
India having to hold on with 2' left in Q2.
