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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 3:11 PM GMT
Q2 | ARG 0 - 0 IND
Argentina enter the Indian circle with a big scoop.
An Indian defensive lap there, but the keeper Bichu is alert and gloves the ball to safety.
5' left in Q2.
- 17 Jun 2025 3:10 PM GMT
Q2 | ARG 0 - 0 IND
India now camped on the halfway mark, they switch from left to right flanks, but just cannot breach that Argentinian defensive wall.
6' left in Q2.
- 17 Jun 2025 3:07 PM GMT
Q2 | ARG 0 - 0 IND
India counter now, from the right flank.
Circle penetration from India, a pass from the right in the box towards Baljeet Kaur, who just has the keeper to beat in front of goal.
Kaur shoots wide!!
What a chance that was for India.
9' left in Q2.
- 17 Jun 2025 3:05 PM GMT
Q2 | ARG 0 - 0 IND
Navneet on the goal stopS the Argentinian drag flick.
The Indian keeper was beaten all ends up there.
Stunning stop from Navneet to deny Argentina's PC.
11' left in Q2.
- 17 Jun 2025 3:03 PM GMT
Q2 | ARG 0 - 0 IND
Lovely one-touch passing from Argentina as they swiftly move from their defensive back-line into the Indian box in one sweeping move.
India having to scramble in defense.
And Argentina win a PC after a review.
12' left in Q2.
- 17 Jun 2025 3:01 PM GMT
Q2 | ARG 0 - 0 IND
India get Q2 underway, they move ahead through Salima on the right flank.
Again, India struggle to get past that formidable Argentinian defensive line.
14' left in Q2.
- 17 Jun 2025 2:59 PM GMT
Q1 | ARG 0 - 0 IND
The hooter blows to signal the end of Q1.
Both keepers have been tested. India did have a couple of chances, perhaps the better of the two sides.
They'll take that momentum into Q2.
- 17 Jun 2025 2:57 PM GMT
Q1 | ARG 0 - 0 IND
With 2' left on the clock, India doing well to mount repeated offensive plays on Argentina, who is having to defend real hard.
A couple more circle penetrations from India, but the Argentinian defense is solid.
1' left in Q1.
- 17 Jun 2025 2:55 PM GMT
Q1 | ARG 0 - 0 IND
Plenty of turnovers in this game with no real shots on goal so far in this Q1.
Argentina now sending hard hits into India's box with an intention of drawing an error.
India effect an turnover and a counter attack ensues. Salima move ahead from the right flank, she's in the circle and lets fly a shot.
But its high, way too high.
3' left in Q1.
- 17 Jun 2025 2:51 PM GMT
Q1 | ARG 0 - 0 IND
Argentina is very composed in possession.
India, on the contrary, appear to be in a hurry every time they get the ball. They intend to take the fight to Argentina tonight.
6' left in Q1.
