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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 2:49 PM GMT
Q1 | ARG 0 - 0 IND
Argentina employing a high press and India having to string together a lot of passes right from their back line just to get past their half.
9' left in Q1.
- 17 Jun 2025 2:47 PM GMT
Q1 | ARG Vs IND | 0-0
Lalremsiami with a solo run from the midfield, all the way into the Argentinian box, its India's first circle penetration.
She puts a through ball in front of goal. Cleared by the keeper!
11' left in Q1.
- 17 Jun 2025 2:45 PM GMT
Q1 | ARG Vs IND | 0-0
Almost immediately, Argentina make their way into the Indian box.
The Indian defense is alert - turnover.
12' left in Q1.
- 17 Jun 2025 2:42 PM GMT
Q1 | ARG Vs IND | 0-0
And India get the game underway in Q1.
India play left to right.
Can India put the heartbreak of Australia behind them?
Here we go...
- 17 Jun 2025 2:41 PM GMT
The players exchange handshakes...
Argentina is ranked 2nd in the world while India is ranked 9th.
India has named the exact same quad that took the field against Australia.
- 17 Jun 2025 2:38 PM GMT
India and Argentina sprint out onto the turf ...
With 20-points, Argentina is 2nd on the points table now. Indian, meanwhile, sit 7th on the table with 15-points.
The Indian national anthem anthem plays out now!
- 17 Jun 2025 2:36 PM GMT
We're live from London tonight!
India and Argentina have played each other 9 times and Argentina has won 7 of them.
Harendra Singh, the coach of the Indian squad is confident despite the two recent losses.
"I feel sad for my girls, they put up everything against the Aussies. We know Argentina's strengths and weakness. If we play like we did against Australia, we will get the 3-points," he said to the broadcasters ahead of the game.
