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FIH Men's Pro League: India show fight but Argentina prevail 4–2- Highlights
Highlights from the India vs Argentina FIH Hockey Pro League 2025-26 match at Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium, Rourkela.
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The Indian men’s hockey team have one final opportunity to salvage pride in the Rourkela leg of the FIH Pro League as they face Argentina in the return fixture today at 7:30 PM.
After a challenging stretch at home, Harmanpreet Singh and his teammates will be desperate to sign off with a performance that reflects their true potential. The hosts are still searching for their first points of this leg, and the memory of the 0–8 defeat to the same opposition earlier this week remains fresh.
While the scoreline was harsh, India showed far more character in their most recent outing against Belgium, fighting back from two goals down before eventually going down 2–4.
India produced a much-improved performance in Rourkela, going down 4–2 to Argentina after the heavy 8–0 defeat earlier in the week. The visitors raced to a four-goal lead, but late strikes from Lalage and Sanjay helped the hosts finish strongly and restore some confidence heading into the next phase.
Highlights:
Live Updates
- 15 Feb 2026 8:28 PM IST
Half-time: Argentina in control at the break!
That’s the end of the first half in Rourkela, with Argentina heading into the interval with a comfortable 2-0 lead. Their clinical penalty-corner conversion followed by a sharp field goal has put India on the back foot. The hosts have shown flashes in attack, but will need a much stronger second-half response to get back into the contest.
- 15 Feb 2026 8:25 PM IST
Q2, 13’ — GOAL ARGENTINA!
Argentina double their lead late in the second quarter with a well-taken field goal from Tadeo. India immediately ask for a referral, hoping for a reprieve, but the decision stays. The visitors’ finish is confirmed and the hosts now have work to do.
- 15 Feb 2026 8:16 PM IST
Q2, 6’ India threaten through Hardik!
India finally produce a promising move going forward with a sharp circle entry. Hardik does well to carve open space with a lively run into the attacking area, but the move fizzles out without a final touch on goal. Encouraging signs for the hosts nonetheless.
- 15 Feb 2026 8:12 PM IST
Q2, 2’ GOAL ARGENTINA!
Argentina make their dominance count early in the second quarter and this time it stands. Tomas Domene fires in a brilliantly executed penalty corner, the drag-flick rocketing past a helpless Indian goalkeeper. A clinical finish and the visitors move into the lead.
- 15 Feb 2026 8:07 PM IST
End of Q1: Honours even after an intense opening quarter!
The first quarter comes to a close with both sides still searching for the opener. Argentina saw an early goal overturned after a review, while India had to do plenty of defending for long stretches. The hosts will take confidence from a resilient defensive effort as we head into the second quarter.
- 15 Feb 2026 8:02 PM IST
Q1, 12’ Goal overturned after review!
The early Argentina strike has been ruled out! After a video referral, the goal from Tomas Domene is cancelled, and India breathe a huge sigh of relief. We remain goalless in the opening quarter.
- 15 Feb 2026 8:01 PM IST
Q1, 12’ GOAL ARGENTINA!
Argentina take an early lead and it’s a moment of real quality from Tomas Domene! The forward unleashes a stunning field effort that flies into the top corner over the head of India keeper, giving the Indian goalkeeper no chance. A superb finish and the visitors are ahead in the opening minutes.
- 15 Feb 2026 7:57 PM IST
Q1, 11’ India under early pressure!
India have spent much of the opening minutes chasing possession, with Argentina controlling the tempo. The visitors are probing around the circle, but the Indian defence has held firm so far, making crucial interceptions to keep the score level.
- 15 Feb 2026 7:50 PM IST
Q1, 6’ Free hit Argentina!
Argentina earn an early free hit as they look to move the ball quickly into the Indian half and build their first real attacking phase of the match. India drop back into shape, ready to close the space.
