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FIH Women's World Cup Qualifiers LIVE: India vs Scotland- Blog, scores, updates
India take on Scotland in their second Pool B match at the FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026.
FIH Women's World Cup Qualifiers LIVE: India vs Scotland (Photo credit: Hockey India)
The Indian women’s hockey team take on Scotland in their second Pool B match at the FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026 at the G. M. C. Balayogi Hockey Ground in Hyderabad on Monday.
India come into the match with confidence after opening their campaign with a dominant 4-0 victory over Uruguay. Goals from Sunelita Toppo, Ishika, Lalremsiami, and Rutuja Dadaso Pisal secured a convincing start for the hosts in front of the home crowd.
Scotland, meanwhile, will look to challenge the in-form Indian side and disrupt their rhythm in what promises to be an important group-stage encounter.
LIVE Updates:
Live Updates
- 9 March 2026 8:30 PM IST
Half-Time!
The hooter sounds to bring the first half to a close at the G. M. C. Balayogi Hockey Ground in Hyderabad. Scotland took the early lead from a penalty corner, but India responded strongly in the second quarter with goals from Navneet Kaur and Sunelita Toppo to turn the game around.
India 2–1 Scotland
- 9 March 2026 8:29 PM IST
Q2 29’ GOAL CONFIRMED!
The video referral is reviewed and the goal stands. Sunelita Toppo’s penalty corner strike is confirmed, giving India the lead. Scotland lose their referral following the unsuccessful review.
India 2–1 Scotland
- 9 March 2026 8:26 PM IST
Q2 29’ GOAL INDIA… Review Taken!
India find the net from a penalty corner as Sunelita Toppo fires home with a strong finish from close range after the set-piece routine. However, Scotland have immediately asked for a video referral, and the decision is now under review.
India 2–1 Scotland (Goal under review)
- 9 March 2026 8:21 PM IST
Q2 26’ Scotland on Top!
Scotland enjoying a strong spell of possession at the moment, pressing high and moving the ball well inside India’s half. The visitors look the more threatening side in this phase as India work to regain control.
India 1–1 Scotland
- 9 March 2026 8:09 PM IST
Q2 17’ – GOAL INDIA!
India make their pressure count from a penalty corner, their third of the match. The initial attempt creates an opportunity in front of goal and Navneet Kaur reacts quickly to guide the ball into the net, bringing the hosts back on level terms.
India 1–1 Scotland
- 9 March 2026 8:04 PM IST
Q1 15’ End of First Quarter
The first quarter comes to a close at the G. M. C. Balayogi Hockey Ground with Scotland holding the advantage. The visitors capitalised on an early penalty corner to take the lead, while India had a chance of their own but were unable to convert.
India 0–1 Scotland 🏑
- 9 March 2026 7:55 PM IST
Q1 8’ Penalty Corner India!
India earn their first penalty corner of the match. The variation is attempted from the top of the circle, but the effort drifts wide of the target.
India 0–1 Scotland
- 9 March 2026 7:52 PM IST
Q1 6’ GOAL SCOTLAND!
Scotland strike first from a penalty corner. The injection is clean and the drag-flick comes in with power, taking a slight deflection on its way past the Indian defence and into the net.
India 0–1 Scotland
- 9 March 2026 7:46 PM IST
Q1 0’ Match Begins!
And we are underway at the G. M. C. Balayogi Hockey Ground in Hyderabad as the hooter sounds to start the contest. India, dressed in white, attack from left to right, while Scotland in blue look to settle quickly in the early exchanges.
- 9 March 2026 7:42 PM IST
Update!
Olympic medallist P. V. Sindhu is present at the G. M. C. Balayogi Hockey Ground in Hyderabad to support the Indian women’s hockey team. Her presence in the stands has added to the atmosphere as the home crowd cheers on the hosts.
