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FIH Women's World Cup Qualifiers: India share spoils with Scotland - Highlights
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.
Highlights:
Live Updates
- 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.
- 9 March 2026 7:13 PM IST
Welcome to the LIVE Blog!
Welcome to our live coverage of the Pool B clash between India and Scotland at the FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026 in Hyderabad.
India will look to build on their strong 4–0 win over Uruguay as they continue their campaign.
Stay with us for live updates, key moments, and match highlights.
