With the championship title at stake, the Netherlands registered a 2-1 win over the Indian men’s hockey team in an FIH Hockey Men’s Pro League match on Sunday. The win saw the hosts claim the FIH Hockey Pro League title India Ended his campaign with third place.
Abhishek (1′) was the only goal scorer for India, while Jip Janssen (7′) and Jorit Kroon (45′) scored for the hosts.
India had a great start in the opening minute of the match with a goal through Abhishek, who bravely entered the striking circle and took a brilliant shot on goal. Although India’s opening 1-0 lead put the Dutch team on the backfoot, they did nothing under pressure but built on their attack which helped them win the PC. Jip Janssen was on target with a forceful strike taking a penalty corner, leaving veteran India goalkeeper PR Sreejesh behind at a brisk pace.
In just a minute into the second quarter, India created a scintillating opportunity when Harmanpreet Singh made a long pass to pursue Gujrant Singh, who had taken a fine shot on goal. But India were awarded a penalty stroke in the Dutch defender’s stick tackle. However, the chance to showcase impeccable skill was lost to stop Harmanpreet’s flick with the pyramin block, aimed at the upper right pocket. A few minutes later, the Dutch launched a fine attack that saw them making a PC, but a cautious Sreejesh continued to impress with excellent saves.
When the teams went into the half-time break, the score was tied at 1-1, followed by a similar battle in the following two quarters where both teams worked their strategies to create scoring opportunities. Although in the first half, the Dutch dominated the ball capture and circle entries, India increased the pressure in the third and fourth quarters with an improvised ball capture and circle penetration, several opportunities through field goal opportunities along with PC. born. However, they could not get clear shots that could beat the Dutch defence.
Meanwhile, the hosts did not fail in their attack as they converted from a PC in the 45th minute. A well-worked set saw Zipp flicking the ball to the left flank, which was completely deflected by Kroon to take a 2–1 lead. Backed by home support, the Netherlands defended the score until the final hooter, thus securing the championship with two more matches to be played against Spain. India, on the other hand, ended their campaign with 30 points in the table and Belgium ended their campaign in the second position on the pool table.
read all breaking news , today’s fresh news watch top videos And live TV Here.