The Indian Women’s Hockey Team encountered a formidable challenge against the Netherlands in the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24, resulting in a 1-3 defeat for India. The match took place at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Sunday. Yibbi Jansen (3′, 34′) and Fay van der Elst (21′) scored for the Netherlands, while Navneet Kaur (9‘) secured the solitary goal for India.
The game commenced with a strong performance from India’s goalkeeper Savita, who made numerous impressive saves early on. The Netherlands gained an early advantage with a goal from Yibbi Jansen, but India quickly responded with a powerful strike from Navneet Kaur, leveling the score.
Both teams had several opportunities to score throughout the match, with near misses and solid defensive displays on both sides. Despite India’s efforts to stage a comeback, the Netherlands ultimately clinched the victory with a final score of 3-1.
Looking ahead, India is scheduled to take on Australia in their next match on 7th February at 1930 hrs.
All matches of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24 will be available for streaming on JioCinema, while India matches will be televised on Sports18 – Khel.
In other news, Hockey India commemorated Neha’s achievement of reaching 150 International Caps during India’s match against the Netherlands in the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24.
Furthermore, the arrival of the Netherlands Men’s Hockey Team in Bhubaneswar for their upcoming FIH Hockey Pro League matches was announced, with the team landing at the Biju Patnaik International Airport in Odisha.
As the teams prepare for the upcoming matches, fans are eager to witness how the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24 unfolds.