FIH Pro League: Indian Women’s Hockey Team Falls to Argentina 0-3
FIH Pro League: The Indian women’s hockey team’s campaign in the Belgium leg of the FIH Pro League concluded on a disappointing note as they were shutout by Argentina 0-3 on Sunday, May 26th, 2024. Argentina dominated the match from the outset, scoring within the first minute and adding two more goals in the second half to secure a convincing victory. This setback comes after a winless run for India in Belgium, and they will look to regroup and turn things around in their upcoming clash against Germany.
Argentina Strikes Early
Argentina wasted no time in taking control of the match. In a shocking turn of events, they scored within the first minute itself. Celina Di Santo deflected a shot from Maria Granatto, finding a way past the Indian high press to put Argentina on the board early.
India Struggles to Respond
The early goal put the Indian team on the back foot. They struggled to maintain possession and create any real scoring opportunities in the first half. Argentina, on the other hand, continued to press for more goals, earning a penalty corner in the eighth minute but failing to convert.
Second Half Doesn’t Bring Relief
The second half offered little respite for India. Argentina extended their lead in the 39th minute through Maria Campoy. Just eight minutes later, Maria Granatto added another goal to solidify Argentina’s dominance.
India did have a few chances, with Navneet Kaur nearly scoring in the final minute of the first quarter, but her attempt was saved by Argentina’s goalkeeper Clara Barberi.
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India Looks Ahead
Despite the loss, the Indian team will look to learn from their mistakes and bounce back in their next match. They are set to travel to London to take on Germany on Saturday.
Key Points:
- Final Score: India 0 – Argentina 3
- Scorers for Argentina: Celina Di Santo (1′), Maria Campoy (39′), Maria Granatto (47′)
- India’s next match: Germany (London, Saturday)
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