FIH Pro Hockey League 2021/22 Leg 2: Indian women’s team lose in a close-fought encounter

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 The Indian women’s team could not replicate their heroics as they lost to Argentina in the 2nd leg of the FIH Pro Hockey league match played at Rotterdam on Sunday.


Argentina began the first quarter on an aggressive note as they earned their first penalty corner of the match but Savita Punia saved the shot. After a few good attacking moves, India also got their first PC but Argentina's goalkeeper denied them a goal. At the end of the first quarter, the scores remained at 0-0.

It was an aggressive start for Argentina in the 2nd quarter with a penalty corner, but Savita produced a sensational save. Salima Tete scored a superb field goal inside the D during the 23rd minute to give India a 1-0 lead. Indian goalkeeper Savita produced another superb save. At the end of the first quarter, India led 1-0. During the first half, India was given 1 green card and 1 yellow card while Argentina's player was awarded a green card. Argentina had 15 circle penetrations as compared to 7 by India.

The third quarter began with Savita Punia denying the Argentina team the equalizer. Soon after, Deflina scored in the 38th minute to help Argentina level score at 1-1. The Indian team put pressure on Argentina with 2 penalty corners but did not yield any results. Trinchnieti converted from a stick deflection with a penalty corner in the 41st minute to give Argentina a 2-1 lead. 2 minutes later, Gorzelany scored from PC to provide Argentina with a 2-goal cushion. At the end of the third quarter, Argentina led 3-1.

It was a decent start for India in the fourth quarter as Deepa Eka Grace scored from a penalty corner in the 48th minute to reduce the gap to 2-3. It was end-to-end hockey with India trying for the equalizer but Argentina's defense and goalkeeper remained steady enough. The Indian team lost by 2-3.

Argentina ended their FIH Pro Hockey tournament with a win and finished as winners. Argentina dominated the game with 26 circle penetrations compared to 16 of India. It was a closely fought affair as the Indian team played their hearts out after a thrilling win in the opening tie against Argentina.

The Indian women’s team will play their last two Pro Hockey League matches against the United States of America next week.

 


 

 





Indian women's team go down fighting to Argentina in the 2nd leg of the FIH Pro Hockey League match 

 

 

 

 

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