FIH Pro Hockey League 2024/25: India Loses To Netherlands

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The Indian men’s hockey team started the 2nd leg of the FIH Pro Hockey League 2024/25 with a narrow to Olympic Champions Netherlands played at Wagner Stadium, Amsterdam on 7th June 2025.  

India began the first quarter with an attack right away putting pressure on Netherlands defence. Both teams tried to score early goal, but defence looked strong not allowing any chances. Indian team kept the possession, not able to go past Netherlands defence. At the end of the first quarter, the scores remained 0-0.

Harmanpreet Singh scored from India’s first penalty corner in the 19th minute giving 1-0 lead.  Soon after, Netherlands Van Dam scored a superb field goal in 25th minute helping the hosts level the scores at 1-1. Both teams showed their class, but unable to convert into goals. India and Netherlands ended the first half with 1-1 scoreline.

The third quarter saw both teams playing good hockey but unable to convert into goals. Netherlands kept putting pressure on the Indian defence with aggressive moves. Despite having attacking moves, Netherlands were not able to put pressure on Indian defence. At the end of the third quarter, the scores remained 1-1.

Both Netherlands and India struggled to make moves in the initial stages of the fourth quarter. Van Dam showed his class with a power shot during 58th minute to give Netherlands 2-1 lead. Indian team decided to move the goalkeeper and have extra outfield player.

Despite their efforts, Indian team started the European leg with a narrow 1-2 loss. India slipped down to fourth in FIH Pro Hockey League points while Netherlands moved to the top of the points table.

India will face Netherlands in the 2nd match to be played on 9th June 2025 at the same venue. Indian team would be happy with their performances and would be looking to the same again with different result.

 







Indian men's hockey team loses to Netherlands by 1-2 at 2024-25 FIH Pro Hockey League 

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