Netherlands prevails 3-1 over India in FIH Hockey Pro League clash

• Indian women's hockey team loses 1-3 to the Netherlands in the FIH Hockey Pro League
• Yibbi Jansen and Fay van der Elst score for the Netherlands, while Navneet Kaur nets the only goal for India
• Despite counterattacks and scoring opportunities, the Netherlands maintains control and secures the victory

The Indian women's hockey team faced a 1-3 defeat against the Netherlands in the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24 at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium. The Netherlands' Yibbi Jansen showcased her prowess with goals in the 3rd and 34th minutes, while Fay van der Elst added to the tally in the 21st minute. India's Navneet Kaur managed to score the sole goal for the team in the 9th minute. The Netherlands took an early lead with a penalty corner goal by Yibbi Jansen, setting the tone for the match. Despite India's counterattacks, the Netherlands maintained control, and Fay van der Elst's goal extended their lead.

India had opportunities to level the score, with a thunderous strike from Navneet Kaur, but the Netherlands' solid defense thwarted further attempts. The second quarter saw both teams creating scoring chances, but the score remained 2-1 at halftime. The Netherlands continued to dominate, with van der Elst securing her second goal in the match. Although both teams earned penalty corners, the scoreline concluded at 3-1 in favor of the Netherlands at the end of the game.