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Women's Pro League: Holders Netherlands Defeat India 4-2
FIH Hockey Women: Despite their valiant efforts, India suffered a 2-4 loss against reigning champions the Netherlands in the FIH Hockey Women's Pro League 2024/25 at the Kalinga Stadium here on Monday. Felice Albers (34’, 47’), Emma Reijnen (7’), and Fay van der Elst (40’) scored for the Netherlands while Udita (18’, 42’) scored an impressive brace for India.
Veteran keeper Savita of India featured in her 300th international game and was felicitated by former men’s team keeper PR Sreejesh ahead of the big game.
The Netherlands started the match on the front foot creating multiple scoring chances and ensuring the ball remained in India’s half. After a relentless attacking display, the Dutch took an early lead in the 7th minute. Elst took a shot which was initially blocked but Reijnen was quick to react as her powerful reverse shot found the back of the net. India won the first penalty corner in the same minute but couldn’t muster a chance on goal.
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