India vs Netherlands Live Score, Hockey World Cup 2026: IND vs NED first quarter starts
In a thrilling quarter-final match of the Hockey World Cup 2026, the Netherlands secured a 3-1 victory over India on Saturday. Duco Telgenkamp, Tjep Hoedemakers, and Tjhis van Dam scored for the Dutch team, leaving Harmanpreet's Indian side struggling to keep up. Despite Captain Harmanpreet's late attempt to level the score, the Dutch triumphed, pushing India closer to elimination from the tournament.
India, who had previously defeated Pakistan and Wales, now faces a dire situation. If Argentina emerge victorious on the final day of the pool stage, or if the match ends in a draw, India will be out of the competition. However, if Argentina win, India hopes to counter the Dutch by securing a convincing win and then defeating Argentina by a significant margin.
The Dutch team, on the other hand, has been outstanding throughout the tournament. They have remained undefeated, winning against New Zealand, Argentina, and Japan. Their attacking prowess makes them one of the most dangerous teams in the competition. Under the new format rules, India's upcoming matches will carry even greater importance due to England's three points from their previous win against India.
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