Hockey, FIH Pro League, India vs Netherlands, live: IND hunt for equaliser in third quarter

Q3, India 0-1 Netherlands: Krishan Pathak returns in the Indian goal. Mandeep Singh gets us underway in the third quarter.

HT, India 0-1 Netherlands: Had the goal been given, it would have been a deserved one for India. They have played well defending higher up the pitch. Not a lot of chances for either side but a good half of hockey. India go into the break trailing to Middendorp’s first-quarter goal.

Q2, India 0-1 Netherlands: India put the ball in the net but it won’t count! Sanjay runs down the right, dummies hitting the ball inside which sees Brinkman flinch giving Sanjay a free run inside the circle. He finally puts in the pass towards the front of goal. Sukhjeet traps the ball, spins around and pokes it past the keeper. However, the umpire gives the free hit out to the Netherlands stating that the ball came off Sukhjeet’s body. India review. There are no clear angles available and the decision stays. India keep their referral though.

Q2, India 0-1 Netherlands: Brilliant counter pressing from India. The Netherlands had won a free hit at the Indian 23m line. India pushed them all the way back into their own half. Derck de Vilder finds himself trapped near the touchline and...

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