Both Indian hockey teams lose in FIH Pro League; Netherlands, Argentina emerge as champions

Action from yesterday’s India v Argentina women’s FIH Pro League tie

The Indian men's and women's hockey teams suffered losses on Sunday in the second game of their FIH Pro League double header against The Netherlands and Argentina respectively.

The results ensured The Netherlands and Argentina topped the league to emerge champions. The Netherlands finished with 36 points while the Argentine women finished with 42 points to seal their respective titles.

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The Indian men lost 1-2 to The Netherlands while the women were beaten 2-3 by Argentina. Abhishek scored the opening goal for India before Guus Jansen and Jorrit Croon netted one each to help the Dutch win the contest.

In the women's match, Argentina got their goals through Delfine Thome, Eugenia Trinchinetti and Agustina Gorzelany, while India reduced the margin through Salima Tete and Deep Grace Ekka. A day earlier the Indian men had lost 1-4 via shootout to The Netherlands while the women had beaten Argentina 2-1 via the shootout.

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