When did India last beat Netherlands in consecutive games in a top-level hockey competition?
Never. More precisely, never before Sunday.
Even its most ardent supporters knew it would be tough for India to replicate Saturday’s total dominance against Netherlands in less than 24 hours. The host ran into a more resolute opposition but proved its victory a day before was no fluke, winning 3-1 in shootouts after coming back to level 3-3 in the second game of the Hockey Pro League here on Sunday.
Unwilling to be surprised a second time, the Dutch knew the best way was to take charge early on. There were a few forays into the Indian circle, including Mirco Pruijser’s backhand shot padded back by PR Sreejesh. But the Indians slowly took control, pressing the Dutch defence hard with several half chances and a penalty corner in the 9th minute but failing to convert them.
This story is from the January 20, 2020 edition of The Hindu.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the January 20, 2020 edition of The Hindu.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
‘Olympics Cancellation Likely If Vaccine Not Found In Time'
Further delays impossible, says Tokyo Games organising panel chief Mori
It's Wholesale Only At Koyambedu Market
Retail outlets to remain shut to bring down crowding.
Ministry Does U-Turn On Plasma Therapy
Treatment not proven: Health official
Trump's Bleach Statements Echo Claims By Pseudo-Scientists
‘Miracle cure’ quacks have long promoted industrial bleach to treat autism, malaria and many other medical conditions
U.S. May Seek Damages From China
President says many options on the table to hold Beijing accountable, draws an angry response
Koyambedu Market May Be Shifted Out
Decision likely at today's meeting of stakeholders; aim is to enforce physical distancing
Massive Spike Of 522 Cases In Maharashtra
On Monday, cumulative tally surged to 8,590 positive cases with 27 more deaths
The Script Of Disruption And A New Order
Across the globe, the geopolitical and geo-economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic could be serious
A Policy Road Map To Tackle Covid-19
The interest of each and the interests of all now coincide, not only within nations but for all humanity
ICMR Says No Payment Made For Chinese Test Kits Supplies
Alleged profiteering by distributors supplying the kits
