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SUMMARYIndia vs Netherlands Hockey World Cup Live: India face their biggest challenge of the World Cup when they take on co-hosts and reigning Olympic champions Netherlands in the second-round opener on Saturday. The match will be a major test of India's semifinal hopes.
After a mixed first round, India have little room for mistakes against one of the strongest teams in world hockey. India need to avoid another collapse India's biggest concern has been their inability to maintain control after making strong starts.
They led Pakistan 3-0 and then 4-1 before allowing their arch-rivals to fight back. India eventually won the match 5-3.
Against England, India also had a 2-1 lead at half-time but conceded twice in the third quarter and went on to lose 2-4. Those lapses will be a major concern against the Netherlands, who have shown little weakness so far.
Dutch arrive in top form The Netherlands won all three of their first-round matches convincingly. They opened with a 5-1 win over New Zealand before beating Argentina 3-1 and Japan 4-1.
Against one of the most dangerous attacking sides in world hockey, India cannot afford to lose concentration for even short periods. The challenge will also extend beyond the players on the pitch.
Live Events21:14 (IST) Aug 22India vs Netherlands Hockey World Cup Live: All over! India 1-3 NetherlandsAll over!
The Netherlands seal a deserved 3-1 victory. 21:12 (IST) Aug 22India vs Netherlands Hockey World Cup Live: Netherlands beat India 3-1FULL TIME!
Netherlands restore their two-goal leadThe Dutch launch a brilliant counter-attack, with Jorrit Croon finding Thijs van Dam in space. The Indian goalkeeper races out and makes himself big, but van Dam stays calm.
He lifts the ball over the advancing keeper and then taps it into the empty net. A superb finish, and the Netherlands are back in control.
India 1-3 Netherlands21:06 (IST) Aug 22India vs Netherlands Hockey World Cup Live : GOAL!!! Van Dam scores Netherlands take 3-1 lead vs IndiaINDIA 1-3 NETHERLANDS21:04 (IST) Aug 22India vs Netherlands Hockey World Cup Live : Kaptaan sahab deliversGOAL!
Harmanpreet pulls one backWhat a goal! Kaptaan sahab delivers!
Rajinder Singh does brilliantly to get the ball into the circle and wins a penalty corner for India. Harmanpreet Singh steps up for the set-piece.
His first drag-flick finds a Dutch foot, giving India another penalty corner. And this time, Harmanpreet makes no mistake!
A powerful, low drag-flick goes to the goalkeeper's right and finds the back of the net. Game on!
21:03 (IST) Aug 22India vs Netherlands Hockey World Cup Live : GOALL!!! Harmanpreet Singh scoresINDIA 1-2 NETHERLANDS21:01 (IST) Aug 22India vs Netherlands Hockey World Cup Live :51': India 0-2 Netherlands51': India 0-2 NetherlandsGOAL!
Netherlands double their lead! That came out of nowhere.
Just three passes take the Netherlands from defence into the Indian circle, and Hoedemaekers finishes with a deft touch after receiving the ball from the right. India are caught off guard and pay the price for switching off.
A simple move, but a huge blow for the visitors. Hoedemaekers celebrates in his trademark style, making a circle around one eye.
INDIA 0-2 NETHERLANDS20:57 (IST) Aug 22India vs Netherlands Hockey World Cup Live: GOAL!!! Hoedenmakers scores Netherlands take 2-0 lead vs IndiaINDIA 0-2 NETHERLANDS20:56 (IST) Aug 22India vs Netherlands Hockey World Cup Live: Another big chance goes beggingAnother big chance goes beggingOh no!
India get another opportunity to level the scores. Sanjay steps up for the drag-flick and gets it on target, but the Dutch goalkeeper produces an excellent save to keep the ball out.
India are pushing hard for the equaliser, but the Netherlands goalkeeper is proving to be a huge obstacle. What a save!
The goalkeeper is smiling behind the grill. 20:54 (IST) Aug 22India vs Netherlands Hockey World Cup Live: PC for IndiaIndia have been given a big big chance now.
Can they equalise? Amit Rohidas and Shilan and Singh call for a referral, and the review goes India's way.
20:51 (IST) Aug 22India vs Netherlands Hockey World Cup Live: Q4 underway: Can India fight back? Q4 underway: Can India fight back?
The final quarter is underway, with India trailing the Netherlands 0-1. India have 15 minutes left to find an equaliser and get themselves back into the contest.
Captain Harmanpreet Singh is having a word with his teammates, urging them to stay focused and push for the breakthrough. 20:48 (IST) Aug 22India vs Netherlands Hockey World Cup Live: End of Q 3End of Q 3:INDIA 0-1 NETHERLANDS20:48 (IST) Aug 22India vs Netherlands Hockey World Cup Live: Tempers flareTempers flare as India miss PC chanceThings are getting heated on the field as players from both sides exchange words after Shilan and's clearance comes after the whistle.
Shilan and is shown a green card, but India retain their penalty corner. Harmanpreet Singh takes the drag-flick, but it is blocked.
20:45 (IST) Aug 22India vs Netherlands Hockey World Cup Live: Netherlands take the lead - IND 0-1 NEDGOAL! Netherlands take the leadGOAL!
The Netherlands have broken the deadlock and take a 1-0 lead against India. Pieters and Telgenkamp were building an attack from the left.
Netherlands find the breakthrough. Reyenga receives the ball inside the circle, and it bounced up after taking a deflection.
Telgenkamp gets the final touch to send it past the Indian goalkeeper. Telgenkamp scores Netherlands take 1-0 lead vs IndiaINDIA 0-1 NETHERLANDS20:37 (IST) Aug 22India vs Netherlands Hockey World Cup Live: India miss a big chanceThat could have been a game-changing moment for India.
Harmanpreet Singh steps up for India's first penalty corner, but his drag-flick is blocked. The umpire rules that it hit the stick, but India immediately take the review.
The replay proves India right again. The ball had actually struck the foot of the Dutch rusher.
India get another penalty corner. Harmanpreet gets a second chance, but this time his drag-flick misses the target.
India let a golden opportunity slip away. IND 0-0 NED20:34 (IST) Aug 22India vs Netherlands Hockey World Cup Live: India win their first penalty cornerIndia win their first penalty cornerAbhishek signals for a referral, but India initially decide not to go for it.
However, the video review is still underway. The replay appears to show the ball hitting a Dutch player's ankle.
20:33 (IST) Aug 22India vs Netherlands Hockey World Cup Live: Q 3 gets underwayIt's time for Q 3Both the teams are trying to find the net. Who will have the last laugh?
20:19 (IST) Aug 22India vs Netherlands Hockey World Cup Live: Half-time! India 0-0 NetherlandsBrilliant defensive work from India in the first half.
India looked organised. India have created their own chances and, importantly, looked confident while keeping possession and trying to move forward.
And that brings an exciting second quarter to an end. INDIA 0-0 NETHERLANDS20:16 (IST) Aug 22India vs Netherlands Hockey World Cup Live: Half timeEnd of Q 2INDIA 0-0 NETHERLANDS20:15 (IST) Aug 22India vs Netherlands Hockey World Cup Live: Janssen takes a blowWhat a passage of play!
Sukhjeet Singh and Mandeep Singh exchange some neat passes before Sukhjeet carries the ball into the circle, only to be surrounded by two Dutch defenders. India keep the move alive, but Manpreet Singh's next pass catches Yibbi Janssen.
The Dutch star takes a blow near the eye and heads off the field for treatment. 20:09 (IST) Aug 22India vs Netherlands Hockey World Cup Live: India miss another chanceIndia miss another chanceManpreet Singh finds Dilpreet Singh with a good pass, and the forward comes agonisingly close to breaking the deadlock.
Dilpreet gets a chance from close range, but the Dutch goalkeeper reacts brilliantly at the last moment to deny him. The goal was just inches away, but the Netherlands survive another scare.
20:06 (IST) Aug 22India vs Netherlands Hockey World Cup Live: India miss a big chanceNo reward for Vivek Sagar Prasad despite some excellent work. He skips past his marker and sends the ball into the circle, but there is no Indian player at the far post to finish the move.
The Netherlands rec over possession and begin to rebuild. Poor support from India there, as a promising attack goes begging.
20:02 (IST) Aug 22India vs Netherlands Hockey World Cup Live: Another penalty corner for NetherlandsAnother penalty corner for NetherlandsThe Netherlands earn another penalty corner after Janssen's drag-flick goes wrong but still catches Sumit's legs. The Dutch get a third PC from the resulting play.
Janssen takes it again, but Manpreet Singh comes up with another crucial block, deflecting the ball behind the goal. 20:00 (IST) Aug 22India vs Netherlands Hockey World Cup Live: Second PCSecond Penalty Corner for Netherlands.
19:59 (IST) Aug 22India vs Netherlands Hockey World Cup Live: Time for Q 2It's time for Quarter 2Who will take the lead - India or Netherlands? An exciting 15 minutes on the cards19:58 (IST) Aug 22India vs Netherlands Hockey World Cup Live: End of Q1: India 0-0 NetherlandsEnd of Q1: India 0-0 NetherlandsWhat a thrilling opening quarter!
Both teams showed plenty of intent and kept pushing for the opening goal. There were a few nervous moments at both ends, but neither side could break the deadlock.
India and the Netherlands have matched each other well so far, with both teams enjoying strong spells. INDIA 0-0 NETHERLANDS19:56 (IST) Aug 22India vs Netherlands Hockey World Cup Live: India deny the Dutch the opening goalIndia deny the Dutch the opening goalIndia survive another dangerous moment as the Netherlands earn the first penalty corner of the match.
Hoedemakers does well to find Sanjay's foot inside the circle. Yibbi Jansen steps up for the drag-flick, but Manpreet Singh produces a brilliant block.
Superb defense from India. IND 0-0 NED19:54 (IST) Aug 22India vs Netherlands Hockey World Cup Live: Penalty cornerFirst Penalty Corner of the matchNetherlands have earned thisWill Dutch take a lead?
19:53 (IST) Aug 22India vs Netherlands Hockey World Cup Live: Netherlands come dangerously closeNetherlands come dangerously closeOh, that was very close! Floris Wortelboer unleashes a reverse hit that takes a huge deflection and flies into the side netting.
The Dutch player is left stunned as the ball misses the target by just centimetres. 19:51 (IST) Aug 22India vs Netherlands Hockey World Cup Live: India keep the pressure onIndia are searching for a foot inside the Dutch circle to earn a penalty corner.
Rajinder Singh shows good dribbling skills as he tries to break through, but the Netherlands defence stays alert. There is no foot or foul, and the Dutch clear the danger.
Still, India are showing positive intent and keeping the pressure on in the early stages. IND 0-0 NED19:47 (IST) Aug 22India vs Netherlands Hockey World Cup Live: Early chance for IndiaEarly chance for IndiaJarmanpreet Singh gets India's first real chance of the match.
He fires a shot towards goal, but the Dutch goalkeeper makes a comfortable save. 19:45 (IST) Aug 22India vs Netherlands Hockey World Cup Live: India are showing plenty of patienceIndia are showing plenty of patience in the early stages, refusing to make any rash moves.
They are holding on to the ball and are happy to build their attacks slowly from the back when needed. "19:43 (IST) Aug 22India vs Netherlands Hockey World Cup Live: Manpreet Singh takes a painful hitManpreet Singh takes a painful hit to the hip after being struck by a slap pass from a Dutch player.
The experienced midfielder goes down but is quickly back on his feet and is fit to continue. 19:38 (IST) Aug 22India vs Netherlands Hockey World Cup Live: Time for the national anthemsBoth teams are lined up on the field, with India in white and the Netherlands in orange, for the national anthems.
India's ' Jana Gana Mana' plays first, followed by the Dutch national anthem. 19:35 (IST) Aug 22India vs Netherlands Hockey World Cup Live: Coaches takeNetherlands coach: “A tough game.
Tournament really starts from now. It’s game on.
India is fighting for their chance because losing today, it’ll be tough for them. Winning today, we’ll get six points and another step in the tournament.”
India coach: “The main thing was to get out of the group. We are firmly the underdog.
”19:26 (IST) Aug 22India vs Netherlands Hockey World Cup Live: ' Great opportunity for India, pressure on them': FultonIndia coach Craig Fulton also believes his team has a chance to surprise the hosts, but he knows India will need to produce their best hockey." They are Olympic gold medallists and are not in the top three teams for nothing.
They have good set-pieces and PCD. We have made some good improvements against them, but we have to be on our game to put pressure on them," Fulton said.
19:24 (IST) Aug 22India vs Netherlands Hockey World Cup Live: Head-to-headIndia and the Netherlands have met 24 times, with the Dutch holding the advantage in their overall record. 19:22 (IST) Aug 22India vs Netherlands Hockey World Cup Live: Netherlands starting XINetherlands Starting XI: Jip Janssen, Lars Balk, Jonas de Geus, Thijs van Dam, Thierry Brinkman (c), Justen Blok, Derck de Vilder, Floris Wortelboer, Derk Meijer (gk), Duco Telgenkamp, Floris Middendorp19:21 (IST) Aug 22India vs Netherlands Hockey World Cup Live: India face Dutch testAfter the Indian women's team went down to the Netherlands on Friday, attention now shifts to the men's side, who face the same opponents in their opening game of the FIH World Cup second round on Saturday.
19:20 (IST) Aug 22India vs Netherlands Hockey World Cup Live: Dutch wary of Harmanpreet's IndiaThe Netherlands are also aware of the threat India pose." India is a dangerous team as we have played against them in the FIH Pro League.
On their day they can beat any team and their captain Harmanpreet Singh looks in top form," Netherlands captain Thierry Brinkman said after their win over Japan in the final group match. 19:18 (IST) Aug 22India vs Netherlands Hockey World Cup Live: India starting XI: India starting XI: Suraj Karkera; Harmanpreet Singh, Jarmanpreet Singh, Sukhjeet Singh, Sanjay, Hardik Singh, Manpreet Singh, Rajinder Singh, Sumit, Mandeep Singh, Abhishek.
19:12 (IST) Aug 22India vs Netherlands Hockey World Cup Live: ' It's good that we will enter the field as underdogs' India have beaten higher-ranked teams in the past, and Harmanpreet believes another upset is possible." We have beaten higher-ranked teams before.
But it's good that we will enter the field as underdogs. Defeating big teams in front of their crowd boosts confidence.
19:10 (IST) Aug 22India vs Netherlands Hockey World Cup Live: Abhishek, Harmanpreet in good formAbhishek has carried his confidence from the Pro League into the World Cup. He scored two excellent field goals against Pakistan.
Captain Harmanpreet Singh has also been in outstanding form. With five goals, he is currently the tournament's leading scorer.
But Harmanpreet knows India must improve defensively if they want to go deep into the competition." We need to improve our deep defence for the tough matches ahead.
If we get the ball within 25 metres, we need to keep it. We made silly mistakes that allowed Pakistan to score.
We need to learn from these and perform better in the future," Harmanpreet had said after the Pakistan match. 19:03 (IST) Aug 22India vs Netherlands Hockey World Cup Live: ' It's a do-or-die match for us' Harmanpreet enters the match as the tournament's leading scorer with five goals.
The Netherlands are expected to keep a close watch on India's drag-flick specialist, but Harmanpreet believes India have enough other options to hurt the hosts." There is no pressure; rather, there is clarity that we have to win it.
There is no other way. It's a do-or-die match for us.
Individually also I am not feeling any pressure. I will do what I have been doing for years now.
If they are focusing of me, we have other weapons too to surprise them," he said. 18:55 (IST) Aug 22India vs Netherlands Hockey World Cup Live: India know Netherlands can be beatenThe Netherlands have a strong World Cup record and have been among the most consistent teams at the highest level.
They won their first World Cup title at the Wagener Stadion in 1973 after defeating India. They went on to win the title again in 1990 and 1998.
But India know the Dutch are not unbeatable. India defeated the Netherlands 3-2 in the final FIH Pro League match in Rotterdam in June after losing the opening game by the same scoreline.
18:51 (IST) Aug 22India vs Netherlands Hockey World Cup Live: India know how to beat the DutchIndia defeated the Netherlands 3-2 in the final match of the FIH Pro League 2025-26 season in June. Harmanpreet believes that result can give India confidence, but only if they follow the same approach and execute their plans properly."
In that match we controlled the ball possession and did not let them win the ball in our half. If we could play with a similar strategy and energy, there is no reason why we can't repeat that."
We will focus on rotation, speed and co ordination as a team. 18:49 (IST) Aug 22India vs Netherlands Hockey World Cup Live: ' The crowd is like the 12th man' The Netherlands are expected to enjoy strong home support, but Fulton believes India are accustomed to playing in front of passionate crowds."
It's like the support for us in Rourkela or Bhubaneshwar. The crowd is like the 12th man supporting them from the stands.
The only way is to score goals and put pressure on the opponent," he said. 18:43 (IST) Aug 22India vs Netherlands Hockey World Cup Live: ' Playing well in patches won't work' Harmanpreet said India must maintain their intensity and discipline until the final whistle."
Playing well in patches won't work. We have to play good hockey till the whistle is blown.
We have to maintain the same body language and attitude, that is the most important thing," Harmanpreet told PTI ahead of the big match. India have already reviewed their mistakes from the first three matches.
The captain stressed that defensive errors will be especially costly against a strong Dutch side." We have video-analysed our mistakes in the last three matches, and the focus is on not repeating them.
Defense has to be impeccable as we know that we can create opportunities in the opponents' circle and earn PC. But mistakes in the backline are not acceptable.
18:40 (IST) Aug 22India vs Netherlands Hockey World Cup Live: New format makes every point importantUnder the new World Cup format, the top two teams from Pools D and A form Pool E. The top two teams from Pool E will qualify for the semifinals.
India will not play England again in this round because they have already faced them. However, England carry three points into the second round, making India's remaining matches even more important.
The Netherlands also carry three points into the second round after beating Argentina in the first round. 8 More UpdatesIndia vs Netherlands Hockey World Cup Live: Under the new World Cup format, the top two teams from Pools D and A form Pool E.
The top two teams from Pool E will qualify for the semifinals. India will not play England again in this round because they have already faced them.
However, England carry three points into the second round, making India's remaining matches even more important. The Netherlands also carry three points into the second round after beating Argentina in the first round.
That leaves India with little margin for error as they begin the second phase. The Netherlands have a strong World Cup record and have been among the most consistent teams at the highest level.
They won their first World Cup title at the Wagener Stadion in 1973 after defeating India. They went on to win the title again in 1990 and 1998.
But India know the Dutch are not unbeatable. India defeated the Netherlands 3-2 in the final FIH Pro League match in Rotterdam in June after losing the opening game by the same scoreline.
Jugraj Singh, Abhishek and Rajinder Singh scored in that victory, and all three are part of India's World Cup squad.
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