FIH Pro League 2024-25, Highlights: India Women Beat England Women 3-2; Men's Team Go Down Against Spain In Bhubaneswar

The live-action for the India women vs England women match of the FIH Pro League 2024-25 will start at 5:15 pm IST. The match will be played at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium in Bhubaneswar.

All the matches of the Women's FIH Pro League 2024-25, Bhubaneswar leg will be telecast on the Sports18 network TV channels in India. They will be live streamed on the Jio Cinema app and website in India.

Goalkeepers: Savita, Bichu Devi Kharibam

Defenders: Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam, Nikki Pradhan, Udita, Jyoti, Ishika Chaudhary, Jyoti Chhatri

Midfielders: Vaishnavi Vitthal Phalke, Neha, Manisha Chauhan, Salima Tete (Captain), Sunelita Toppo, Lalremsiami, Baljeet Kaur, Sharmila Devi

Forwards: Navneet Kaur (Vice-Captain), Mumtaz Khan, Preeti Dubey, Rutaja Dadaso Pisal, Beauty Dungdung, Sangita Kumari, Deepika, Vandana Katariya

After the national anthems, players from both the teams took their position and coach Harender Singh on the sidelines took notes on his copy. The match started with India going for an attacking start.

Vaishnavi opened the goal-account for India with a brilliant penalty corner goal. India won the first penalty corner of the match and converted it into a goal after Sushila Chanu found an unmarked Vaishnavi Phalke at the back post, who tapped it easily into the net in the eighth minute of the game.

Q1 - IND-W 1-0 ENG-W

England have scored the equalizer! Darcy Bourne took no time to score the first goal of England in the match. Poor management from the Indian side as Bourne found the goalpost empty and shifted the ball into that.

Q1 - IND-W 1-1 ENG-W

The second half of the game started with both teams on the score of 1-1. Indian coach Harender Singh is giving inputs to the players in a huddle. Both teams are trying their hard but no result so far in the second quarter.

Q2 - IND-W 1-1 ENG-W

India converted their second penalty corner as well when Deepika scored a brilliant goal in the second quarter. There was only a tiny place between the goalkeeper and another English player but Deepika found the gap enough to take India to a lead in the game.

Q2 - IND-W 2-1 ENG-W

After a break, the second half started with the English team trailing by one goal in the match. Indian youngsters have showcased a brilliant gameplay in the third quarter.

Q3 - IND-W 2-1 ENG-W

India women managed to keep their opponents at bay with a brilliant defensive technique. England women are trying their best but could not breach the Indian defence. Meanwhile, the India men's team and Spain men's team have entered the stadium. They are watching the match. Their match will start after this match.

Q3 - IND-W 2-1 ENG-W

The fourth quarter started after a goalless third quarter. India had an opportunity but that was wasted. Now, the last 15 minutes will decide who will win this match. India are in lead after three quarters.

Q4 - IND-W 2-1 ENG-W

England women missed the back-to-back penalty corners in the fourth quarter. They got two opportunites in the first five minutes of the last quarter but they failed to convert those.

Q4 - IND-W 2-1 ENG-W

Fiona Crackles scored a late equalizer in the fourth quarter to put her team in an advantageous position. A brilliant shot from Crackles left Indian goalkeeper guessing.

Q4 - IND-W 2-2 ENG-W

Navneet Kaur has done it again! That's why she is rated highly. With only three minutes left in the game, she scored in the last quarter to put India in lead. India can win this from here.

Q4 - IND-W 3-2 ENG-W

The game ended with Navneet Kaur's late goal and she played a vital role in India's win. Toppo Sunelita was named the Player of the Match for her performance.

The men's hockey match between India and Spain will kickstart at 7:30 pm IST in the Kalinga Hockey Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Saturday, 15 February 2025.

The first quarter started after the national anthems and Harmanpreet Singh & Co. took no time to take charge. Jugraj Singh and Abhishek are included in the starting XI. Abhishek was injured in the first minute but he stood up and started again.

Q1 - IND 0-0 ESP

In the third minute of the match, India was awarded a penalty corner. Jugraj Singh attempted to make it count after receiving the ball from Hardik Singh, but his drag flick was blocked by an opposition defender. Following that, Sukhjeet Singh had a promising opportunity. He received a well-placed pass in the circle but failed to make proper contact with the ball. It seemed that the excessive spin on the ball made it difficult for him to get his stick on it.

Q1 - IND 0-0 ESP

The first quarter ended goalless and the Indian team is geared up for a much better performance in the second quarter. The second quarter started with a warning for the Indian team to not play after the whistle.

Q2 - IND 0-0 ESP

Sukhjeet Singh scored the first goal in the match. His goal gave India an early lead in the match. After that, India get back-to-back penalty corners but they failed in both chances. Harmanpreet Singh took the aim but that missed the mark.

Q2 - IND 1-0 ESP

It is an equalizer! Borja Lacalle made it a reality. He just directed the ball towards the goalpost where no Indian defender was present. It was a brilliant pass from his teammate. Spain are back in the game. With that, the second quarter ended.

Q2 - IND 1-1 ESP

Spain started the second half with an attacking mindset. Indian players tried to break their defence but gifted a penalty corner in return. Spainish player played the shot way outside the goalpost to deny the penalty. Spain got three more penalties after that one after another but they failed to convert any of those.

Q3 - IND 1-1 ESP

The first international goal for Ignacio Cobos. He took advantage of the penalty corner and converted the first penalty corner for Spain in the game. With this goal, Spain are in the lead. India need to bounce back from here.

Q3 - IND 1-2 ESP

India were trailing by one goal at the start of the fourth quarter and they managed to get a penalty corner when askes for a referral for back-stick. India got the PC but they failed to convert that.

Q4 - IND 1-2 ESP

Bruno Avila converted a penalty corner in the late fourth quarter to score his first international game and also put his team in a more comfortable situation. India need a miracle from here.

Q4 - IND 1-3 ESP

India failed to score any goal after Sukhjeet Singh's goal in the second quarter. India failed to convert any penalty corner which resulted in their defeat eventually.

Q4 - IND 1-3 ESP

India women's team won their first match against England women whereas the men's team lost their match to Spain. That's all from our side. Goodbye and goodnight!