Both India and Netherlands began aggressively. However, as time progressed, India's engine seemed to fizzle out eventually. Netherlands were on the point always; with India continuing to squander half-chances.
Eventually, Netherlands won the match 2-1. The Orange Army will meet Aussies in the Semi-finals.
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Some later drama in the match, but India fail to score another goal. Netherlands WIN!
India awarded a PENALTY CORNER! in the 55th minute. They converted their previous one, though. They fail to score here. Netherlands are toying with Indian defenders at the moment.
India ask for another PENALTY CORNER! by using their VIDEO REFERRAL! Appeal turned down.
Final three minutes. Whose game is it?
IND 1-2 NED
India under pressure are falling like a pack of cards. Netherlands gaining grip on the match. Will India stage a comeback?
IND 1-2 NED
Netherlands is given another PENALTY CORNER! They squander the chance again.
Another PENALTY CORNER! and this time it is in the nets. Well, well.. Netherlands has scored a GOAL! out of the blue in the 50th minute.
IND 1-2 NED
A brief moment of carelessness costs India a GOAL! Is this the match?
India has asked for a VIDEO REFERRAL! and it seems it was a deflection from the leg. The GOAL is DENIED! India live to fight another day.
A goal opportunity missed as Indian forwards caught snapping on the other end!
The third quarter, too, remained goalless. Both India and Netherlands have given their all to the match. It will be an exciting final quarter.
Who'll blink first - India or Netherlands?
IND 1-1 NED
India penalised by a GREEN CARD! Hardik Singh has to sit out on the bench for a while. Another spell of the stupendous game!
IND 1-1 NED
No team, India or Netherlands, have given an inch to the opponent. However, Netherlands missed a very close chance, as they fail to deflect the pass near the goal post.
Akashdeep Singh nearly pulls off a blinder. Netherlands is given another PENALTY CORNER! soon after an excellent run. No result.
Another PENALTY CORNER! No result again.
Another PENALTY CORNER! India ask for VIDEO REFERRAL! PC is denied.
Game ON!
IND 1-1 NED
The Netherlands have begun the second half on the positive note. PR Sreejesh spoils another potential attempt. NED awarded a PENALTY CORNER! The Orange Army fail to take any advantage.
IND 1-1 NED
With a minute to go to half-time, Netherlands has penalised with a GREEN CARD! India fail to get an advantage.
India and Netherlands go 1-1 at half-time! | Stay tuned for the 2nd half.
Another long shot from skipper Manpreet Singh, the forwards fail to convert. The Indian team have stepped up their attack in the last few minutes.
India successfully penetrates into Netherland's defence, but fails to find a goal, twice in a minute. Some superb display of hockey, here, tonight!
IND 1-1 NED
India and Netherlands are playing without breaking a sweat. Tireless aggression and defiant defence have kept the scoreline same.
IND 1-1 NED
The Indian team is trying to keep the possession of the ball with them, but are failing to. On the other hand, Netherlands are running away with the ball, and the game eventually.
IND 1-1 NED
A wild swipe from outside the 25-yard line by Brinkman Thierry sees the ball find the nets. India takes the VIDEO REFERRAL!, but the referee gives it a GOAL!
Netherlands are back in the game!
IND 1-1 NED
The game is so evenly poised at the moment, that both India and Netherlands have missed a chance each to score a goal. While India's shot, hit the side of the goal-post, Netherland's shot was stopped by PR Sreejesh!
India is awarded a PENALTY CORNER! and they score a GOAL!
The first attempt is thwarted by Netherland's goalkeeper, but Akashdeep Singh fires the ball in the nets. India ahead!
IND 1-0 NED
Netherlands almost breached India's defence, but a long pass went unattended, and eventually off the field. The Orange Army has more of ball possession in the last few minutes.
So far, both the teams have started on an attacking note. Despite the gameplay being so attacking, none between India and Netherlands has been able to find the nets!
IND 0-0 NED
In their quest to enter their first semi-final in World Cup since 1975, India will be clashing against Netherlands in the 4th quarter-final match of the 2018 Men’s Hockey World Cup, on December 13. It will be an exciting match for the fans to see a resurgent Indian side take on their nemesis, whom they have never defeated in a World Cup game, ever before!
In 6 matches India has played against Netherlands in the Men’s Hockey World Cup history, they have not managed to secure a victory in any one of them. Netherlands have won against India in all of the 6 matches with the total goals’ scoreline reading 26-11. India vs Netherlands, 2018 Men’s Hockey World Cup Match Free Live Streaming and Telecast Details: How to Watch IND vs NED 4th Quarter-final HWC Match Online on Hotstar and TV Channels?
India have had a great run in the tournament, so far. India played 3 matches in Pool C. In their first match; they defeated South Africa 5-0; in their second match against Belgium, it ended in 2-2 a draw. Their last group match against Canada saw India win 5-1. Men's Hockey World Cup 2018, Updated Points Table: Germany, Netherlands Claim Top Two Spots in Pool D With Wins Over Malaysia and Pakistan.
As for Netherlands, they won 7-0 against Malaysia, lost 1-4 to Germany, and defeated Pakistan by 5-1. In their crossover match, they defeated Canada by 5-0, and eventually qualified for the quarter-finals of the 2018 Men’s Hockey World Cup. Hockey World Cup 2018 Schedule, Timetable in IST: Check Out Complete Fixtures, Venue of FIH 2018 Men's Hockey WC Matches in Odisha.
Come Thursday; it will be an exciting match for the fans as the winner between India vs Netherlands will book a berth in the semi-finals. Stay tuned with us for all the latest updates about 2018 Men’s Hockey World Cup!
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