Amstelveen, Netherlands – June 11, 2025:
The Indian men’s hockey team suffered a narrow 3–4 defeat to Argentina in their latest FIH Pro League fixture at Wagener Stadium, extending their losing run to three matches during the European leg. (espn.com)
⚽ Fast-Paced Exchange
Argentina drew first blood early in the 3rd minute as captain Matías Rey capitalized on a defensive error by Amit Rohidas. The ball deflected off goalie Krishan Pathak, resulting in a brilliant strike. (indianexpress.com)
India responded swiftly, with Harmanpreet Singh converting a penalty corner in the 12th minute to level the score. (espn.com)
Lucas Martínez restored Argentina’s lead in the 17th minute, again exploiting another defensive lapse. (indianexpress.com)
Early in the third quarter, India earned a penalty stroke—Harmanpreet stepped up again, making it 2–2. But just a minute later, Santiago Tarazona struck for Argentina to swing the game back in their favor. (espn.com)
Midway through the third quarter, Abhishek leveled the score with a quick field goal from a rebound. (espn.com)
🥅 Argentina Seals the Win
Argentina sealed their victory just 18 seconds into the final quarter when Lucio Méndez capitalized on early momentum to make it 4–3. Despite a late surge by India, the defense held firm, allowing Argentina to walk away with all three points. (business-standard.com)
📉 Setback in European Leg
This defeat marks India’s third consecutive loss after earlier tight battles against the Netherlands, adding pressure on Craig Fulton’s side to regroup before their rematch with Argentina on June 12. (espn.com)
From a defensive standpoint, unforced errors—particularly in crucial moments—cost India dearly. While the attacking unit, led by Harmanpreet’s brace and Abhishek’s rebound finish, showed flashes of quality, lapses at the back were too frequent to overcome. (hindustantimes.com)
🏆 Tournament Standings
Following this match, India and Argentina remain level on 15 points in the FIH Pro League standings, both having recorded five wins and six losses across 11 games. (business-standard.com)
India, despite their positive early-season form, now need consistent performances to climb the leaderboard during this European tour.
⚠️ Disclaimer
This report is based on live-action updates and post-match analysis as of June 11, 2025. Detailed statistics and official match summaries are subject to final confirmation by FIH and team authorities.
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