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Pro League 2024: Disappointing performance of Indian women's hockey team, lost to Argentina 0-5
Pro League 2024: In the opening quarter, India focused on maintaining ball possession and controlling the pace of the game. However, Argentina responded with sharp attacks, earning several penalty corners, but were unable to capitalize due to some excellent saves from Indian goalkeeper Bichu Devi Kharibam.
The Indian women's hockey team lost 0-5 to Argentina in their first match in the European stage of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24. Agustina Gorzelny (13′), Valentina Raposo (24′), Victoria Miranda (41′), and Julieta Jankunas (53′, 59′) scored for Argentina.
In the opening quarter, India focused on maintaining ball possession and controlling the pace of the game. However, Argentina responded with sharp attacks, earning several penalty corners, but were unable to capitalize due to some excellent saves from Indian goalkeeper Bichu Devi Kharibam.
Despite this, Argentina maintained control of the game and Agustina Gorzelani (13′) eventually converted a penalty corner with a fine shot just before the end of the quarter. India started the second quarter with an aggressive approach to equalize.
India's attempts were, however, thwarted by Argentina's strong defense and potent counterattacks. Valentina Raposo (24') made a good conversion from a penalty corner to give the South American team a bigger lead. Argentina easily led 2-0 at the half and seized complete control of the game.
