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FIH Hockey Pro League IND vs ESP HIGHLIGHTS: IND beat ESP 2-0; ENG W beat IND W in shoot-out

FIH Hockey Pro League HIGHLIGHTS: England women beat India women 2-1 in the penalty shoot-out after the match ended at 2-2 after regular time

Aditya Kaushik New Delhi
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2 min read Last Updated : Feb 16 2025 | 9:49 PM IST

The Indian women's hockey team put up a strong fight but lost 1-2 in a shoot-out against England after a 2-2 draw in regulation time in their FIH Pro League match. England’s Paige Gillot (40’) and Tessa Howard (56’) scored from penalty corners, while India’s Navneet Kaur (53’) converted a penalty stroke, and Rutuja Pisal (57’) netted a field goal. In the shoot-out, only Navneet scored for India, while England secured the bonus point with successful attempts from Lily Walker and Sophie Hamilton.
 
England dominated early, securing multiple penalty corners but failing to score. India’s best chances came through Kaur, but England’s goalkeeper kept them at bay. After a goalless first half, England took the lead in the third quarter before India equalized twice. A last-minute penalty corner for England was defended well, forcing a shoot-out where India faltered. 
 
On the other hand, The Indian men's hockey team secured a 2-0 victory over Spain in their return-leg match of the FIH Pro League, bouncing back from a 1-3 loss in the previous encounter. India dominated possession and created multiple chances before breaking the deadlock in the third quarter. Mandeep Singh (32’) and Dilpreet Singh (39’) scored field goals to seal the win.
 
Despite early missed opportunities and strong Spanish defense, India maintained pressure. Goalkeeper Krishan Bahadur Pathak made key saves, while Spain failed to convert late penalty corners. India’s defense stood firm in the absence of captain Harmanpreet Singh.
 

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FIH Hockey Pro League IND W vs ENG W, LIVE UPDATES: Saturday match recap

India secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over England in their FIH Women's Pro League season opener at the Kalinga Stadium. Vaishnavi Phalke opened the scoring in the sixth minute, but England quickly equalized through Darcy Bourne. Deepika restored India's lead in the second quarter with a powerful drag-flick. England pressed hard and leveled again through Fiona Crackles with two minutes left. However, just before the final hooter, Navneet Kaur fired in the winning goal off Ishika Choudhary’s pass. Goalkeeper Savita Punia made crucial saves, helping India clinch a dramatic win in front of their home crowd. 

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FIH Hockey Pro League IND W vs ENG W, LIVE UPDATES: Indian women's team in action soon

Indian women's team will be in action against England from 5:15 PM IST, i.e., 30 minutes from now.

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FIH Hockey Pro League IND W vs ENG W, LIVE UPDATES: India women vs England women Saturday result

India women beat Engalnd women 3-2 on Saturday to kick-off their campaighn in FIH Hockey Pro League 2025.

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FIH Hockey Pro League IND W vs ENG W, LIVE UPDATES: India women's and England women's position in points table

India sit on 7th position in the table after one win in as many games. England on the other hand stay at 8th spot after just one win 5 games so far in the tournament.

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FIH Hockey Pro League IND W vs ENG W, LIVE UPDATES: England women's full squad

England women's squad: Alexander Beth, Atkinson Alice, Axford Maddie, Balsdon Grace, Bingham Lottie, Boss Hannah, Bourne Darcy, Crackles Fiona, Crowson Megan, Curtis Katie, Dixon Abbie, Gardens Georgie, Giglio Millie, Gillott Paige, Hamilton Olivia, Hamilton Sophie, Heesh Sabbie, Hope Rosemary, Howard Tessa, Lock Pippa, Manton Becky, Martin Sofia, Neal Elizabeth, Peel Flora, Petter Isabelle, Pinner Jo, Pritchard Miriam, Rayer Elena, Taylor Martha, Walker Lily, Welch Mila

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FIH Hockey Pro League IND W vs ENG W, LIVE UPDATES: India women's full squad

India women's squad: Savita Punia, Bichu Devi Kharibam, Nikki Pradhan, Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam, Udita, Ishika Chaudhary, Jyoti Chhatri, Jyoti, Vaishnavi Vitthal Phalke, Neha, Salima Tete (captain), Manisha Chauhan, Sunelita Toppo, Lalremsiami, Sharmila Devi, Baljeet Kaur, Navneet Kaur, Sangita Kumari, Vandana Katariya, Deepika, Preeti Dubey, Rutaja Dadaso Pisal, Beauty Dungdung, Mumtaz Khan.

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FIH Hockey Pro League LIVE UPDATES: Welcome to the live blog

Welcome to the live blog of FIH Hockey Pro League February 16 matches. Today, India's women's team will square off against England's women's team, while India's men's team will take on Spain. Which two teams will walk off from Kalinga Stadium with a win today? Stay tuned to find out.

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First Published: Feb 16 2025 | 3:31 PM IST