The Indian women’s hockey team’s challenging run in the FIH Pro League continued as they suffered a 1-3 defeat to Germany in the first match of the England leg on Saturday. This defeat marks India’s fifth consecutive loss in the European leg of the Pro League, having previously been beaten twice each by Belgium and Argentina in Antwerp earlier this month.

The match saw Germany take an early lead in the 13th minute with a field goal from Stapenhorst Charlotte. India managed to equalize in the 23rd minute with a goal from Deepika. However, Germany quickly regained the lead just a minute later, with Zimmermann Sonja converting a penalty corner in the 24th minute.

The German team further solidified their advantage with a third goal, leaving India unable to mount a comeback. The Indian team struggled to find their rhythm and was unable to capitalize on scoring opportunities, leading to another disappointing result in their Pro League campaign.

India will look to regroup and find solutions to their current struggles as they prepare for their upcoming matches. The team’s performance in the European leg has highlighted areas needing improvement, particularly in defensive organization and penalty corner conversions.

Despite the setbacks, the Indian women’s hockey team remains focused on learning from these experiences and enhancing their performance. With upcoming fixtures in the Pro League, they have the opportunity to bounce back and demonstrate their potential on the international stage.