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India lose 4-7 to Netherlands in quarters

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MUSCAT: India suffered a 4-7 loss to the Netherlands within the quarterfinals of the FIH Hockey5s Males’s World Cup on Tuesday.

Mohammed Raheel (1’, 7’, 25’) scored a hat-trick, whereas Mandeep Mor (11’) netted a objective for India. For the Netherlands, Sander de Wijn (4’, 15’), and Alexander Schop (10’, 26’) scored a brace every with Lucas Middendorp (12’), Jamie van Aart (13’), and Pepijn Reyenga (20’) netting a objective every.

The match unfolded with a promising begin for India, as Mohammed Raheel (1’) showcased his abilities with a exceptional discipline objective within the very first minute, setting the tone for an intense competitors.

Nonetheless, the Netherlands swiftly responded to India’s early lead, with Sander de Wijn (4’) levelling the rating. Undeterred by the short equalizer, India intensified their offensive methods, main to a different objective by Mohammed Raheel (7’). Regardless of the renewed lead, the Netherlands, demonstrating resilience, managed to equalize as soon as once more, courtesy of a objective by Alexander Schop (10’).

The back-and-forth nature of the match continued, with Mandeep Mor (11’) reclaiming the lead for India. However, the Netherlands countered with a fast succession of objectives, as Lucas Middendorp (12’) and Jamie van Aart (13’) skillfully discovered the again of the web, swinging the momentum in favour of the Netherlands.

Heading into halftime, Sander de Wijn (15’) delivered a vital problem objective, leaving India trailing. The second half witnessed the Netherlands asserting their dominance, as Pepijn Reyenga (20’) and Alexander Schop (26’) additional prolonged their lead.

Regardless of a valiant effort by Mohammed Raheel (25’) who as soon as once more scored a objective to finish his hat-trick, India in the end fell quick, succumbing to a 4-7 defeat.

India will subsequent play in opposition to Kenya within the 5-Eighth place match later within the day.

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