Amstelveen, June 9 -- The Indian Men's Hockey Team went down fighting 2-3 against the Netherlands in a thrilling FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/25 (Men's) at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen, Netherlands.

Abhishek (20') and Jugraj Singh (54') netted a goal each for India, while Thijs van Dam (24'), Tjep Hoedemakers (33'), and Jip Janssen (57') were the goalscorers for the Netherlands, according to a release from Hockey India.

India began the first quarter with a clear intent to control the game, maintaining possession and executing quick passes to penetrate the opposition's defence early on.

In the sixth minute, forward Abhishek nearly put India ahead when he found space inside the D and unleashed a powerful shot that narrowly miss...