Bhubaneswar, Feb. 25 -- After a thrilling 2-2 draw, India grabbed the bonus point as they defeated the Netherlands 2-1 in shootout during the FIH Hockey Pro League (Women) at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday.
Despite being two goals down, India made a remarkable comeback in the third quarter with goals coming from Deepika (35') and Baljeet Kaur (43'). Captain Pien Sanders ( 17') and Fay van der Elst (28') scored for the Netherlands.
Following the incredible upset victory, Hockey India announced cash award of Rs 1 lakh to each Indian player and Rs. 50,000 to each member of the support staff in addition to their existing policy of rewarding Rs. 50,000 for every victory.
The Dutch were dominant in the first quarter both, in t...
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