DUBLIN, June 26: Beauty Dungdung’s goal was the lone bright spot as the Indian junior women’s hockey team lost 1-4 to the Netherlands in the final of the U-23 5 Nations Tournament here on Sunday.
India’s lone goal came from Dungdung (29th), while Belen Van Der Broek (26th), Amber Brouwer (31st), Emma Santbrink (53rd), and Sanne Hak (55th) scored for the Netherlands.
The Netherlands put India under early pressure with its first Penalty Corner just minutes after the game began.
The Netherlands did not have to wait long for their first goal, as Belen Van Der Broek scored on a PC in the 26th minute.
After India won a PC, Dungdung levelled the contest in the 29th minute. A minute later, the Dutch gained another PC, which Amber Brouwer converted, putting them ahead at the half-time break.
The third quarter went by with no goals scored. The Netherlands started the game’s last quarter on the offensive, and earned their first PC of the fourth quarter in five minutes.
Emma Santbrink scored the third goal for the Netherlands in the 53rd minute, and Sanne Hak added another two minutes later. (PTI)
