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HOCKEY - FIH Pro League 19 Jun, 2022

Shootout victories favour India women and Netherlands, England men
Shootout victories favour India women and Netherlands, England men

Sports Bulletin Report

Lausanne (Switzerland):-It was a busy day of FIH Pro League action both at HC Rotterdam and the Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre in London. In women’s competition, two goals from Hong Li propelled China 3-2 over the USA on neutral soil, while the Indian women charged back to take the Argentina Leonas to a 2-2 tie and ultimately earn a 2-1 shootout victory. The England women rallied back with an exciting second half to beat Belgium 2-1.

On the men’s side both games of the day needed a shootout to decide the winner. Netherlands and India went to a 2-2 tie after a last second Harmanpreet drag flick forced the tie. Four-straight shootout goals gave the Dutch the 4-1 shootout win and extra point. In London, England drew 2-2 with Belgium and then the home side put on a classy shootout performance to score three and take the bonus point.

FIH Pro League – 18 June 2022

HC Rotterdam, Rotterdam (NED)

Result: Women’s Match #62

China 3, USA 2

Player of the Match: Hong Li (CHN)

Umpires: Laurine Delforge (BEL), Ivona Makar (CRO), Bruce Bale (ENG-video)

Result: Women’s Match #61

India 3, Argentina 3 (2-1 shootout)

Player of the Match: Lalremsiani (IND)

Umpires: Liu Xiaoying (CHN), Céline Martin-Schmets (BEL), Ivona Makar (CRO-video)

Result: Men’s Match #67

Netherlands 2, India 2 (4-1 Shootout)

Player of the Match: Thijs van Dam (NED)

Umpires: Jakub Mejzlik (CZE), Bruce Bale (ENG), Laurine Delforge (BEL-video)

Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre, London (ENG)

Result: Women’s Match #63

England 2, Belgium 1

Player of the Match: Fiona Crackles (ENG)

Umpires: Alison Keogh (IRL), Michelle Meister (GER), Coen van Bunge (NED-video)

Result: Men’s Match #68

England 2, Belgium 2 (3-0 shootout)

Player of the Match: David Goodfield (ENG)

Umpires: Paul Walker (ENG), Coen van Bunge (NED), Michelle Meister (GER-video)

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