India vs China Hockey Highlights, Women's FIH Pro League 2024-25: India end campaign staying winless in last 10 matches

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With relegation now confirmed, the Indian women’s hockey team will now play for pride when they face China in the final match of the Women’s FIH Pro League 2024-25. India are guaranteed to finish at the bottom of the FIH Pro League standings, irrespective of the result in their final match of the campaign. They are currently four behind eighth placed England, who have concluded their campaign.

Meanwhile, Netherlands successfully defended their crown, sealing a hat-trick of titles and fifth overall trophy in six seasons of the FIH Pro’s League.

India lose against China in penultimate match to confirm relegation

Earlie yesterday, China registered a determined 3-0 win against India in Berlin, to leave the Women in Blue relegated from the FIH Pro League. It was a disappointing outing for India, who missed converting from the chances, including a penalty stroke in the fourth quarter when Deepika hit the post.

“We are giving away too many soft PCs,” was Chief Coach Harendra Singh’s half-time analysis. From only six chances in the circle for China, they scored thrice with goals from Yang Chen (21′), Ying Zhang (26′) – both these goals from PC, while Anhui Yu (45′) scored a field goal.

“Execution and good structure are what helped us win today,” was China’s immediate reaction to the victory, which continues to firmly place them in the fourth position on the points table while India remains in the ninth place. A favorable result in the upcoming game between seventh-placed Germany and eighth-placed England would give some hope for India.

India made a good start, winning a PC as early as the 4th minute, but failed to convert. China took the lead in the 21st minute through a PC converted by Yang. She gave Savita no chance of saving it. Five minutes later, Ying pumped one in to make it 2-0 by halftime, again through a PC. This one was a complete defensive collapse in PC, with the ball going in between defender Jyoti Singh’s legs.

China’s third goal was a finely struck field goal by Anhui Yu, following which India had no hope of bouncing back. Overall, the performance of the Indian women’s hockey team has been disappointing, and they will try their best to end their campaign with a win when they face China again tomorrow.

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