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India Women’s Hockey Team Defeated 0‑2 by Defending Champions Netherlands

In the second‑stage match of the 2026 Hockey World Cup, India’s women’s team lost 0‑2 to the Netherlands.

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Key Points

5 points

India lost 0‑2 to the Netherlands.

Goals: Yibbi Jansen (2’) and Frederique Matla (38’).

India has one point from a draw with China.

Next match: India must defeat Australia to keep semi‑final hopes.

Netherlands now have six points and are the defending champions.

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The Dutch goals were scored by Yibbi Jansen in the second minute and Frederique Matla in the thirty‑eighth minute.

India’s only point comes from a previous draw with China, and they must beat Australia to stay in contention for the semi‑finals.

The Netherlands, as the defending champions, moved to six points and remain favorites in the tournament.

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8 words

defending champions

the team that won the previous tournament and is trying to win again

draw

a game that ends with both teams having the same score

semi‑finals

the round before the final, with four teams left

point

a unit of scoring that shows how many games a team has earned

tournament

a series of games where many teams compete to find a winner

goal

when the ball goes into the net, giving the team a point

goalkeeper

the player who protects the net and tries to stop goals

penalty corner

a set play that gives the attacking team a chance to score after a foul near the goal

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