Rio Olympics: India lose to Netherlands in men's hockey

New Delhi: In men's hockey quarter-finals of the 2016 Rio Olympics looming on hold for a day of India, after a 1-2 defeat to world number 2, Netherlands, in Deodoro Park.A the Olympic Hockey Centre Low was the first half - during which India's defensive line was exceptional - five penalty corner chances for India to draw level with the Dutch conceded goals in the 32nd and 54th minutes after I was led to a hardcore few seconds.

India goalkeeper PR Sreejesh with saving several action defense keeping the pressure on, and Dutch, was outstanding in defense in the first half. Back line, especially, Dutch attack was averted proficient in reading and frequent shots at goal.

The second half, however, saw a familiar pattern play out. When the tap rebound in the Netherlands went ahead in the 32nd minute 1-0 Rogier Hofman, but six minutes later the scores were leveled courtesy of a penalty corner strike feisty VR Raghunath. Mink van der Weerden Sreejesh two stunning saves from the 54th minute was followed by a converted penalty corner.

With 2:30 left on the clock, Ramandeep Singh fired in a penalty corner but the ball was lost in Huddle in the Dutch goal. Netherlands to repel the defense, which held their nerves led to a harrowing final few moments of the match India in the tank, I had left. To view the PC as a riveting, but the result left India to fight another day.