The Indian men's hockey team is set to face Argentina in a crucial FIH Pro League match today, June 12, 2025, with India looking to avenge their narrow 3-4 defeat from Wednesday. The match is scheduled to take place at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen, Netherlands, at 6:30 PM IST.
India is aiming to break their winless streak in the European leg of the Pro League. In their previous encounter on June 11, 2025, Argentina prevailed in a thrilling contest. Despite a spirited performance and a brace from captain Harmanpreet Singh, India fell short, suffering their third consecutive loss in Europe. Abhishek also contributed with a goal for the Indian side. Argentina's goals were scored by Matias Rey, Lucas Martinez, Santiago Tarazona, and Lucio Mendez.
The previous match saw Argentina taking an early lead, with Matias Rey scoring in the third minute. India fought back, with Harmanpreet Singh converting a penalty corner to level the score. However, Argentina regained the lead through Lucas Martinez. In the third quarter, Harmanpreet Singh scored again, bringing the score to 2-2, but Argentina responded quickly with a goal from Santiago Tarazona. Abhishek then equalized for India, making it 3-3. The final quarter saw Lucio Mendez scoring early, securing a 4-3 lead for Argentina, which they managed to hold until the end.
India is currently fourth in the FIH Pro League points table with 15 points from 11 games. Argentina are level with Spain and India on the points table, with 15 points each. This upcoming match is crucial for India to improve their standing and gain momentum in the league.
The match will be broadcast on the Star Sports Network TV channels in India and will be live-streamed on the JioHotstar app and website. Hockey fans in India will be eagerly watching to see if the Men in Blue can turn the tables and secure a victory against Argentina.
