Netherlands beat India to advance to World Cup Semi-finals

Hosts India went down fighting against the Netherlands in their quarterfinals clash. India took the lead in the match in the 12th minute with Akashdeep Singh scoring. But the Netherlands equalised with seconds remaining in the first quarter through Thierry Brinkman.

After two goal-less quarters, Indian hearts were shattered when Mink van der Weerden scored from a penalty corner to put the Netherlands in front. India tried in vain to find the equaliser but the scoreline read 2-1 in favor of the three time Worldcup winners.

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