India bow to Netherlands in World Hockey League

But that was not to be as the hosts beat the visitors 2-0, thanks to first-half goals from Billy Bakker and Jeroen Hertzberger.

The result left India precariously placed after their draw against Ireland in the first game on Wednesday.

The Netherlands started the match in lightning fashion, taking the lead inside two minutes thanks to a sensational goal from Bakker that delighted the crowd .