Eidhoven (Netherlands): The India A men’s hockey team ended its campaign in the European tour with an 2-8 loss against the Netherlands here.
Young Indian midfielder Rajinder Singh and forward Selvam Karthi scored the two goals for India A in the final match on Sunday. India A had lost their previous game against the Netherlands 0-3 last week.
India A began the tour on July 8 and played a total of eight matches against five European teams.
India A coach Shivendra Singh reflected on the tour, stating, “While we might have had more losses than wins during this European Tour, it was never about the results but rather the learning and experience we gained as a team.” He emphasized the blend of senior and junior players in the squad, highlighting the valuable experience they acquired over the past two weeks.
As the team prepares to return to India, Coach Shivendra expressed confidence that the players would leverage this experience to enhance their performance in future matches. Throughout the exposure tour, India A faced teams from Ireland, France, England, Belgium, and the Netherlands, securing victories in three out of their eight matches.
