Argentina defeated India 5-3 in a crucial Hockey World Cup pool match in Amstelveen, securing a place in the semifinals after 12 years. The result confirmed India’s elimination from the tournament. Argentina started aggressively, with Joaquin Toscani scoring in the first minute and Nicolas Della Torre extending the lead to 2-0 in the sixth minute.

Argentina increased their attacking momentum in the second half. Tomas Domene scored twice, in the 33rd and 45th minutes, to make it 4-0. Toscani then completed his second goal in the 53rd minute, giving Argentina a commanding 5-0 advantage.

India attempted a late comeback through two field goals from Sukhjit Singh in the 34th and 58th minutes, while Hardik Singh scored from a penalty stroke in the 36th minute. The fightback was not enough to avoid defeat. Defensive mistakes and Argentina’s planned attacking play ended India’s hopes, while Argentina secured a historic place in the last four.