Rotterdam, June 14 -- The Indian Men's Hockey Team suffered a narrow 2-3 loss against the Netherlands at Hockey Club Rotterdam on Sunday.

Dilpreet Singh (10') and Sukhjeet Singh (33') scored for India, while Miles Bukkens (3'), Koen Bijen (23') and Tijmen Reyenga (40') found the back of the net for the Dutch, according to a press release.

The hosts began the game on the front foot, controlling possession as they looked to make early inroads. They piled on the pressure with four penalty corners in quick succession and drew first blood as Miles Bukkens (3') fired an upright reverse finish past the Indian goalkeeper to give the Netherlands the lead.

Shilanand Lakra nearly got India back on level terms soon after, as he hit the post in the...