In the end, as seconds ticked away furiously, India hanging on at 1-1, it seemed that the Dutch had scored. India didn't have any referrals left. But umpire Gareth Greenfield used his umpire's referral and ruled the goal out giving the Netherlands a penalty corner. India breathed. Three penalty corners in succession; all saved by the defence.

Finally, the ball was thrown into the Dutch half as India counted down the seconds. A huge celebration on the bench as the hooter went signalling India's entry into the Champions Trophy final; their second consecutive and a replay of the 2016 final which was also against World Champions Australia.