Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], November 24 (ANI): The group stage of the thirteenth Hockey India Senior Men’s National Championship 2023 concluded on Friday with Hockey Punjab, Uttar Pradesh Hockey, Le Puducherry Hockey, Delhi Hockey, and Hockey Association of Odisha registering victories of their respective matches on the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium, Chennai.
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Hockey Punjab confirmed quarter-final berth in fashion by defeating Hockey Uttarakhand 13-0 within the first match of the day. Indian Men’s Hockey Team Captain Harmanpreet Singh (22′, 23′, 55′) led by instance, scoring a hat-trick. He was joined on the scoresheet by Parvinder Singh (12′), Harsahib Singh (15′, 54′), Kanwarjeet Singh (58′) together with Indian Men’s Hockey Team defender Jugraj Singh (14′, 18′, 39′), and forwards Dilpreet Singh (37′, 48′) and Sukhjeet Singh (52′).
Uttar Pradesh Hockey completed the Pool stage as desk toppers. In the second sport of the day, Uttar Pradesh Hockey defeated Hockey Rajasthan 8-1. Sunil Yadav (5′) opened the account for Uttar Pradesh Hockey, adopted by targets from Indian Men’s Hockey Team forwards Pawan Rajbhar (7′) and Lalit Kumar Upadhyay (11′). Uttar Pradesh Hockey Captain and Indian Men’s Hockey Team midfielder Rajkumar Pal (33′) additionally pitched in with a discipline purpose. Sahani Arun (21′, 49′), Faraz Mohd (22′), and Manish Yadav (23′) scored the remaining targets for Uttar Pradesh Hockey. Meanwhile, the one purpose for Hockey Rajasthan was scored by Akhtar Shoyab (35′).
Le Puducherry Hockey overpowered Kerala Hockey within the third match and witnessed Le Puducherry Hockey beat Kerala Hockey by 6-0. Veerathamizhan (21′, 56′, 58′) ran the present for Le Puducherry Hockey with a hat-trick. The different goalscorers for Le Puducherry have been P Baskaran (7′), and R. Ranjith (15′, 17′).
Delhi Hockey ran rampant within the fourth match of the day, Delhi Hockey comprehensively defeated Hockey Arunachal 23-0. The goalscorers for Delhi Hockey have been Vashudev (2′, 5′, 8′, 20′, 41′, 43′, 55′, 58′), Amit (4′, 12′), Lovepreet Singh (12′, 19′, 45′, 49′), Rahul (13′), Dheeraj Vats (21′, 23′), Rohit (25′, 42′), Rahul Gharai (30′, 30′), Captain Gursimran Singh (33′), and Thakur Yash (60′).
The final match of the day noticed the Hockey Association of Odisha beat Telangana Hockey 7-0 and booked the quarter-final spot. Indian Men’s Hockey Team defender and Hockey Association of Odisha Captain Dipsan Tirkey (24′) scored the primary purpose via a penalty nook. He was assisted in his goalscoring efforts by Rajin Kandulna (25′), Indian Men’s Hockey Team defender Amit Rohidas (31′), Ajay Kumar Ekka (36′), Indian Men’s Hockey Team defender Nilam Sanjeep Xess (43′), Rosan Minz (57′), and Rajin Kandulna (60′). (ANI)
Source: www.hindustantimes.com
