Harmanpreet Singh scored a hat-trick (AP Image)
Harmanpreet Singh (2′, 4′, 32′), and Mandeep Singh (18′, 24′, 46) scored hat-tricks every, whereas Abhishek (41′, 57) scored a brace for India.
The Indian Men’s Hockey Team on Monday certified for the Semi-Final spherical of the nineteenth Asian Games Hangzhou 2022, with a 12-0 win over Bangladesh. With 5 wins in all their 5 Pool stage matches, India ended the Pool stage as desk toppers. Harmanpreet Singh (2′, 4′, 32′), and Mandeep Singh (18′, 24′, 46) scored hat-tricks every, whereas Abhishek (41′, 57) scored a brace for India. Lalit Kumar Upadhyay (23′), Amit Rohidas (28′), Nilakanta Sharma (47′), and Gurjant Singh (56′) additionally scored a purpose every to assist India get the win.
Jarmanpreet Singh led the primary assault of the match from the proper flanks to begin the proceedings. The in-form Indian Captain Harmanpreet Singh (2′) was proper on course on the primary penalty nook as India took an early 1-0 lead. Moments later, Harmanpreet (4′) transformed one other set-piece to make it 2-0. Despite the early lead, the relentless Indian group continued to press deep, not permitting Bangladesh to make any inroads into their circle, and India maintained their 2-0 result in shut out the primary quarter.
The begin of the second quarter noticed Bangladesh stringing alongside just a few passes inside India’s half, however the assault was damaged down by Sanjay. Minutes later, Mandeep Singh (18′) mixed with Abhishek contained in the circle to make it 3-0 for India. Abhishek supplied his second help of the match as a go from him was deflected superbly into the nets by Lalit Kumar Upadhyay (23′). A minute later, Mandeep Singh (24′) picked up a rebound from a penalty nook and struck it into the nets to make it 5-0 for India. Amit Rohidas (28′) showcased his dragflick skills, scoring from a late penalty nook and India went into halftime with a 6-0 lead.
The second half began with India sustaining possession and seeking to enhance their lead. As Abhishek managed to earn an early penalty nook for India within the third quarter, Harmanpreet Singh (32′) discovered the nets once more to finish his hat-trick. Amit Rohidas and Nilakanta Sharma defended properly as Bangladesh made harmful runs of their very own. Late into the quarter, Abhishek (41′) picked up an extended go and hammered a strong reverse hit into the nets, and India went into the ultimate quarter with 8-0 lead.
At the beginning of the ultimate quarter, Mandeep Singh (46′) struck the ball into the nets after receiving an aerial go from Abhishek. Moments later, Nilakanta Sharma (47′) hit a strong shot previous Bangladesh’s goalkeeper as India took their purpose tally to double digits. Exploiting a small hole obtainable on the left flank, Sumit made a late circle penetration and handed the ball to Gurjant Singh (56′) in entrance of the nets who struck it previous the goalkeeper to make it 11-0 for India. A minute later, Abhishek (57′) picked a go from Gurjant Singh and struck it into the nets as India received the match 12-0.
Indian Men’s Hockey Team will compete within the Semi-Final on Wednesday, October 4th, 2023.
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