FIH Pro League: Harmanpreet Singh’s Hat-trick Guides India to 5-4 Win Over Argentina – News18

Captain Harmanpreet Singh led from the entrance with a sensational hat-trick because the Indian males’s hockey crew recorded an exhilarating 5-4 win over Argentina within the FIH Hockey Pro League right here.

Besides Harmanpreet (29’, 50’ and 52’), Araijeet Singh Hundal (7’) and Gurjant Singh (18’) additionally scored for India, whereas Federico Monja (3’), Nicolas Keenan (24’), Tadeo Marucci (54’) and Lucas Martinez (57’) had been on track for Argentina on Sunday.

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India made a very good begin, preserving the ball for a lot of the first quarter and got here up with correct passes to make their approach into the Argentina placing circle. However, Argentina drew first blood when Federico discovered the again of the web from a detailed vary to offer them a 1-0 lead.

In response, India equalized shortly as Araijeet scored a superb subject purpose. India additionally earned a penalty nook however did not capitalize on it as the primary quarter ended 1-1.

India began the second quarter on a excessive notice. The quick counter-attacking aggressive method helped India lengthen their lead after Gurjant scored a wonderful subject purpose.

India had been barely dodgy the following couple of minutes after scoring the purpose as they gave up possession and had been punished when Argentina broke into a fast counter, making their approach by means of the left flank.

It was Nicolas Keenan who drove into the Indian circle, beating the defenders to strike the ball into India’s purpose levelling the rating at 2-2. However, India earned a PC with a minute remaining within the quarter and Harmanpreet made it 3-2 in India’s favour.

The third quarter was entertaining with each groups displaying quick-fire hockey. India secured a penalty nook however couldn’t convert it as Harmanpreet’s shot was blocked properly by the Argentina goalkeeper. With each groups defence standing tall, the third quarter remained goalless.

India got here out in high gear within the fourth quarter as they pushed Argentina to make errors, resulting in a PC being awarded with 10 minutes remaining. The choice was modified to a penalty stroke and Harmanpreet’s low highly effective shot discovered the again of the web as India took a 4-2 lead.

Two minutes later, India had been awarded one other penalty stroke, which was once more efficiently transformed by Harmanpreet.

Argentina pulled two targets again in fast succession as Tadeo and Lucas discovered the again of the web to arrange an thrilling end to the sport. The match ended with India profitable 5-4.

India will subsequent tackle Germany on June 1.

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