Indian men’s hockey team finally managed a slim victory in the FIH Pro League, at the venue in Antwerp, Belgium, by defeating Argentina in a carefully contested match on Sunday.
The scoring started off early as Argentina took the guide with a intention from Monja Federico in the 2nd minute. India rapidly responded, leveling the score at 1-1 in the 12th moment with a sensational extended-array strike from Araijeet Singh Hundal.
India then took the direct in the 18th minute through Gurjant Singh’s amazing complete soon after a superb create-up play. On the other hand, Argentina fought again fiercely, equalizing at 2-2 in the 24th moment with Keenan Nicolas changing a penalty corner.
Victory! The Indian hockey group triumphs in excess of Argentina with an outstanding functionality! 🔥
Goalscorers:
Monja Federico 3’
Keenan Nicolas 24’ (Personal computer)
Marcucci Tadeo 54’
Martinez Lucas 57’
Hundal Araijeet Singh 7’
Gurjant Singh 18’
Harmanpreet Singh 29’ (Computer) 50’ 52’ (PS)… pic.twitter.com/Vww2qw77Dx
— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) May 26, 2024
India regained the guide just ahead of halftime, courtesy of Harmanpreet Singh’s expertly taken penalty corner in the 29th moment, earning it 3-2.
In the second 50 percent, Harmanpreet Singh continued his outstanding general performance, scoring two more plans for India. He concluded his hat-trick by changing two penalty strokes, extending India’s guide to 5-2.
Nonetheless, Argentina showed excellent resilience, with Marcucci Tadeo and Martinez Lucas scoring in fast succession to slender the hole to 5-4.
Even with Argentina’s late surge, India held on to safe a hard-fought victory in a thrilling contest.
India is at the moment put next on the factors table in the FIH Professional League, accumulating 21 points from 12 game titles with 4 wins. The Netherlands qualified prospects the table with 26 factors.
What upcoming for India?
Future up for India is a important match from Germany scheduled for June 1st, Saturday, at 2:30 PM in London, England.
Goalscorers:
Argentina: Monja Federico 3’, Keenan Nicolas 24’ (Personal computer), Marcucci Tadeo 54’, Martinez Lucas 57’
India: Hundal Araijeet Singh 7’, Gurjant Singh 18’, Harmanpreet Singh 29’ (Laptop) 50’ 52’ (PS)