Thrilling Victory for India in Men's Hockey Pool B Match

The Yves-du-Manoir Stadium witnessed a nail-biting encounter on Saturday, July 27, 2024, as India secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over New Zealand in the Men’s Hockey Pool B match at 21:00 Paris Time.

Courtesy: Olympics

Match Overview:

India and New Zealand faced off in an intense battle that kept fans on the edge of their seats. New Zealand took an early lead in the 8th minute with a goal from Sam Lane, ending the first quarter 1-0 in favor of the Kiwis. However, India equalized in the second quarter with a goal from Mandeep Singh in the 24th minute, leaving the score at 1-1 at halftime.

The third quarter saw India take control, with Vivek Sagar Prasad scoring in the 34th minute, making it 2-1. New Zealand fought back in the 53rd minute with a goal from Simon Child, bringing the score to a nail-biting 2-2. The decisive moment came in the 59th minute when Harmanpreet Singh converted a penalty stroke, securing a 3-2 victory for India.

Key Match Statistics:

• Goals/Shots: India (3/11), New Zealand (2/14)

• Shooting Efficiency: India (27%), New Zealand (14%)

• Field Goals: India (1/5), New Zealand (0/5)

• Penalty Corners: India (1/5), New Zealand (2/9)

• Penalty Strokes: India (1/1)

• Possession: India (54%), New Zealand (46%)

• Attacking Circle Penetrations: Both teams (19)

Disciplinary Cards:

• Both teams received one Green Card each.

• India received one Yellow Card, while New Zealand managed to keep a clean sheet in this regard.

Scorers:

• India: Mandeep Singh (24'), Vivek Sagar Prasad (34'), Harmanpreet Singh (59')

• New Zealand: Sam Lane (8'), Simon Child (53')

Conclusion:

India's determination and strategic play were evident throughout the match, allowing them to edge out New Zealand in a closely contested game. This victory is a significant boost for India in their quest for glory in the Men's Hockey Pool B. Fans can look forward to more exciting performances as the tournament progresses.