Indian men’s hockey team led by Manpreet Singh beat Canada 8-0 in their third Pool B match.
So far six different players have scored goals for Team India. Harmanpreet Singh and Akashdeep Singh scored the highest two goals each. Apart from this, Amit Rohidas, Lalit Upadhyay, Gurjant Singh and Mandeep Singh have scored for India.
first quarter game
The Indian team scored two goals in the first quarter itself. India got a penalty corner in the seventh minute itself. In this, Harmanpreet Singh scored a brilliant goal on the drag flick. After this, Amit Rohidas scored a goal in the 10th minute to give Team India a 2-0 lead in the first quarter.
second quarter game
In the second quarter, India kept ball possession and did not give any chance to Canada. Lalit Upadhyay scored the third goal for India in the 20th minute. Gurjant Singh scored the fourth goal for India in the 27th minute. He scored a brilliant field goal on the counter attack.
third quarter game
In the third quarter, Akashdeep Singh scored the fifth goal for India in the 38th minute. Abhishek missed the goal in the 38th and 40th minutes. At the same time, Akashdeep Singh played a shot in the 41st minute, but the Canadian goalkeeper stopped it. The Indian men’s hockey team is also eyeing a place in the semi-finals. Although a win over Canada will not confirm Team India’s place in the semi-finals, but the team’s claim will definitely be strengthened. The Indian women’s hockey team has already reached the semi-finals. India, led by Savita Poonia, beat Canada 3-2. Now the Indian women’s hockey team will face Australia in the semi-finals.
The Indian men’s hockey team is currently at number two in its group (Pool-B). India currently have 4 points from two matches. The team won one match against Ghana 11–0, while against England the team had to draw 4–4. England team is at the top of Pool B. He has 7 points from three matches. Wales are third in Pool B with 3 points. At the same time, in Pool A, the Australian team is on top with six points. South Africa and New Zealand share the same 4-4 points, but South Africa are second and New Zealand third due to better goal difference. Pakistan team is fourth in Pool A with one point. The Indian men’s hockey team registered a massive victory against Ghana in their campaign to win the first gold medal at the Commonwealth Games. However, this was followed by a 4-4 draw against England after taking a 3-0 lead. India, led by skipper Manpreet, won the bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics last year after 41 years. This time around, Team Manpreet wants to end the Australian dominance in the Commonwealth Games. Australia has won all six gold medals so far. The Indian team, which failed to win a medal in Gold Coast 2018, is hungry for success. India won silver medals in 2010 and 2014. Under the guidance of Australian resident head coach Graham Reid, the Indian team has improved a lot over the years. In the Commonwealth Games, India has to overcome the challenge of tough rivals like Australia, New Zealand, England and Canada.
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Indian men’s hockey team led by Manpreet Singh beat Canada 8-0 in their third Pool B match.
So far six different players have scored goals for Team India. Harmanpreet Singh and Akashdeep Singh scored the highest two goals each. Apart from this, Amit Rohidas, Lalit Upadhyay, Gurjant Singh and Mandeep Singh have scored for India.
first quarter game
The Indian team scored two goals in the first quarter itself. India got a penalty corner in the seventh minute itself. In this, Harmanpreet Singh scored a brilliant goal on the drag flick. After this, Amit Rohidas scored a goal in the 10th minute to give Team India a 2-0 lead in the first quarter.
second quarter game
In the second quarter, India kept ball possession and did not give any chance to Canada. Lalit Upadhyay scored the third goal for India in the 20th minute. Gurjant Singh scored the fourth goal for India in the 27th minute. He scored a brilliant field goal on the counter attack.
third quarter game
In the third quarter, Akashdeep Singh scored the fifth goal for India in the 38th minute. Abhishek missed the goal in the 38th and 40th minutes. At the same time, Akashdeep Singh played a shot in the 41st minute, but the Canadian goalkeeper stopped it.