India vs New Zealand, Hockey World Cup 2023, Highlights: India lost 4-5 to New Zealand in the penalty shootout of the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup crossover match at the Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar on Sunday. The match moved into the penalties after both India and New Zealand were tied at 3 goals each in the full time. Lalit Upadhyay scored from the right flank to break the deadlock while Sukhjeet Singh followed him with another goal as India scored two in the second quarter. The same quarter also saw Sam Lane helping the guests close the gap on India. The hosts extended their lead to 3-1 as Varun Kumar scored India's third goal in the third quarter. However, New Zealand scored later in the third quarter to make it 2-3 before they levelled the scores in the final quarter.
Here are the Highlights of the India vs New Zealand, 2023 Men's Hockey World Cup Match, Straight from the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar
- 20:51 (IST)IND vs NZ, Live: Kane Russell converts successfullyNew Zealand also get their first target on point after goalkeeper Sreejesh commits a foul during Sam Lane's attempt, after which New Zealand get a penalty. Later, Kane Russell brilliantly places the ball into the nets as the visitors get at par with India.
- 20:41 (IST)IND vs NZ, Live - Quarter 4: Harmanpreet fails to convertIndia miss out on a brilliant opportunity to take a lead after Harmanpreet Singh fails to capitalize on the penalty corner. Harmanpreet produces a drag-flick but it lacks power and the coming threat gets easily averted by the defenders.
- 20:33 (IST)IND vs NZ, Live - Quarter 4: GOALGOAL!!! New Zealand finally take a sigh of relief as they score their third goal of the night and get at par with India. After Kane Russell could not capitalize on the aerial pass, Findlay finds the ball at the near post and fires a shot towards the target. The ball perfectly dodges goalkeeper Krishan Pathak and hits the net.
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- 20:23 (IST)IND vs NZ, Live - Quarter 3: GOAL!!!GOAL!!! New Zealand are giving a tough fight to India as they score their second goal of the night. Kane Russell brilliantly capitalizes on the penalty corner and unleashes a drag-flick, which straight away enters the net. The visitors are just one goal away from equallising the score,
- 20:18 (IST)IND vs NZ, Live - Quarter 3: GOAL!!!GOAL!!! What a shot from Varun Kumar as India get their third goal of the night. Varun receives a pass from Akashdeep Singh and fires a shot towards the target as Dixon completely fails to avert the coming danger. Moment of worry for New Zealand as the hosts have taken 3-1 lead.
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- 19:55 (IST)IND vs NZ, Live: End of first-halfThis marks the end of the first-half of the crossover match between India and New Zealand. India have taken 2-1 lead over New Zealand in the game so far. Lalit Kumar Upadhyay and Sukhjeet scored for India while Sam Lane gave New Zealand their first breakthrough.
- 19:50 (IST)IND vs NZ, Live - Quarter 2: GOAL!!!GOAL!!! New Zealand finally take a sigh of relief after Sam Lane provide them with their first goal. Simon Child delivers a pass to Lane, who perfectly dodges Sreejesh to send the ball into the target. New Zealand eyeing another goal to get at par with India.
- 19:48 (IST)IND vs NZ, Live - Quarter 2: GOAL!!!GOAL!!! Team India get their second breakthrough of the night after Sukhjeet scores for the hosts. Harmanpreet Singh produces a powerful drag-flick, which goes as a rebound to Sukhjeet, who then easily places it inside the net. India take 2-0 lead in the game.
- 19:44 (IST)IND vs NZ, Live - Quarter 2: India miss another goalVarum Kumar fires a drag-flick after receive a penalty corner but goalkeeper Dixon makes a brilliant save. However, Nilakanta Sharma finds the ball and comfortably places it inside the net. But, India are denied the goal due to a back stick from Abhishek before the ball reached Nilakanta.
- 19:35 (IST)IND vs NZ, Live - Quarter 2: GOAL!!!GOAL!!! Team India get their first breakthrough within few minutes of the second quarter. Harmanpreet Singh dribbles the ball and gives a pass to Shamsher, who in return perfectly passes it to Lalit, who then unleashes it towards the target. India have taken 1-0 lead.
- 19:32 (IST)IND vs NZ, Live: 2nd Quarter beginsThe second quarter of the crossover match between India and New Zealand starts. Both the teams are creating equal number of opportunities to get a goal and playing a aggressive game. It will be interesting to see that which will be taking the lead first.
- 19:27 (IST)