India vs South Africa, Hockey World Cup 2023, 9-12 Classification Highlights: India Beat South Africa 5-2 In Classification Match, Finish 9th
India vs South Africa, Hockey World Cup 2023 Highlights: India on Saturday defeated South Africa 5-2 in the Classification play-off match to take the ninth spot in the Hockey Men's World Cup in Rourkela
India vs South Africa, Hockey World Cup 2023 Highlights:Â India on Saturday defeated South Africa 5-2 in the Classification play-off match to take the ninth spot in the Hockey Men's World Cup in Rourkela. Â Abhishek Nain scored a brilliant field goal to open the scoring in the first quarter, before Harmanpreet converted a penalty corner to double India's advantage. After a goalless 2nd and 3rd quarters, Shamsher Singh, Akashdeep Singh and Sukhjeet Singh found the net for India in the final quarter. For South Africa, Samkelo Mvimbi scored a field goal, while Mustaphaa Cassiem converted a penalty stroke.
Here are the Highlights of the India vs South Africa, 2023 Men's Hockey World Cup Match, Straight from the Birsa Munda Stadium in Rourkela
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India defeat South Africa 5-2 in Classification match, finish ninth at the Hockey World Cup
India finally get their third goal. Shamsher Singh nods home from close range after a howler from the goalkeeper. But the credit goes to Abhishek, who eventually did well to put the ball in the box
No goals in the second quarter as India lead 2-0 at the break. They are in control and had plenty of chances to increase the deficit. But it remains 2-0.
India win a penalty corner after a successful review. There was a push by a South Africa defender and India have a golden chance to further stamo their authority.
Time for the national anthems of both the teams and the players are out on the field. Both sides will surely be looking to end the tournament on a high with a win today.
India and South Africa have faced each other a total of 16 times with India coming out of top 11 times. South Africa have won just one match while four finished in a draw.
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