CWG 2022, IND vs SA, Men's Hockey Semi-Final Highlights: India on Saturday defeated South Africa 3-2 to reach the Commonwealth Games men's hockey final. After a goalless first quarter, India scored twice in the second quarter. Abhishek opened the scoring before Mandeep Singh made it 2-0 after a fine solo goal. Ryan Julius got South Africa back in the match after scoring off a rebound from the penalty. India restored their two-goal lead in the fourth quarter before South Africa pulled one back again to give ruffle a few feather inside the Indian dugout. India have remained unbeaten in the tournament so far, registering three wins and a draw. South Africa, on the other hand, have recorded two victories and a draw and a loss. As per the current scenario, Manpreet Singh led-side will be overwhelming favourites against world no.13 South Africa. India finished at the top of Pool B while South Africa ended their group stage campaign on the second spot. The winner of the semi-final match will be facing the winner of the other semi-final match, which will be played between Australia and England. The losers of the both the matches will be squaring off in the bronze medal match.
Here are the Highlights of the India vs South Africa Men's Hockey Semi-Final 1 match from the University Of Birmingham Hockey and Squash Centre
India are through to the final
Nervy end to this game as both teams score in quick succession
Jones with a huge save for South Africa
Sreejesh with a massive save to keep it 2-1
South Africa pull one back with Julius.
Chance for India as Varun misses his drag flick
India lead 2-0 at the interval
Goal! India take a 2-0 lead with Mandeep
Excellent save from close range
End of the first quarter
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