India vs Ireland, Men's Hockey, Paris Olympics 2024 Highlights: India have gone on top of men's hockey Pool B at Paris Olympics 2024 with a 2-0 win over Ireland. India captain Harmanpreet Singh scored both the goals to take his tally to four goals in Olympics 2024 as India stayed unbeaten for the third straight match. Harmanpreet Singh first scored from a penalty stroke in the 11th minute and then scored again in the 19th minute. After drawing against Argentina through a last-minute equaliser by Harmanpreet Singh, India got back to winning ways in style. The top 4 from Pool B will enter quarter-finals.Â
Here are the Highlights of Paris Olympics 2024, Men's Hockey Pool B match between India and Ireland:Â
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Mandeep Singh earns India a PC. Just over 10 minutes remain in the match . They miss the chance and face more trouble as Harmanpreet Singh is shown the green card. Both teams are without one man.
Right at the start of the fourth quarter, Ireland get another Penalty Corner but Lee Cole's shot is saved. The last 10 minutes have seen India face tremendous pressure.
Ireland get another PC as Walsh's shot hits Amit Rohidas' leg. The first penalty corner is missed and they get a re-penalty corner is also missed. This is not good by India.
India launch an attack with Lalit in the thick of action at the second spot. A penalty corner is earned but it results in nothing. India tried a variation with the PC this time but Ireland defenders are alert
The second quarter has also ended and India hold a two-goal cushion. Harmanpreet Singh scored both the goals. His tally at the Paris Olympics 2024 stands at four.
India vs Ireland Hockey LIVE: Good defence by India
Ireland's Marshall charges down the right flank but is blocked well by Shamsher Singh. The Indian defence did not have to deal with much threat. Though two goal difference is nothing in hockey, it is safe to say India are closing in on a big win if they continue in the same vein.
India vs Ireland LIVE Score: India's circle penetrations
India have made eight circle penetrations while Ireland have made four. India have been dominant but this is one match where they need to increase their goal difference which will hold them in good stead later on.
The second quarter starts and the Irish coach can be seen quite animatedly talking to this players. India appeal for penalty corner right at the start but replays showed that Lalit Upadhyay's shot had struck the rival's stick and not leg.
India have taken the lead in the 11th minute with Harmanpreet Singh scoring from a penalty stroke. After Gurjant Singh made a brilliant run and passed to Mandeep Singh, the latter was tackled roughly and India got a penalty stroke. Harmanpreet made no mistake in the resultant penalty stroke!
Manpreet and Gurjant have been combining well to put Ireland defence under pressure. Jarmanpreet has also been mobile. However, India have not been using aerial passes today. Maybe its a change in strategy after using it heavily against Argentina and New Zealnd.
India get a penalty corner right at the beginning after Matthew Nelson blocks Harmanpreet's attempt to flick. But Ireland saves it. India have not been able to score the first goal in their first two matches. Harmanpreet Singh and co. would look to change that record today.
If India can win today against Ireland, they will take a big step towards the quarter-final qualification. Currently they are behind Belgium and Australia in the Pool B.
Hello and welcome! Indian hockey team will be in action against Ireland on Tuesday. India have so far won one match against New Zealand and drew another against Argentina
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