Hockey World Cup 2023: India starts the tournament on a winning note

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 The Indian men’s hockey team started their Hockey World Cup tournament with a comfortable win over Spain played at Birsa Munda International Stadium, Rourkela on 13 January 2023.

It could have been an ideal start for Spain as Iglesias produced a lovely shot, but P Sreejesh denied them a goal with a superb save. India made four circle penetrations while Spain attempted 3 times. A superb rebound goal by Amit Rohidas in the 12th minute gave India a 1-0 lead and ended the first quarter with the same scoreline.

The second quarter was an aggressive beginning by both teams but did not yield any results. Spain earned a penalty corner, but Krishna Pathak produced a stunning save. India doubled their lead as Hardik went and dribbled before it deflects from the Spanish defender in the 26th minute. Akashdeep Singh was awarded a green card which ended in a 2-minute suspension. At the end of the first half, India led 2-0.

India began the 3rd quarter on an attacking move earning a penalty stroke. Captain Harmanpreet Singh hits straight to the goalkeeper and does not go across the line. The Indian team put enough pressure on the Spain team with regular attacking moves. India earned another penalty corner, but Harmanpreet Singh shot went wide. At the end of the third quarter, the Indian team still led 2-0.

India went down to 10 men as Abhishek was sent off for 10 minutes. Spain put enough pressure on the Indian defense with regular attacks. Spain could not convert chances into goals as Krishna Pathak made brilliant saves. The Indian defense looked enough and did not allow Spain to use a one-man advantage.

Abhishek came back after a 10-minute suspension as India's defense remained solid enough. India eventually won the match by 2-0 to earn their opening win in Group D. They will now play England in their next encounter on 15th January.

In other matches, Argentina faced tough times before defeating South Africa by 1-0. The second match saw Australia putting up a dominating display winning by 8 goals to nil against France.

England started Group D with a commanding 5-0 win over Wales. England is currently at the number 1 spot while India is at number 2.








India began the 2023 Hockey World Cup tournament with a 2-0 win over Spain 

 

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