Paris Olympics 2024: Indian Men’s Hockey Register Thrilling Win Over New Zealand

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The Indian Men’s Hockey Team registered a thrilling win over New Zealand in the first Group B match played in Paris on 27th July 2024.

It was an ideal start for New Zealand Same Lane converted a penalty corner in the 8th minute. Black Sticks dominated possession putting pressure on the Indian defense. Indian team almost got a chance at the end of the first quarter but could not convert it into a goal. At the end of the first quarter, New Zealand led 1-0.

India started the second quarter on an aggressive note, but New Zealand's defense was strong enough. New Zealand was one player short due suspended for five minutes. Harmanpreet Singh hit a lovely penalty corner but a rebound goal by Mandeep Singh in the 24th minute to level the score at 1-1.

New Zealand went with one player short again Huge Inglis was awarded a green card. It was a great quarter for the Indian team as both teams ended at 1-1 at the end of the second quarter.

Indian team began the third quarter on an aggressive note, but Dixon saved multiple shots. A great deflection by Vivek Sagar with a shot by Mandeep Singh in the 34th minute gave Harmanpreet Singh a 2-1 lead. New Zealand reviewed the decision but not overturned.

There were superb efforts by both teams’ attackers, but the goalkeepers of both teams made brilliant saves that denied them. New Zealand earned a fifth penalty corner, but P Sreejesh produced another lovely save. At the end of the third quarter, India still led 2-1.

Both teams had great chances in the initial stages of the fourth quarter. New Zealand’s Simon Child converted the second penalty corner in the 52nd minute to level the scores at 2-2.

India got two penalty corners out of which the second one was awarded a penalty stroke. Harmanpreet Singh converted in the 59th minute to give a 3-2 lead. New Zealand decided to take away the goalkeeper. India won a closely-fought encounter to start Group B on a winning note.

Belgium, Australia, and India began their tournament on a winning note in their respective Group B matches.

 


 

 

 





Indian Men's Team beat New Zealand in Paris Olympics 2024 Group B match 

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