Sultan of Johor Cup 2025: Indian Team Starts the Tournament With A Thrilling Win

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The Indian team began the Sultan of Johor Cup 2025 with a thrilling win over Great Britain played at Johor Bahru, Malaysia on 11th October.

Indian team faced the defending champions Great Britain in the opening match of the tournament. Great Britain made an impression right away with 2 back-to-back penalty corners. The first one was saved by the Indian goalkeeper before the second shot went wide off the goalpost.

Both teams had possession before Indian team earned their first PC due to stick check. It did not yield in any results as the scores remained 0-0 at the end of first quarter.

The second quarter began off brilliantly with India earning a penalty corner thanks to Arajiit Singh counter-attack. India could not convert the PC with superb saves by England goalkeeper with rebound shots. Ravneet Singh tapped the goal with a superb run by Gurnjot Singh in the 23rd minute to give India 1-0 lead. Soon after, Micheal Roydon scored a lovely goal with a brilliant run by Max Anderson in the 26th minute to level the scores at 1-1. Both teams had equal possession with 10 by India while Great Britain had 9.

It was a cautious start by both teams with possession but the defenders looked solid not allowing any chances. A superb saved by Prince Deep Singh denied England goal from a penalty corner. Rohit scored a brilliant goal from a penalty corner in the dying minutes to give India 2-1 lead.

The fourth quarter began well for Great Britain receiving a penalty stroke. Kaden Dryasey converted the penalty stroke into a goal in the 46th minute as Great Britain levelled the scores at 2-2. India earned 3 penalty corners during 50th, 51st and 52nd minute but could convert the first two chances.

Captain Rohit led from the front with a superb goal from the 3rd penalty corner in the 52nd minute to give India 3-2 lead. It was an amazing game of hockey as both sides had chances but Indian team held onto their nerves.

This is an ideal preparation for all the teams to gain exposure for upcoming Junior World Cup to be played in Chennai and Madurai taking place this year.

They will now face New Zealand in their 2nd game on 12th October. Pakistan thrashed Malaysia 7-2 while Australia is currently playing New Zealand.



 





India starts the Sultan of Johor Cup 2025 with a thrilling 3-2 win over Great Britain. 

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