Paris Olympics 2024 Hockey: India and Argentina Split One Point Each
India and Argentina played out a thrilling 1-1 draw in their second Group B match of the men’s hockey competition of the Paris Olympics played in Paris on 29 th July 2024. The Indian hockey team put enough pressure with aggressive moves but the Argentina defense stood tall. Abhishek missed a golden chance as it hit the goalpost. Argentina earned the first penalty corner of the day but the shot went wide. At the end of the first quarter, scores remained 0-0. India began the second quarter on a positive note with two penalty corners but was well saved by Argentina goalkeeper Santigo. Lucas Martinez scores a brilliant field goal in the 22 nd minute to give Argentina a 1-0 lead in the tie. Argentina played better hockey during the first two quarters with 1 penalty corner while India earned four penalty corners. The third quarter began with Argentina goalkeeper Santigo saving a superb shot by Abhishek. India conceded a penalty corner with a turnover. The umpire took their own r...