The Indian hockey team registered a great victory against arch-rivals Pakistan and started off the Harendra Singh era on a commanding note. They won by a 4-0 margin. It helped them open their account in the tournament. The Champions Trophy is being held at the Breda in the Netherlands. Pakistan was in the match for almost 50 minutes. However, from there on the Indians score 3 goals in the last 6 games to dash their hopes.
It was Ramandeep Singh who started India’s goal-scoring spree in the 26th minute. Dilpreet Singh netted in the 54th minute while Mandeep Singh and Lalil Upadhyay completed the thrashing in the 57th and 60th minutes respectively. They were very sure and knew how to defend well and then attack on the counter. The only time when India build a meaningful move was when Ramandeep Singh stole the ball in the half line.
He ran towards the opposition striking circle but was unable to fire it in. he was found out for not releasing the ball quickly enough in order to make the move. Hence the opportunity was not taken. However the counter attack and 3 goals in just 6 minutes was simply superb..
It was only in the last five minutes of the first quarter that the Indians began showing more purpose in attack and Mandeep Singh earned the team’s first penalty corner. Harmanpreet’s low shot was well saved by Imran Butt but Harendra Singh’s boys were beginning to stamp their authority.
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Also, here are some of the congratulatory tweets from the Indian cricketers for Hockey team;
Solid performance. Congratulations, @TheHockeyIndia on a fantastic start to the #ChampionsTrophy. #INDvPAK pic.twitter.com/YlaNN84Zig
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) June 23, 2018
Congratulations to the Indian team on beating Pakistan 4-0 in the #ChampionsTrophy Hockey 2018 in Breda, Netherlands.#INDvPAK pic.twitter.com/FnUUCWQJrM
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) June 23, 2018
Whistling merrily to celebrate @TheHockeyIndia win over Pakistan in Champions Trophy inaugural game. 4-0 is not a win but a solid statement. Good start to the new combo of @16Sreejesh and coach Harendra. #IndiaKaGame #INDvPAK #HCT2018 @imsardarsingh8
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) June 23, 2018
India India India India..well done to @TheHockeyIndia …great win
— parthiv patel (@parthiv9) June 23, 2018
Solid performance. Congratulations, @TheHockeyIndia on a fantastic start to the #ChampionsTrophy. #INDvPAK pic.twitter.com/YlaNN84Zig
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) June 23, 2018
Congratulations Team India. Kabaddi yesterday, Hockey today. This time it's 4-0. Well done on thrashing Pakistan. #INDvPAK pic.twitter.com/mIpXlK5lur
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) June 23, 2018
Stunning performance from India to beat Pakistan 4-0 in Champions Trophy Hockey! #HCT2018 #INDvPAK pic.twitter.com/gQIWoX2BzF
— R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh) June 23, 2018
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