Barcelona (Spain), July 28 (Ians) The Indian men’s hockey team managed to hold England 1-1 in their third match at the ongoing 100th Anniversary Spanish Hockey Federation – International Tournament (Torneo del Centenario) but failed to reach the final, here on Friday.
While Sam Ward scored an early goal for England in the 5th minute, India bounced back to level the scores in the 29th minute through Harmanpreet Singh.
After losing to the hosts and drawing with the Netherlands in their previous matches, the India team was looking for an elusive win and a spot in the tournament’s final. However, the draw against England means India are now out of contention for the final of the four-nation hockey tournament.
India will now play in the third-place playoff match before heading back home.
Despite their positive body language on the field, it was the Brits who got off to a good start,...
While Sam Ward scored an early goal for England in the 5th minute, India bounced back to level the scores in the 29th minute through Harmanpreet Singh.
After losing to the hosts and drawing with the Netherlands in their previous matches, the India team was looking for an elusive win and a spot in the tournament’s final. However, the draw against England means India are now out of contention for the final of the four-nation hockey tournament.
India will now play in the third-place playoff match before heading back home.
Despite their positive body language on the field, it was the Brits who got off to a good start,...
- 7/28/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Lausanne (Switzerland), June 22 (Ians) The Great Britain men’s hockey team was dealt another blow in its final match of their Fih Hockey Pro League campaign, beaten 3-2 by Spain on home soil in London.
The back-to-back losses meant they finished on 32 points and top of the table for now, but with Belgium, Spain and the Netherlands hot on their heels with several matches still in hand.
India have completed their league engagements with 30 points from 16 matches and are second in the standings.
Belgium, who defeated New Zealand 1-0 in a match played at Antwerp, are third with 24 points from 12 matches, Spain are fourth with 21 points from 12 matches while the Netherlands have 19 points from 10 matches.
In the match played on Wednesday, Great Britain created much of the early pressure. But against the run of play, a phenomenal strike from Marc Reyne after receiving a pass from just inside the half gave the Spanish the lead.
The back-to-back losses meant they finished on 32 points and top of the table for now, but with Belgium, Spain and the Netherlands hot on their heels with several matches still in hand.
India have completed their league engagements with 30 points from 16 matches and are second in the standings.
Belgium, who defeated New Zealand 1-0 in a match played at Antwerp, are third with 24 points from 12 matches, Spain are fourth with 21 points from 12 matches while the Netherlands have 19 points from 10 matches.
In the match played on Wednesday, Great Britain created much of the early pressure. But against the run of play, a phenomenal strike from Marc Reyne after receiving a pass from just inside the half gave the Spanish the lead.
- 6/22/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
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