- Asia Cup Hockey: India beat Pakistan 3-1 in the Pool A match in Dhaka.
- Chinglensana Singh, Ramandeep Singh and Harmanpreet Singh scored for India.
India Defeat Pakistan 3-1
India put up a yet another clinical performance against Pakistan. But Pakistan played much better as compared to their previous matches against India.
India led throughout the match after Chinglensana found the back of the net in the 17th minute. After the ball moving to and fro from both the goals for 27 minutes, Ramandeep slid to guide a pass into the goal in the 44th minute.
And just a minute later, Harmanpreet converted a penalty corner.
In the 49th minute, Pakistan managed to pull one back through Ali Shan, but it was a bit too late.
India remained the aggressor in the final 12 minutes and closed out the match with a 3-1 victory.
India Call For a Referal
Harmapreet believes that as he tried to get hold of the pass given by Ramandeep, a Pakistani player kicked the ball.
But, replays show that the Pakistani player didn’t kick the ball, hence India lose their referal.
Relief For Pakistan
Arslan Qadir fails to pull off a finish, but the ball deflects to Ali Shan. The Pakistani receives the ball and strikes it near the right post.
Pakistan pull one back in the 49th minute.
India lead 3-1.
Harmanpreet Singh Converts a Penalty Corner
India are right on top! Just before the end of the third quarter, Harmanpreet receives the ball from Ramandeep and pulls off a clean strike at the Pakistan goal.
The Pakistani goalkeeper fails to sight the ball properly and watches it hit the net behind him.
India lead 3-0.