New Delhi, June 13, 2015: Playing their first practice
match against France yesterday, ahead of the Fintro FIH World League semi-finals in Belgium, the Indian men hockey team beat their opponents 1-0.
The match started with great vigor and speed as both the
sides attacked, looking for the initial goal. While trying to capitalize on the
chances in the first quarter, both the teams unable to score resulted in
the session ending in a dry run. The second session saw India
increasing the tempo of attack and finally in the 23rd minute, Rupinder Pal
Singh struck through a brilliant penalty corner and opened the score to
1-0. The goal by Rupinder proved to be the sole goal for the game as India won by
1-0.
The Indian men team will be playing their second practice
match against the host team Belgium
in the evening today (5.45 pm – IST) and will look at marking yet another
win to their name.
FIH Hockey World League Semi-Final is scheduled from 20th
June - 05 July 2015. India
will be seen clashing against France
HI Press release
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