The last edition of the Hockey Champions Trophy went underway at Netherlands city of Breda, with an encounter between the arch-rivals, Pakistan and India.
Till the 54th minute the game was really close as India only led by one goal and Pakistan had the opportunity to equalize. However, in the last 6 minutes of the game, three goals were conceded by the green shirts and they lost the match.
Nevertheless, India deserved to win as they outclassed Pakistan in handling pressure in a high profile match.
Goal Scorers:
- India: Ramandeep Singh (26’), Dilpreet Singh (54’), Mandeep Singh (57’) and Lalit Upadhay (60’)
Match Statistics
- Possession: India 49.3%, Pakistan 50.7%
- Circle Entries: India: 22, Pakistan: 24
- Shots on goal: India: 6, Pakistan: 8
- Penalty Corners: India: 2, Pakistan: 1
India vs Pakistan Hockey Match today was on PTV National (a secondary channel) whereas PTV Sports had FIFA WC. An indication how low the national sport’s popularity has fallen in Pakistan. #Shameful
— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) June 23, 2018
Never seen a hockey match with the goalkeeper taken off. Just allowed India to score two more. Easy then. 4-0!
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) June 23, 2018
FT| The Indian Men’s Team show supreme composure to defeat Pakistan by a resounding 4-0 margin in their first game of the Rabobank Men’s Hockey Champion Trophy 2018 on 23rd June 2018, featuring immense fortitude in attack and defense.#IndiaKaGame #INDvPAK #HCT2018 pic.twitter.com/U8V0N5BQRl
— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) 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
Poor start for Pakistan in Hockey Champions Trophy! missed many goal scoring opportunities, India winning the game 4-0. #INDvPAK #HCT2018
— Mishi Malik (@Mishi827) June 23, 2018
Congratulations to the Indian Hockey and Kabaddi teams for their comprehensive victories over Pakistan. Wishing both teams all the best for the upcoming games. ?? pic.twitter.com/0Oh6R5YZow
— MANOJ TIWARY (@tiwarymanoj) June 23, 2018
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