: Tokyo 2020, hockey: India beat defending champions Argentina 3-1 to seal quarter-final berth #IndiaNEWS The Indian men’s hockey team stormed into the quarter-finals of the Olympic Games with a comprehensive

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Tokyo 2020, hockey: India beat defending champions Argentina 3-1 to seal quarter-final berth #IndiaNEWS
The Indian men’s hockey team stormed into the quarter-finals of the Olympic Games with a comprehensive 3-1 victory over defending champions Argentina, scoring two goals in the final two minutes of its penultimate pool match on Thursday.After goalless first two quarters, India broke the deadlock in the 43rd minute through Varun Kumar before Vivek Sagar Prasad (58th) and Harmanpreet Singh (59th) struck in the closing minutes of the match to seal the contest. Argentina’s lone goal came from a penalty corner conversion by Schuth Casella in the 48th minute.It was India’s third win in Pool A at the Oi Hockey Stadium. By virtue of this win, India have consolidated their position in the second spot of Pool A with three wins and one loss out of four games, behind Australia.The Indians were aggressive and put pressure on the Argentine defence from the very beginning, attacking in numbers. India completely dominated the first quarter, mounting attacks after attacks but the Argentines defended stoutly to frustrate their opponents.The Indians nonetheless dominated possession and penetrated the Argentine circle on numerous occasions but the final pass was missing.Manpreet Singh’s men had their first shot at the goal in the third minute. But Dilpreet Singh’’s hit from close range from...Read more

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