Tokyo Olympics 2020: India beats New Zealand 3-2 in opening hockey match

India men’s hockey team started the tournament with a win as they beat New Zealand 3-2.

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On Saturday, the Indian men's hockey team faced the New Zealand men's hockey team, and the Indian team won the game by 3-2. 

Kane Russell started the game with a goal from the penalty corner in the first quarter and then Rupinder Pal equalized the scoreboard as he won a penalty stroke from the penalty corner. 

The second quarter started with a 1-1 score. During the 26th minute, India took the 2-1 lead. The second goal was hit was Harmanpreet Singh from the penalty corner. Rupinder Singh brilliantly tricked New Zealand players and passed the ball towards Harmanpreet on his left. 

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Teams entered the third quarter with a 2-1 score, India lead by 1 goal. India’s third goal and Harmanpreet’s second was shot during the early third quarter. Harmanpreet found the back of the net from a penalty corner. Another penalty corner for India during the 36th minute of the game, Harmanpreet was ready for his hat-trick with a shot on target but NZL keeper made a good save.

During the 43rd minute, New Zealand pulled a goal back. Stephen Jenness scored a goal with a lovely past Sreejesh in the near post. 

Teams entered the final thrilling 15 minutes of the match as India lead New Zealand 3-2. Both teams struggled for a goal but failed. Kane Russell almost made a shot during the 58th over but Indian goalkeeper Sreejesh executed a full-stretch and save the goal. Sreejesh denied New Zealand the equalizer. 

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The game was over and team India’s defense remained strong and kept the score 3-2, in their favor. India beat New Zealand 3-2.

Now, team India men hockey will play against world no. 1 team Australia at 3 pm IST on Sunday and the women hockey team would take on the Netherlands at 5:15 PM IST on Saturday.


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