Indian hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh. File photograph
| Photo Credit: The Hindu
The Indian men’s hockey team continued its unbeaten run on the tour to South Africa, registering a straightforward 3-0 win over the hosts right here.
Captain Harmanpreet Singh (2nd minute), Abhishek (thirteenth), and Sumit (thirtieth) scored for the winners on Friday night time.
The Indians began on an attacking observe and secured an early penalty nook, which Harmanpreet transformed with a robust dragflick to take the lead.
With simply a few minutes left within the first quarter, Abhishek managed to benefit from an attacking transfer and struck one previous South Africa goalkeeper to double India’s lead.
Despite loads of assaults from South Africa within the second quarter, India’s defence maintained their composure and remained resolute of their willpower to maintain a clear sheet.
Just on the stroke of half-time, Sumit managed to attain one other discipline objective as India took a cushty 3-0 lead.
South Africa began showcasing urgency after the change of ends, however failed to interrupt the Indian defence.
The cagey third quarter noticed loads of motion on each ends, however objectives eluded each the perimeters.
In the ultimate quarter-hour of the sport, South Africa continued their seek for a objective, however India maintained a stronghold within the circle to avert the hazard.]
India will play in opposition to the Netherlands on Januiary 28, 2024.
