Azlan Shah Cup: India beat Ireland 4-1 to finish fifth

NEW DELHI: India submit a vastly progressed performance to recuperate from an disenchanted an afternoon previous to overcome Ireland 4-1 in a fifth-sixth classification match of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2018 in Ipoh, Malaysia on Saturday.

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India slumped to a surprising 2-Three defeat on Friday in opposition to Ireland to exit the medal rivalry. However, the staff, led through veteran midfielder Sardar Singh, bossed over a drained Irish staff which was once lacking two avid gamers as a result of well being issues. India ended the tournament on a top, sealing a 5th spot in the standings.

Varun Kumar (fifth and 32nd minute), Shilanand Lakra (28') and Gurjant Singh (37') scored for India while Ireland managed to hit again past due in the final quarter through Julian Dale (48').


India hit the ground working in the opening quarter when Ireland goalkeeper Jamie Carr was once compelled to make a good save in the fourth minute when Talwinder Singh compelled his approach throughout the circle. But they didn't have to look ahead to long after successful their first penalty nook in the 5th minute. And Varun Kumar in the end managed to convert a PC for the first time in the tournament – his flick crashing throughout the cage after a deflection from an Irish defender. Ireland searched for an equaliser but India finished the first quarter retaining on to their lead.


With the second quarter ending, Ireland ended up committing a grave error when they left Shilanand Lakra unmarked throughout the circle. Lakra controlled a top cross from Nilam Xess and tapped the ball as it dribbled throughout the cage. India had taken control of the competition with 2-0 lead when the half-time hooter was once blown.


India persevered their seek for targets in the second 1/2 too and tripled their lead through Varun who scored his second objective through penalty nook. Five mins later, Three-0 became 4-0 due to Talwinder's presence of mind who not on time his move a second after getting into the Irish D, allowing Gurjant Singh to get into a perfect position prior to putting the ball throughout the objective.


Ireland, despite the fact that, managed to tug one again in the final quarter when Dale sneaked throughout the Indian circle after the forwards had break up Indian defence allowing him house and time to attain his staff's lone objective.
Azlan Shah Cup: India beat Ireland 4-1 to finish fifth Azlan Shah Cup: India beat Ireland 4-1 to finish fifth Reviewed by Kailash on March 10, 2018 Rating: 5
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