NEW DELHI: India had been knocked out of medal rivalry after a historic 2-Three defeat to Ireland in a the most important match of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup in Ipoh, Malaysia on Friday.
AS IT HAPPENED
Ireland came back two times from a goal down to file their first ever win over India. For India, Ramandeep Singh (10') and Amit Rohidas (26') sounded the board whilst for Ireland, Shane O'Donoghue (24'), Sean Murray (36') and Lee Cole (42') had been on the mark.
India wanted a win to stay in rivalry for the final they usually did get started smartly with an excellent deflection from Ramandeep in the first quarter to go 1-0 up. Ramandeep, after injecting, snuck from in the back of the Irish defenders and deflected Varun Kumar's flick inside the cage as India finished the first quarter with a 1-0 lead.
However, Ireland had been extra probing as their forwards led a wave of attacks. And it used to be one such moment of brilliance from them that allowed O'Donoghue to damage one to the suitable of Indian goalie and into the cage after receiving a sumptuous crash ball inside the Indian D to make it 1-1.
But two mins later, India gained their 3rd penalty corner of the match and this time, Amit Rohidas's flick used to be sturdy enough to fly past the Irish goalie, giving the 2017 bronze medallists 2-1 lead. The first half ended with India retaining directly to their slender 2-1 lead.
Ireland then pushed Indian defenders harder and 6 mins into the 3rd quarter, a defensive slipup from the Indian goalkeeper allowed Sean Murray to ship the ball inside the crash after receiving a pass from the suitable. Suraj Karkera appeared furious at his defenders however the goal used to be extra his fault than theirs.
With the 3rd quarter drawing to a close, Ireland gained their 2nd penalty corner and this time Lee Cole sneaked between the Indian goalkeeper and the defenders to deflect the low flick inside the cage as Ireland took the lead for the first time in the contest to make it Three-2.
As the match came to a close, India upped the ante, starting off their goalie and played with 11 outfield players. However, a flurry of attacks overdue into the final quarter wasn't enough as Ireland held directly to their lead and recorded a well-known win over their a lot accomplished counterparts.
India, on the other hand, can have an opportunity to avenge the loss when they met Ireland once more on Saturday in a 5th-6th playoff conflict.
AS IT HAPPENED
Ireland came back two times from a goal down to file their first ever win over India. For India, Ramandeep Singh (10') and Amit Rohidas (26') sounded the board whilst for Ireland, Shane O'Donoghue (24'), Sean Murray (36') and Lee Cole (42') had been on the mark.
India wanted a win to stay in rivalry for the final they usually did get started smartly with an excellent deflection from Ramandeep in the first quarter to go 1-0 up. Ramandeep, after injecting, snuck from in the back of the Irish defenders and deflected Varun Kumar's flick inside the cage as India finished the first quarter with a 1-0 lead.
However, Ireland had been extra probing as their forwards led a wave of attacks. And it used to be one such moment of brilliance from them that allowed O'Donoghue to damage one to the suitable of Indian goalie and into the cage after receiving a sumptuous crash ball inside the Indian D to make it 1-1.
But two mins later, India gained their 3rd penalty corner of the match and this time, Amit Rohidas's flick used to be sturdy enough to fly past the Irish goalie, giving the 2017 bronze medallists 2-1 lead. The first half ended with India retaining directly to their slender 2-1 lead.
Ireland then pushed Indian defenders harder and 6 mins into the 3rd quarter, a defensive slipup from the Indian goalkeeper allowed Sean Murray to ship the ball inside the crash after receiving a pass from the suitable. Suraj Karkera appeared furious at his defenders however the goal used to be extra his fault than theirs.
With the 3rd quarter drawing to a close, Ireland gained their 2nd penalty corner and this time Lee Cole sneaked between the Indian goalkeeper and the defenders to deflect the low flick inside the cage as Ireland took the lead for the first time in the contest to make it Three-2.
As the match came to a close, India upped the ante, starting off their goalie and played with 11 outfield players. However, a flurry of attacks overdue into the final quarter wasn't enough as Ireland held directly to their lead and recorded a well-known win over their a lot accomplished counterparts.
India, on the other hand, can have an opportunity to avenge the loss when they met Ireland once more on Saturday in a 5th-6th playoff conflict.
Azlan Shah Cup: India lose 2-3 to Ireland, out of medal contention
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