JOHOR BAHRU (Malaysia): The Indian junior males's hockey workforce began their campaign at the eighth Sultan of Johor Cup with a difficult fought 2-1 win over hosts Malaysia on Saturday.
Harmanjit Singh (12th minute) and Shilanand Lakra (46th) have been the goal scorers for India whilst Muhammad Zaidi (47th) pulled a goal again for Malaysia.
It used to be intense stumble upon as both the groups vied for possession in the course of the park, however neither could sew in combination a string of passes.
It used to be only after the 10th minute that India discovered a gap via a long-ball from deep inside their circle but the alternative went wasted as Malaysian goalkeeper Adrian Albert made a great save.
But the Indians drew first blood quickly as Harmanjit Singh deflected a cross from throughout the circle to position it previous Albert.
The second quarter belonged to Malaysia as the house workforce troubled the Indian defence on several events by way of growing alternatives.
However, some resolute protecting by way of the Indian defence made positive that the hosts could not in finding an equaliser before the half-time whistle.
India began the 3rd quarter on the entrance foot and attempted to stamp their authority on the match by way of growing several chances.
But the Malaysian defence stuck to their task. The visitors in spite of everything managed to transform their one-goal merit into two when Lakra discovered himself in house throughout the circle and completed frivolously to make it 2-0 in favour of India within the 46th minute.
But Malaysia pulled one again within the subsequent minute via Zaidi who scored previous Indian goalkeeper Pankaj Rajak.
With just 13 mins closing on the clock, Malaysia stepped up their efforts and created a couple of alternatives, however could not in finding a gap as India defended well.
India will now face New Zealand of their second match on Sunday.
Harmanjit Singh (12th minute) and Shilanand Lakra (46th) have been the goal scorers for India whilst Muhammad Zaidi (47th) pulled a goal again for Malaysia.
It used to be intense stumble upon as both the groups vied for possession in the course of the park, however neither could sew in combination a string of passes.
It used to be only after the 10th minute that India discovered a gap via a long-ball from deep inside their circle but the alternative went wasted as Malaysian goalkeeper Adrian Albert made a great save.
But the Indians drew first blood quickly as Harmanjit Singh deflected a cross from throughout the circle to position it previous Albert.
The second quarter belonged to Malaysia as the house workforce troubled the Indian defence on several events by way of growing alternatives.
However, some resolute protecting by way of the Indian defence made positive that the hosts could not in finding an equaliser before the half-time whistle.
India began the 3rd quarter on the entrance foot and attempted to stamp their authority on the match by way of growing several chances.
But the Malaysian defence stuck to their task. The visitors in spite of everything managed to transform their one-goal merit into two when Lakra discovered himself in house throughout the circle and completed frivolously to make it 2-0 in favour of India within the 46th minute.
But Malaysia pulled one again within the subsequent minute via Zaidi who scored previous Indian goalkeeper Pankaj Rajak.
With just 13 mins closing on the clock, Malaysia stepped up their efforts and created a couple of alternatives, however could not in finding a gap as India defended well.
India will now face New Zealand of their second match on Sunday.
India beat Malaysia 2-1 in opening match of Sultan of Johor Cup
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