India, led by Harmanpreet Singh, aims to maintain their winning momentum as they face Argentina in their second Pool B match of the Paris Olympics 2024. Following a thrilling 3-2 victory over New Zealand, where Harmanpreet's penalty stroke secured the win in the final moments, India demonstrated resilience and an aggressive approach. PR Sreejesh's crucial saves kept India in the game despite an early setback. Argentina, ranked 7th in the world, seeks their first win after a 1-0 loss to Australia, making this clash a significant test for the confident Indian side.
Stay Informed With The Latest Hockey Pool B Match Paris Olympics 2024 Updates Between India & Argentina:
MATCH RESULT: INDIA MANAGES TO EQUALISE IN THE PENULTIMATE MINUTE!!! And it’s the Indian captain who does it. Despite India’s high ball possession, it fails to convert the corners and opportunities to score a goal in the match against Argentina.
► GOAL FOR INDIA 1-1
A complete repeat of the last game, as INDIAN Captains struck a clean goal from the Penalty corner. INDIA levels the score by 1-1
► INDIA GETS A PC IN THE FINAL MINUTES
DRAMA!!! As India gets Penalty Corners can they turn it around from here as they did in the last game? Another PC but a referral on penalty stroke is asked. Upon further referral, the ball hits Lucas’ leg and a PC is awarded.
► Indian defenders take the ball from the Argentinian attackers to win back-ball possession
► STRUGGLE FOR INDIA CONTINUES
Manpreet starts and Jarmanpreet ends up with an aerial ball outside the circle soon followed by Amit using the left flank to attempt to penetrate the D.
► THIRD QUARTER ENDS
Sukhjeet tries to hit the target between Santiago’s legs but fails to do so. Sreejesh saves a penalty stroke but India trails by a goal after the third quarter.
► PC FOR INDIA
A very good chance for India to level the scores up... Can India do it?
► INDIA LOOKS IN TROUBLE
Harmanpreet sends the ball away from the Argentinian D as he manages to block the attacker. Abhishek tries to score but fails yet again.
► PENALTY STROKE FOR ARGENTINA & THEY MISS IT
ANOTHER PC FOR ARGENTINA. Despite India having the chance to score, they do not make use of the opportunity. All hit the body of Jarmanpreet after the PC was taken. Penalty stroke awarded. Casella shoots for Argentina, but Sreejesh splits to save the ball as it rolls wide.
► THIRD QUARTER BEGINS
Manpreet and Abhishek combine but fail to secure a goal thanks to Santiago’s quick reflex.
► SECOND QUARTER ENDS, ARGENTINA LEADS 1-0
Argentina‘s Lucas Martinez scores a field goal deflected by Sreejesh to give Argentina its first goal of the Olympics.
► INDIA IN DEFENSIVE MODE
India receives the ball, but Mandeep is unable to snare an aerial ball in the Argentinian hitting circle despite jumping as the ball rolls wide. Although Jarmanpreet can catch an overhead ball, he is unable to flick it into the opposing team's attacking department.
► GOAL!!!! ARGENTINA TAKES THE LEAD 1-0
Argentina scores!!! as Lucas Martinez flicks and the ball deflects off Sreejesh’s stick and goes inside the goal. The goal comes in the 22nd minute.
► PC FOR INDIA
Harmanpreet's penalty corner drag flick is blocked by Santiago. He gets two chances, but the Argentine goaltender stops them both.
► SECOND QUARTER BEGINS
India has double the number of circle penetrations of 6 than the 3 of the Los Leones.
► FIRST QUARTER ENDS
India loses ball possession when Domene takes it. After the first quarter, with neither team having scored, the hooter goes off.
► 1st PC FOR INDIA & MISSES A GOAL
Mandeep makes sure India receives a PC, which puts Los Leones in danger. India failed to make use of the advantage, and Harmanpreet, who was substituted out just seconds before the penalty corner, was undoubtedly missed. Almost! Abhishek gains pace, but the ball strikes the crossbar and he is unable to score.
► INDIA BEGIN WITH AN ATTACKING MINDSET
The Indians appear to have better ball possession, but Santiago pushes the ball away from them. In the Argentina attacking circle, Gurjant Singh attacks along the back line but loses a chance.
► FIRST QUARTER BEGINS!!!
India's Mandeep Singh gets the ball started. Monja gains possession of the ball after intercepting an overhead pass between the Indians.
► Both Teams enter the arena as the National Anthem begins, we are just a few minutes away from the game
► Here's the Playing XI for India
Focused and determined to make 2 in 2 here's our starting XI against Argentina🇦🇷.@CMO_Odisha @IndiaSports @Media_SAI@sports_odisha @Limca_Official @CocaCola_Ind#HockeyIndia #IndiaKaGame #Hockey #Paris24 #HockeyLayegaGold #IndiaAtParis #Cheer4Bharat #IndvsArg… pic.twitter.com/lb5hN30LW6 — Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) July 29, 2024
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