In a match that brought back memories of the Tokyo Olympics, the Indian men's hockey team, featuring eleven members from their historic bronze medal-winning squad, faced off against Ireland. The iconic image of goalkeeper P.R. Sreejesh's unique celebration is still fresh in fans' minds as they cherish the exhilarating moments from Tokyo. Now, three years later, the team embarks on a new journey toward the Paris Olympics, fully aware of the challenges ahead. With a renewed focus and understanding of the drastic changes in the past year, Indian fans hold cautious optimism for another medal as the team gears up for fresh battles on the field.
Stay Informed With The Latest Hockey Pool B Match Paris Olympics 2024 Updates Between India & Ireland:
MATCH RESULT: India wins yet another game by 2-0 beating Ireland in a convincing victory and moving up in the table. Indian Skipper Harmanpreet Singh shines as he remains the highest goal-scorer for India in this Paris Olympics 2024
► Manpreet falls!
The referral taken by Ireland asking for a stick check in the circle for a penalty corner. Ireland keeps their referral and PC for IRELAND. Manpreet falls as the ball hits his left knee. He seemed to be limping for a while.
► THIRD QUARTER ENDS
A dangerous ball leads to Ireland taking the PC again. A foot off an Indian leads to another PC. However, the ball is sent wide as Robson fails to connect. India still leads by 2-0
► A CHANCE FOR IRELAND
Walker back flicks as the Indian defenders seem to have given a lot of space. But the angle was off as the ball hits the crossbar and goes out.
► PC for INDIA
Walker enters the aerial vicinity of Jarmanpreet near the striking circle, leading to a penalty corner. However, the corner was pretty messy as per Indian standard.
► PC FOR IRELAND
Sreejesh saves a penalty corner but another one is granted. This time O’ Donoghue fails to flick it well and tries to use another angle but is deflected out.
► FIRST PC FOR IRELAND
Marshall’s ball hits Manpreet on his body just outside the circle, leading to a corner. While Ireland misses a corner attempt, they ask for a referral asking for a stick tackle near the baseline.
► PC FOR INDIA
Lalit and Sukhjeet combine inside the Irish leading to a penalty corner. However, Harmanpreet fails to score as they fail to connect during the corner. The ball is then pushed away by the Green Machine.
► IRELAND IN AN ATTACKING ZONE
Indians start slow, Irish exert pressure as Sreejesh manages to ward it away. Peter Brown manages to intercept the ball.
► SECOND QUARTER ENDS
Mandeep gets going but Nelson stops him and Ireland clinches the ball. With half-time commencing, India takes an early lead with Harmanpreet scoring both of India’s goals.
► IRELAND LOOKS FOR REDEMPTION
India has twice the number of circle penetrations 8 when compared to Ireland’s 4. Marshall takes charge of Ireland’s right flank, but Shamsher Singh blocks the ball.
► 2nd GOAL FOR INDIAAAAA!!!!!
A PC converted into a brilliant strike as INDIA Takes a lead of 2-0 against Ireland. Harman Preet Singh yet again delivers a masterstroke
► THE FIRST QUARTER ENDS!!!
Harmanpreet attempts a shot but it's way off. And with that the hooter is sounded and India leads by a goal in the first quarter.
► EARLY GOAL FOR INDIA
INDIAN skipper Harmanpreet Singh strikes the first goal as it comes in an early penalty stroke in the 4th minute of the game.
► INDIA IN AN ATTACKING MODE
Manpreet and Gurjant work together to circumvent Ireland's 25-yard line and cause mayhem in the defense. Rajkumar Pal traps the ball but misses the goal as Amit Rohidas tries to contain the Irish defenders on the right wing.
► EARLY PC FOR INDIA
Obstruction from Ireland inside its D results in an Indian PC. Matthew Nelson keeps the ball alive within the Ireland striking circle by stopping Harmanpreet's attempt to flick. However, the Green Machine manages to push the ball away, breathing a sigh of relief.
► The national anthem is played!!!
Both teams enter the field, followed by the national anthem of both teams.
► Here's the Playing XI of INDIA
Each player, a pillar of strength. Presenting India’s lineup against Ireland!🇮🇳🏑
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