FIH Hockey 5s Final LIVE - India crowned Champions - Updates, Results, Scores, Blog
HALF TIME!
WHAT A HALF!
Poland started in a dominating fashion and scored thrice within the first 5 minutes. The Indians looked down and out but as we have seen over the past few days, a comeback in Hockey 5s is never out of contention. Sanjay and Gurinder scored twice within a minute towards the end of the half to keep India within touching distance.
But the real star for India has to be their goalkeeper Pawan, who made a lot of crucial saves.
IND 2-3 POL
9' - GURINDER FINDS THE NET!
The Indian skipper steps up under pressure. A cross from the right to centre and Gurinder has a wide open gap. He strikes it powerfully and the Polish keeper is beaten low towards his right.
IND 2-3 POL
8 - SANJAYYYY SCORESSS!
India attacks, the Polish defence clears at first. Sanjay recieves the ball and slots it in the right corner from the left flank. India open their account.
IND 2-3 POL
7' - Pawan keeps India afloat!
Terrific goalkeeping from Pawan as Poland refuse to budge. Three or four shots taken in a row and the Indian keeper has blocked them all.
5' - Goal Number 3, POLAND!
Wow, this is slipping away quick and fast from India. Rutakowski with the goal this time and Poland have scored thrice within 5 minutes.
IND 0-3 POL
5' - POLAND EXTEND THEIR LEAD!
India leave Poland's left flank open again and the Polish take toll once again. They have extended their lead.
IND 0-2 POL
3' - Poland looking dangerous!
The Indians are living on the edge here. They are certainly feeling the pressure with Poland coming close twice after that goal. The Indian goalkeeper has somehow managed to keep the men in blue afloat.
Stunning start for the Polish men.
2' - POLAND SCORESSS!
Wow, the underdogs strike first. This is the first time this tournament that India have not scored the first goal of any match. Mateusz with the strike from the left flank.
IND 0-1 POL
1' - India with the possession
India starts the proceedings and they move from left to right.
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