11' Brilliant save by Krishan Pathak
Ireland keeps the pressure on the Indian defence and initiates an attack. Krishan Pathak is alert to deny Ireland's Nelson a chance to score by making a brilliant save.
9' Ireland foils Indian attack
Ireland is not giving India space in the midfield to initiate an attack. India needs to maintain control in the midfield if it has to score early.
7' McKee attacks
McKee makes a superb attack down the right flank. But his effort has met with a tackle from Manpreet Singh in the circle. India 0-0 Ireland
5' India controls the game
India is now in complete control of the game. The Indian players are making attacks through the flanks and trying to open the Ireland defence. It will be interesting to see how long Ireland manages to keep the Indian attack in check.
2' Penalty corner for India
India gets a penalty corner, the first of the match. Hardik injects the ball, Harmanpreet with the drag flick, but no change in the scoresheet for far.
1st quarter | Here we go
India, in white with orange shed, plays this match, while Ireland, in its traditional; all-green, take the pitch.
Hello and welcome
The Indian men's hockey team looks to find its winning mojo back against Ireland at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar.
Ireland, meanwhile, looks to register its first win of the season.
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