Men's Junior Hockey World Cup 2025: India starts with a massive 7-0 win over Chile- Highlights

A dominating start to the campaign for the Indian junior men's hockey team, notching 7 goals past the Chilean defence in their first group match of the World Cup.

Having 34 circle penetrations in the match, which is more than five times what Chile was able to make, India clearly showed their aggressive intent.

Rosan Kujur and Dilraj Singh scored a brace for the hosts, whereas Ajeet Yadav, Anmol Ekka and Rohit scored one goal each.

With his win, India has now jumped up to the top of the group stage with 3 points and a better goal difference than Switzerland, who defeated Oman 4-0.

India 6-0 Chile

The consistency from the Indian forward is putting a lot of pressure on the inexperienced Chilean team, who are making plenty of unforced errors.

India 6-0 Chile

Manameet created another penalty corner for India, finding the foot of a Chilean player.

Anmol Ekka did the rest of the work with a powerful drag-flick on the right corner.

India are running away with it now. Ajeet Yadav finishes confidently to extend the lead even further. The hosts are showcasing clinical attacking hockey in Chennai.

India pick up right where they left off as Dilraj adds his second of the night. The hosts continue to slice through Chile’s defence, stretching the lead and putting the game firmly out of reach.

We’re back underway in Chennai. India restart with a 3–0 lead and will look to build on their dominant first-half display, while Chile aim to settle and find a foothold in the game.

The whistle blows for the break and India head into half-time with a commanding 3–0 lead. Rosan’s brilliant brace and Dilraj Singh’s PC strike have put the hosts firmly in control. Chile have struggled to deal with India’s pace and pressing, while the home crowd continues to lift the energy inside the stadium. India will look to maintain the momentum in the second half.

India extend their lead as Dilraj Singh fires home from a well-worked PC routine. The drag-flick beats the Chilean keeper cleanly, and the hosts are cruising at 3–0 with the momentum firmly on their side.

India double their lead and it’s Rosan again! A brilliant ball played from the mid-line released a teammate on the left flank, who slid a precise pass across the circle. Rosan, completely unmarked, swept it home with ease. India in full control now.