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Men's Hockey Asia Cup LIVE: India beats Indonesia 16-0; knocks out Pakistan - Updates, Results, Scores, Blog
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After a horror start to their 2022 Asia Cup campaign, the Indian men's hockey team take on hosts Indonesia in their final group stage match. Though this is a must win match for Birendra Lakra and co, just a win won't be enough.
In order to have any hopes of qualifying for the next round, India will have to thrash Indonesia by a big margin besides hoping that their arch-rivals Pakistan fall to a loss against Japan.
Stay tuned for all the latest updates!
Live Updates
- 26 May 2022 12:36 PM GMT
32' - India continue to press!
India continue to press early in the second half, but the Indonesian goalkeeper denies again.
- 26 May 2022 12:24 PM GMT
HALF TIME!
End of the first half and we might already have the result of the match. There is no way India is going to loss this - Indonesia have hardly touched the ball. But, India needs goals and hoards of them.
The men in blue have scored 7 out of the 15 required and have a lot to play for when they come out after the break.
IND 6-0 INA
- 26 May 2022 12:22 PM GMT
29' - India's PC blocked!
Nilam Sanjeep with the dragflick and it is blocked once again by Indonesia's first rusher.
- 26 May 2022 12:20 PM GMT
27' - Good save from Indonesian goalkeeper!
Karthi Selvam has a chance, but the Indonesian goalkeeper comes down and cuts down the angle with ease. Good stuff there from the custodian.
- 26 May 2022 12:17 PM GMT
24' - SV SUNIL SCORESSS!
SV Sunil finds himself in the right position at the right time as he gets his second of the night. A beautiful play made from the left flank by India, which Sunil deflects into the net.
IND 6-0 INA
- 26 May 2022 12:11 PM GMT
20' - Nilam Sanjeep SCORESSS!
After missing multiple drag flicks, Nilam Sanjeep finally finds the back of the net in a Penalty Corner. Goal number 5 for India. 10 more needed.
IND 5-0 INA
- 26 May 2022 12:08 PM GMT
19' - SV SUNILLLLLL!
The veteran comes alive for India. They first make a mess of the penalty corner, failing to collect the injection cleanly. But, they remain calm and pass it back to the injector Sunil, who slots it in from a difficult angle.
IND 4-0 INA
- 26 May 2022 12:04 PM GMT
17' - Maninder's deflection goes wide!
A beautiful cross into the box from the left flank, Maninder tries to deflect it in, but the ball goes just wide.
- 26 May 2022 12:01 PM GMT
END OF FIRST QUARTER!
India's quarter without an iota of doubt, but the Indians know they have a lot more to do. They dominated the possession for the first 15 minutes and the Indonesians have barely touched the ball.
The Indonesian goalkeeper has been brave with his efforts, but he can't do it all alone.
IND 3-0 INA
- 26 May 2022 11:59 AM GMT
14' - UTTAM SINGH SCORESSS!
India penetrate once again, the Indonesian keeper saves again. But the ball goes to an Indian striker, whose attempted shot is deflected in by Uttam Singh!
IND 3-0 INA
