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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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Indian hockey team for Asia Cup
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 11:57 AM GMT
13' - India misses!
Yet another PC for India and they miss the drag flick once again. The rebounds go begging as well this time.
- 26 May 2022 11:53 AM GMT
12' - PAWAANNNNN!
Pawan goes on a scoring spree. Goal number 2 for India, goal number 2 for Pawan Rajbhar. The drag flick is blocked well by the rusher, Raj Kumar comes up with a rebound which is saved by the Indonesian goalkeeper.
The ball, however, deflects to Pawan Rajbhar, who finally finds the net with a nice little chip.
IND 2-0 INA
- 26 May 2022 11:51 AM GMT
12' - PC, INDIA!
The ball bounces high inside the circle and it is a penalty corner for India. First of the evening.
- 26 May 2022 11:50 AM GMT
10' - PAWAN RAJBHAR SCORESSS!
10 minutes into the game and the Indonesian defence finally breaks. Pawan Rajbhar with a powerful flick to open the Indian account.
IND 1-0 INA
- 26 May 2022 11:45 AM GMT
6' - Uttam hits it wide!
First real chance of the match and Uttam Singh shells it. A nice little penetration and pass from the right flank, which finds Uttam Singh to perfection. He, however, fails to slot it in.
- 26 May 2022 11:40 AM GMT
2' - India on the charge
A couple of penetrations from India in the first two minutes, but the Indonesians deny with clean interception and tackle.
- 26 May 2022 11:35 AM GMT
Time for National Anthems!
India's Jana Gana Mana followed by the Indonesia Raya.
- 26 May 2022 11:15 AM GMT
India need to beat Indonesia by 16 goals
Can Birendra Lakra and co turn up the heat? Or is it too much of an ask already?
- 26 May 2022 11:13 AM GMT
JAPAN BEATS PAKISTAN!
Big news for the Indians as their arch-rivals Pakistan have been downed 3-2 by a spirited Japanese side. This means that Birendra Lakra and boys are still afloat in Asia Cup 2022.
India now needs a big win against Indonesia to make it into the semifinals. A tough ask for the men in blue, but not completely impossible.
