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Men's Junior Hockey World Cup 2025: India storms into quarterfinals with 5-0 win over Switzerland- Highlights
Get all the highlights as unbeaten India look to extend their dominant run in the tournament.
Men's Junior Hockey World Cup India Vs Switzerland live updates (Photo credit: Hockey India)
India returns to the turf in Madurai with momentum, confidence, and a roaring home crowd behind them as they prepare to face Switzerland in their final Pool B encounter at the FIH Junior Men’s Hockey World Cup 2025.
The hosts have been nothing short of ruthless so far. They opened their campaign with a commanding 7–0 victory over Chile and followed it up by dismantling Oman 17–0; a statement win that sent a clear message to the rest of the tournament. Across two matches, India have displayed the kind of balance every coach dreams of: an explosive forward line, a midfield dictating tempo, and a defence that hasn’t allowed a single goal.
Switzerland, too, entered the contest unbeaten, but their journey has not included facing a side with India’s speed, structure, and depth.
Stay tuned for live updates, key moments, and full match coverage as India look to extend their unbeaten run and strengthen their title ambitions.
Highlights:
Live Updates
- 2 Dec 2025 3:56 PM GMT
Q3 begins!
We’re back underway in Madurai. India restart with a 4–0 lead and will look to keep the tempo high as Switzerland try to hold their structure.
- 2 Dec 2025 3:44 PM GMT
Half-time
India lead 4–0 at the break. A strong first half with goals from Manmeet Singh (2), Sharda Tiwari, and Arshdeep Singh. Switzerland have shown resistance, but India remain firmly in control heading into Q3.
- 2 Dec 2025 3:40 PM GMT
Q2, 28’ GOAL!
Arshdeep Singh adds India’s fourth with a beautifully taken field goal. Slick build-up, calm finish. India cruising now.
- 2 Dec 2025 3:32 PM GMT
Q2, 21’ Penalty corner for India!
Ansolid drag-flick, but an even better save from the Swiss goalkeeper. Switzerland hold firm.
- 2 Dec 2025 3:23 PM GMT
End of Q1!
India lead 3–0 after a dominant opening quarter. Manmeet Singh’s brace and Sharda Tiwari’s PC conversion put the hosts firmly in control. Switzerland have defended bravely, but India’s intensity is showing.
- 2 Dec 2025 3:21 PM GMT
Q1, 13’ GOAL!
India make it 3–0. Sharda Tiwari steps up for the penalty corner and converts with a clean, powerful drag-flick. Clinical from the hosts.
- 2 Dec 2025 3:18 PM GMT
Q1, 11’ GOAL!
India double their lead! Another superb long ball fired into the circle and Manmeet Singh gets the perfect deflection once again. The birthday boy is on fire tonight!
- 2 Dec 2025 3:15 PM GMT
Q1, 9’ Cagey affair so far!
This one is unlike the earlier Pool B matches. Switzerland are keeping things much tighter, and India aren’t getting the same free space they enjoyed in the previous games. A more controlled, cagey start so far.
- 2 Dec 2025 3:07 PM GMT
Q1, 2’ GOAL!
India strike early! The birthday boy, Manmeet Singh, puts the hosts ahead with a sharp finish inside the circle. Perfect start for India.
- 2 Dec 2025 3:05 PM GMT
Q1 is underway!
And we’re underway! The first pushback has been taken, and India vs Switzerland officially begins here in Madurai.
