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Olympics 2024 Hockey Live: India Vs Ireland - IND win 2-0: Highlights
With two first half goals, India posted a strong victory over Ireland to stay in the hunt for a quarter-final spot.
After a draw in their previous match, India will want to post a win against Ireland. (Photo credit: X)
2024 Paris Olympics Day 4 LIVE: The Indian men’s hockey team posted a strong 2-0 victory over Ireland in Paris on Tuesday.
India came into this fixture on the back of a hard fought 1-1 draw against Argentina with skipper Harmanpreet Singh scoring at the fag end of the match to salvage a draw for his side.
And the skipper rose to the occasion yet again, this time scoring twice in the first half to help secure a win for India.
Live Updates
- 30 July 2024 12:24 PM GMT
3rd Quarter: 4:57 - India solid in defense
The second Irish penalty corner is nullified by the rushing Indian defense.
And a raised Irish stick means that India now have possession.
- 30 July 2024 12:22 PM GMT
3rd Quarter: 4:57 - A defensive lapse from India
A passing error from India meant that Ireland was able to mount an offensive and earn a penalty corner.
Sreejesh intervenes yet again but another penalty corner is handed to Ireland due to a raised Indian stick.
- 30 July 2024 12:18 PM GMT
3rd Quarter: 5:43 - Penalty corner for Ireland
For the very first time in the game, Ireland has a penalty corner.
The drag flick is good but Sreejesh kicks it away with his left boot.
India survive a scare!
- 30 July 2024 12:16 PM GMT
3rd Quarter: 6:50 - India in control
This 3rd quarter belongs to India.
They've dominated and haven't given anything away to Ireland.
- 30 July 2024 12:13 PM GMT
3rd Quarter: 10:29 - A penalty corner for India
India win a penalty corner after a sweeping move from the left flank.
The penalty corner is a variation which the Irish defense blocks and an opportunity is lost in the ensuing melee.
- 30 July 2024 12:11 PM GMT
3rd Quarter: 11:40 - An Irish charge
Ireland make a move along the right flank and produce a shot on goal but Sreejesh is there!
A solid save from the Indian custodian, the first one that he's had to make all day long.
- 30 July 2024 12:09 PM GMT
3rd Quarter: 12:30 - India holding possession...
...and slowing the pace of the game.
They're moving the ball around inside their own half and then making piercing passes through the mid-field.
- 30 July 2024 12:08 PM GMT
3rd Quarter: 13:30 - India constricting Ireland
With a two-goal cushion, the Indian defense is now building a wall to keep Ireland at bay.
- 30 July 2024 11:57 AM GMT
HALF-TIME: India 2-0 Ireland
A pulsating half from the Indian men's hockey team and they lead 2-0 at the moment. It has been a good show from the Indian team barring the mistakes in the final third.
India would like to keep the intensity up and score more goals in the second half.
- 30 July 2024 11:56 AM GMT
30' Nelson saves Ireland!
Mandeep Singh steals the ball in midfield and goes on a run but Nelson comes up with a solid tackle to stop him in his tracks.
