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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 11:30 AM GMT
1st Quarter: 3:45 - India look to have settled now...
They're now moving the ball around and making inroads in a more assured way.
- 30 July 2024 11:28 AM GMT
1st Quarter: 4:56 - Harmanpreet Scores!!
India lead 1-0 as the skipper goes to the left of the keeper to score from the penalty stroke.
- 30 July 2024 11:27 AM GMT
1st Quarter: 4:56 - Penalty stroke for India!
The Indian attack is fouled and a stroke is awarded...
- 30 July 2024 11:26 AM GMT
1st Quarter: 5:05 - India looking to make inroads in the mid-field...
But the Irish defense is equal to the task and is doing well to nullify the charge.
- 30 July 2024 11:25 AM GMT
1st Quarter: 6:40 - Scratchy play from both squads...
End to end action at the moment with scoops being employed by Ireland to get the ball down to India's end.
- 30 July 2024 11:23 AM GMT
1st Quarter: 9:45 - India building from the rear...
Realising that possession is vital, the Indians are now gradually stringing passes together.
- 30 July 2024 11:21 AM GMT
1st Quarter: 11:32 - Plenty of turnovers...
Both sides are struggling to keep possession at the moment.
Several missed passes.
India will have to settle down quick here.
- 30 July 2024 11:19 AM GMT
1st Quarter: 13:41 - Blocked by the Irish defense!
The Irish defensive charge is quick off its line to deny Harmanpreet's drag flick.
A chance goes abegging for India.
- 30 July 2024 11:18 AM GMT
1st Quarter: 13:41 - India earn a penalty corner!
India on the offensive and straight away they earn a penalty corner.
- 30 July 2024 11:16 AM GMT
Here we go...
The crowd counts down and with a blow of the whistle, the referee signals the start of Quarter 1.
And India immediately on the offensive.
