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Hockey World Cup LIVE: India knocked out in penalty shootout - Updates, Results, Scores, Blog
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The Indian men's hockey team last won an Olympic gold in the 1980 Moscow Olympics. (FILE PHOTO: Hockey India)
Hosts India will take on New Zealand in a crossover knockout of the 2023 Men's Hockey World Cup at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar today. The winner of this contest will make their way into the quarterfinal.
India have been plagued by injuries with midfielder Hardik Singh ruled out of the tournament. There are also questions over forward Mandeep Singh's fitness after he was seen limping out during a practice session on Saturday.
Stay tuned for all the updates!
Live Updates
- 22 Jan 2023 2:52 PM GMT
End of Quarter 3: India 3-2 NZ
Another quarter with two goals. India scored from a Varun PC and NZ scored in the dying moments to keep the game alive.
- 22 Jan 2023 2:51 PM GMT
45' Child deflects it again.
India flick it with the ground but Simon Child uses his stick to save another goal.
- 22 Jan 2023 2:49 PM GMT
NZ find the back of net.
Russell scores from their first penalty corner as NZ cut down the lead to 3-2. - 22 Jan 2023 2:48 PM GMT
44' New Zealand earn a penalty corner
It is India's time to defend as NZ win a penalty corner on counter attack.
- 22 Jan 2023 2:47 PM GMT
42' End to End stuff here.
India picks a ball and Sukhjeet moves around circle to pass it to Manpreet. Manpreet sends a long shot but no one is on far post.
- 22 Jan 2023 2:45 PM GMT
41' Fans erupt in the stands as India score their first PC goal.
India puts Varun Kumar this time and he hits one straight through the legs of Dixon. India finally score a PC goal!
