New Zealand beat India 2-1 in Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2016 Match

April 13, 2016

India after defeating Pakistan occupied the second spot on the points table, one ahead of their opponents for today- New Zealand. India thrashed Pakistan 5-1 to keep themselves in the hunt for a place in final two.
After defeating Japan in the opening match, India lost to Australia. However, after that, India bounced back to register wins again Canada and the latest over Pakistan.
New Zealand, on the other hand, has lost two out of their last three matches. New Zealand’s first two matches against Malaysia and Canada respectively ended in draws. They then defeated Pakistan and Japan. However, lost to Australia in their last encounter.
1st Quarter begins
3 Minutes Live Score India (0) vs New Zealand (0): It is quite humid out there, we are told. And there will be four-minute break between the 1st and 2nd quarter instead of tw0. Meanwhile, both the teams look relaxed up front.
5 Minutes Live Score India (0) vs New Zealand (0): New Zealand had the chance to score early but good save by goalkeeper Harjot Singh. Things start to heat up now. As both teams look aggressive.
7 Minutes Live Score India (0) vs New Zealand (0): New Zealand just faltering at the moment. India with some good defensive tactics up front. Meanwhile Mandeep Singh individually took on New Zealand defense, however at the last moment failed to put it into the goal
10 Minutes Live Score India (0) vs New Zealand (0): India looking to keep the ball in their possession and have been successful in this little period. Some good passing work by the Indians.
13 Minutes Live Score India (0) vs New Zealand (0): India not only keeping the possession but maintaining the pressure over New Zealand as well. This looks like will be a keenly fought battle.
15 Minutes Live Score India (0) vs New Zealand (0): End of 1st Quarter, both the teams fought hard in this goalless quarter. We will have an extended break of four minutes due to the hot weather. Coming back to the first quarter, both teams looked good with their defensive skills.
2nd Quarter begins
17 Minutes Live Score India (0) vs New Zealand (0): India start the second quarter with the possession. free hit offered to India as well. We can say, India start with momentum.
19 Minutes Live Score India (0) vs New Zealand (0):  There was a little chance for India. However, some good work by Black sticks in their circle. Pushed it back.
20 Minutes Live Score India (0) vs New Zealand (0):  India get the first Penalty Corner of the match. However, Black Sticks’ goalkeeper, Devon Manchester, saves it brilliantly. Good work by him.
24 Minutes Live Score India (0) vs New Zealand (0):  New Zealand with the possession now. Important period in the games, as New Zealand look to take the momentum. India under little pressure right now.
26 Minutes Live Score India (0) vs New Zealand (0):  Both the teams not giving an inch away. What a game so far. Both India and New Zealand look in control. We are now nearing the half time.
28 Minutes Live Score India (0) vs New Zealand (1):  GOAL!!! New Zealand get first Penalty Corner of the match and there you go Kane Russell nets a goal. Good team work by New Zealand and they score just before the break.
30 Minutes Live Score India (0) vs New Zealand (1): That is Half Time. New Zealand go into the break with a lead. Kane Russell converted a penalty corner into a goal. Going into the break New Zealand will be the happier of two sides and why not.
3rd Quarter begins
33 Minutes Live Score India (0) vs New Zealand (1): India looking bit casual at the start of the third quarter. They need to up their game in this quarter.
35 Minutes Live Score India (0) vs New Zealand (1): The possession is with India, but they need to attack now. New Zealand have been excellent so far.Both teams got one penalty corner and only New Zealand capitalised on it.
36 Minutes Live Score India (1) vs New Zealand (1): GOAL!!! India level here. Mandeep Singh scores his first goal of the tournament and at what time. India desperately needed one here. Talwinder Singh smashed that in the circle, there was a deflection by Mandeep and it zips past goalkeeper. Looks like Mandeep was unaware of the goal at first!
40 Minutes Live Score India (1) vs New Zealand (1): Now that India has scored an equaliser, they look confident now and momentum has shifted back. New Zealand under bit of pressure at the moment.
41 Minutes Live Score India (1) vs New Zealand (1): GOAL!! Sloppy work by Indian defence there. Nick Wilson, in the circle, slogs it hard and it goes into the goalpost. Indian players were left with little time to react, but a better show was needed from them.
45 Minutes Live Score India (1) vs New Zealand (2): That is end of third Quarter. New Zealand conceded a goal but were able to get back the lead thanks to Nick Wilson goal.
4th Quarter begins
47 Minutes Live Score India (1) vs New Zealand (2): Second penalty corner awarded to India and they fail to capitalize on it. Devon Manchester with a brilliant save once again. He has been superb today.
50 Minutes Live Score India (1) vs New Zealand (2): New Zealand still leading by 2-1. India looking bit sloppy right now. Need to press hard for an equaliser as we near the end of this match.
54 Minutes Live Score India (1) vs New Zealand (2): Remember if India win, they go through to the finals. Otherwise will have to wait for other results and beat Malaysia in their last match as well. Meanwhile India fail to convert another Penalty Corner.
57 Minutes Live Score India (1) vs New Zealand (2): This is fast slipping away from India’s hands. New Zealand in control out there. India need to go on full attack in these dying moments of the game.
Full Time New Zealand 2 – India 1- That is it New Zealand win by 2-1. This was a keenly fought battle. However, Nick Wilson goal proved to be the difference between the two sides. Also India did miss out on three Penalty Corners.

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