Tokyo Olympics | India vs Argentina | Another victory by 3-1

Indian Hockey Admin — Thu, 29 Jul 2021 06:34:33 +0000

In another heated match, Manpreet Sandhu led team won against Olympic champions Argentina scoring 3-1 on Thursday. This was the fourth Pool A match played by the national team at the Oi Hockey Stadium.

#TOKYO2020 #STRONGERTOGETHER #HOCKEYINVITES @TheHockeyIndia v @ArgFieldHockey pic.twitter.com/jkdGt2vOBA
— International Hockey Federation (@FIH_Hockey) July 29, 2021

A memorable win for Indian hockey over the Olympic champions Argentina at #Tokyo2020.

SCORE: 🇮🇳 3 – 1 🇦🇷 pic.twitter.com/AeWgzr8UGB
— The Bridge (@the_bridge_in) July 29, 2021

With this victory, the national team is set to book a place in the Quarterfinals of the Tokyo Olympics.

Varun Kumar landed on the scoresheet with a powerful drag flick to give #IND the lead in their 3-1 win over defending champions, #ARG #Tokyo2020 | #StrongerTogether | #UnitedByEmotion | #Hockey | @varunhockey pic.twitter.com/r9gjnGI5aD
— Olympic Khel (@OlympicKhel) July 29, 2021

नाम विवेक, गुण अनेक! 💯

Be it dodging his opponents to a T or gaining the lead for #IND with a crucial deflection, this young midfielder made no mistakes in #IND's 3-1 win over #ARG 🙌#BestOfTokyo | #Tokyo2020 | #StrongerTogether | #UnitedByEmotion | #Hockey pic.twitter.com/htpx4kiGwl
— Olympic Khel (@OlympicKhel) July 29, 2021

"I'm very happy, it can be a bit stressful too for me but we just now need to play well against our next opponent – Japan."

Chief Coach Graham Reid sounded happy after #TeamIndia's performance against Argentina.https://t.co/Qs9oSgZHB0 #IndiaKaGame #HaiTayyar #Tokyo2020
— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) July 29, 2021

The air in the podium was in favour of India when Manpreet Singh and his men swiftly attacked in the match. Team players Varun Kumar, Vivek Sagar Prasad and Harmanpreet Singh scored goals for India in 43rd, 58th and 59th minutes respectively. While for Argentina Maico Casella hit a goal in the 48th minute.

#INDvARG #IndiaKaGame #HaiTayyar #Tokyo2020 #TokyoTogether #StrongerTogether #HockeyInvites #WeAreTeamIndia #Hockey pic.twitter.com/LsSqzn1nHN
— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) July 29, 2021

Although India secured two penalty strokes in a row in the 41st minute but was unable to convert them. Speedily enough, Argentina protested with Matias Rey, who returned to the field after a five-minute suspension, going toe-to-toe with PR Sreejesh. But the Indian goalkeeper averted the attack with the appearance of Varun Kumar, who twitched the ball away.

Terrific comeback from @TheHockeyIndia men as they beat defending champions Argentina by 3-1 to march into the quarters.

Many congratulations! 👏#GoForGold #Hockey #Olympics @WeAreTeamIndia https://t.co/F8QTiapIja
— Odisha Sports (@sports_odisha) July 29, 2021

Till now India has played four matches and is at the second position with nine points, Australia being at the number one position with 12 points, followed by Spain (4 points), New Zealand (4 points), Argentina (4 points) and Japan (1 point). For every win, each team is awarded three points. The top four teams from each group will play in the quarter-finals.

India will face host Japan on Friday. This will be the final group match for the national team.

Throwback to when the India Men's Hockey Team finally ended the long wait for their eighth gold medal and brought home 🥇 at the 1980 Moscow Olympics.#IndiaKaGame pic.twitter.com/5FNqhjP2wG
— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) July 29, 2021

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India lose to New Zealand in six-nation Invitational tournament, face Argentina next

Indian Hockey Admin — Fri, 01 Jul 2016 11:28:08 +0000

Indian men’s hockey team lost 0-1 to New Zealand to slump to its its second defeat in the six-nation Invitational tournament and will now face the formidable Argentina in its penultimate round-robin match, in Valencia on Saturday.
New Zealand’s Stephen Jenness scored the lone goal of the match in the 18th minute on Friday.
India had earlier lost 0-4 to Germany in their tournament opener before registering a fighting 2-1 win over Ireland in their next game.
India are now placed fourth in the points table with just three points from one win and two defeats. Olympic champions Germany and Argentina lead the chart with six points from two wins followed by Spain on three points from two games.
If India are to stay in the hunt for a place in the summit clash, Sardar Singh and his men have no option but to beat Argentina on Saturday.
Going by recent International Hockey Federation (FIH) rankings, India enjoy an edge over Argentina. By virtue of their runners-up finish in the Champions Trophy in London earlier in June, India leapfrogged to the fifth spot in the world rankings ahead of Belgium (6th) and Argentina (7th).
But it will be easier said than done as the Argentines are a tough nut to crask on the turf, which is clearly visible from their run in the tournament so far. The Indians will have to dish out a consistent performance and avoid making mistakes at the backline if they desire to emerge winners on Saturday.
India will finish their round robin campaign against Spain on Sunday.
The tournament is being held as a preparation for the upcoming Rio Olympic Games.

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Tokyo Olympics | India vs Argentina | Another victory by 3-1

India lose to New Zealand in six-nation Invitational tournament, face Argentina next