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India vs Argentina Hockey Paris Olympics 2024: Harmanpreet’s Late Goal Salvages 1-1 Draw

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Last updated: July 29, 2024 6:57 pm
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July 29, 2024: In an electrifying encounter at the Paris Olympics 2024, India secured a vital 1-1 draw against Argentina in their Pool B clash. The match was marked by a dramatic finish, with Indian skipper Harmanpreet Singh scoring a crucial goal from a penalty corner in the final moments to salvage the draw for his team.

Argentina took the lead in the first half through a goal by Lucas Martinez, leaving India trailing 0-1 at halftime. Despite creating several opportunities, India struggled with their finishing, including missing four penalty corners. However, Harmanpreet Singh’s late-game heroics, which saw him convert a penalty corner into a goal, were instrumental in changing the course of the match and securing a point for India.

India’s opening match in Pool B saw them edge past New Zealand 3-2, thanks to a decisive penalty stroke by Harmanpreet Singh in the dying minutes. His clutch performances have been pivotal in India’s campaign so far, showcasing his leadership and composure under pressure.

India vs Argentina Hockey: India takes aggressive stance against Argentina

In their first match, the Indian team displayed an aggressive approach, with PR Sreejesh making several crucial saves to keep India in the game. Despite conceding an early goal, India showed resilience and determination, eventually securing the win with goals from Mandeep Singh, Vivek Sagar Prasad, and Harmanpreet Singh.

India, fifth in the world hockey rankings, began the match on a positive note. They were awarded the first penalty corner of the match in the 10th minute but Sanjay’s shot got saved by Argentina’s goalkeeper Tomas Santiago.

Argentina, ranked 7th in the world, had a challenging start to their Olympics campaign with a 1-0 defeat against Australia. They are expected to come out strong in their subsequent matches, posing a significant challenge to the Indian team, who are buoyed by their recent performances.

The Indian hockey team’s never-say-die attitude was evident in their match against New Zealand, as they fought back twice during the 60 minutes of play. The first quarter of the match against New Zealand saw India dominating possession and creating numerous scoring opportunities, with Olympic debutant Abhishek making a notable impact.

The final minutes of the India vs Argentina hockey match were crucial, with Sukhjeet Singh’s intelligent play earning a penalty corner, which eventually led to a penalty stroke after a defensive error by Argentina. Harmanpreet Singh’s calm execution of the penalty stroke ensured a vital win for India.

Indian goalkeeper PR Sreejesh reflected on the India vs Argentina Hockey match, stating, “The first match in the Olympics is never easy. New Zealand is a tough team, and we made some mistakes, but there were positive aspects as well. It’s a good wake-up call for us. We secured three points, which is crucial. Hockey is always tense from the first whistle to the last.”

As India prepares for their next Pool B match, the team is looking to build on their momentum and continue their strong performance in the tournament.

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