Commonwealth Games: Indian men's team defeat Malaysia to enter semis
Indian men's hockey team beat Malaysia 2-1 in a Pool B encounter at the ongoing 21st Commonwealth Games 2018 being held at the Gold Coast. The win ensured India an entry into the semi-finals. After a 2-2 draw against Pakistan, India overcame Wales 4-3 before seeing off Malaysia on Tuesday. India will play against England in their last pool B match.
FT. The Indian Men's Hockey Team seal a spot in the Semi-Finals of the men's hockey event at the @GC2018 Commonwealth Games with a steely show against Malaysia in their third game of the competition on 10th April.#IndiaKaGame #HallaHockeyKa #GC2018 #INDvMAS pic.twitter.com/GAE3kihB75
— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) April 10, 2018
India went ahead early with a goal from Harmanpreet Singh goal in the third minute. Faizal Saari equalized for Malaysia in the 16th minute with a neat finish from a tight angle. Both the teams held on and tried forcing a winner before Harmanpreet once again scored in the 44th minute to hand India a victory.
There were milestones achieved by Indian duo in the match. Forward Mandeep Singh notched his 100th international match for India, as defender Amit Rohidas scripted his 50th game.
