New Delhi: Indian Men’s Football Team hockey Team secures semi-final spot Paris Olympics by defeating Great Britain Dramatic 4-2 Penalty shootout on Sunday. India’s victory comes despite playing more than 40 minutes with one man down Amit Rohidas Sent off with a red card.
The victory marked India’s second consecutive Olympic semi-finals appearance.
Live updates: Day 9 of the Paris Olympics
veteran goalie PR SrijeshPlaying his final international tournament, he played a major role in the victory, making several crucial saves to keep his team in the game.
In the 22nd minute, the Indian team took the lead Harmanpreet Singh Successfully scored the corner kick. In the 27th minute, Lee Morton’s shot quickly equalized the score.
The victory marked India’s second consecutive Olympic semi-finals appearance.
Live updates: Day 9 of the Paris Olympics
veteran goalie PR SrijeshPlaying his final international tournament, he played a major role in the victory, making several crucial saves to keep his team in the game.
In the 22nd minute, the Indian team took the lead Harmanpreet Singh Successfully scored the corner kick. In the 27th minute, Lee Morton’s shot quickly equalized the score.
The dynamic of the game changed dramatically after Rohidas was sent off for lifting his stick at an English player. The decision left India with just 10 men and prompted England to increase the attacking pressure.
Although lagging behind, the Indian defense line led by Srijesh withstood the fierce British attack. The game was still tied, and the winner was decided through a penalty shootout.
The Indian team showed remarkable composure and precision in the penalty shootout, winning by a score of 4-2. The hard-fought victory ensured India’s place in the semi-finals, continuing their impressive run in the tournament.
