India Secures Quarterfinal Spot in Men’s Hockey at Paris 2024: To Face Great Britain After Historic Win
New Delhi: In a thrilling development at the Paris 2024 Olympics, India’s men’s hockey team has booked their place in the quarterfinals, set to face Great Britain after a landmark 3-2 victory over Australia. This win marks India’s first Olympic victory over Australia since the 1972 Munich Games and secures their second-place finish in Pool B.
The quarterfinal line-up is now confirmed following the final pool fixtures:
- Germany vs. Argentina
- Belgium vs. Spain
- Netherlands vs. Australia
- India vs. Great Britain
Germany clinched their quarterfinal berth with a decisive performance against Great Britain, thanks to two goals from striker Christopher Ruehr. Meanwhile, the Netherlands pulled off a dramatic comeback to beat Spain 5-3, overcoming a halftime deficit with a strong second-half display.
India’s journey to the quarterfinals included a dramatic 3-2 win over Australia, with early goals from Abhishek and captain Harmanpreet Singh proving crucial. Despite a previous 1-2 loss to Belgium and a 1-1 draw with Argentina, India’s victory against Australia was pivotal.
The other notable results saw Argentina and Belgium play out a thrilling 3-3 draw, with Belgium’s Thibeau Stockbroekx scoring a late equalizer. Additionally, Ireland defeated New Zealand 2-1, and South Africa overcame France 5-2, though these teams have been eliminated from the tournament.
The quarterfinal matches, scheduled for Sunday, promise to deliver high-stakes action as the competition intensifies.
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