Amstelveen, August 24: Argentina defeated India 5-3 in a crucial second-round pool match of the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup, ending India’s hopes of reaching the semifinals.
Argentina made a strong start and put India under pressure with early goals. India struggled to contain Argentina’s attacking moves as the South American side built a significant advantage during the match.
India fought back strongly, with Sukhjeet Singh scoring twice, while Hardik Singh converted a penalty stroke. The Indian team attempted to close the gap in the later stages but could not complete the comeback.
Argentina maintained its composure and continued to find opportunities in front of goal, eventually securing a 5-3 victory over India.
The defeat ended India’s hopes of progressing to the semifinal stage of the tournament. Argentina, meanwhile, remained in contention for a place in the last four.
India will now turn its attention to its remaining classification matches as it looks to finish the tournament on a positive note.
