Hockey World Cup 2018 India vs South Africa highlights: India beat South Africa 5-0
Men's Hockey World Cup 2018 LIVE Updates India vs South Africa: India start their campaign at the Odisha Hockey Men's World Cup Bhubaneswar 2018 on a high after a dominating 5-0 win against South Africa. It was a complete performance by the hosts, Simranjeet Singh was awarded Player of Match for scoring a brace. Highlights of the India vs South Africa match on ABPLive.in
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28 Nov 2018 09:42 PM
India's Simranjeet Singh has been awarded the Player of the Match for his outstanding performance. he scored 2 goals in the match and played a part in India's two other goals.
India's Simranjeet Singh has been awarded the Player of the Match for his outstanding performance. he scored 2 goals in the match and played a part in India's two other goals.
That's it, the fireworks are off at the Kalinga Stadium! India have beaten South Africa 5-0 in their opening match of the World Cup.
A successful use of the referral by India. No penalty corner for South Africa. India still lead by 5-0 with seconds to go for the final whistle
With the victory almost in their hands, Team India slow down the tempo on the turf as they try to tide over the minutes remaining in the game.
With the victory almost in their hands, Team India slow down the tempo on the turf as they try to tide over the minutes remaining in the game.
Rohidas is down and he is limping off the field assisted by the Indian physio. We hope it's nothing serious
The rampaging Indian forwards are giving no respite to the South African defenders. Don't be surprised if you see more goals
GREAT SAVE by the South African captain. It was sure shot goal but he flies to his left and evades danger.
Another penalty corner for India, can they make it 6-0 here?
Another penalty corner for India, can they make it 6-0 here?
Another penalty corner for India, can they make it 6-0 here?
That's the end of the 3rd quarter at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar
GOAL for India!
Akashdeep with the assistance and Lalit with the goal. Superb stuff by India, they have taken a 4-0 lead over South Africa now only 16 minutes to go.
Akashdeep with the assistance and Lalit with the goal. Superb stuff by India, they have taken a 4-0 lead over South Africa now only 16 minutes to go.
GOAL for India!
Akashdeep with the assistance and Lalit with the goal. Superb stuff by India, they have taken a 4-0 lead over South Africa now only 16 minutes to go.
Akashdeep with the assistance and Lalit with the goal. Superb stuff by India, they have taken a 4-0 lead over South Africa now only 16 minutes to go.
GOAL! Simranjeet scores for India. What a counter-attack by India, after saving the penalty corner Indian midfield penetrates the South African defence and Simranjeet with the final touch. It's India 3-0 South Africa
PENALTY CORNER for South Africa! Huge moment in match
A great counter-attack through the left-flank by Simranjeet but lack of supports means India would not get their third goal.
The ball is passed around the midfield by Team India as they try their best to avoid turning over the ball to a South African team bursting with newfound aggression.
36 minutes into the match. South Africa have started to gain grounds considerably. India need to regain composure here. India 2-0 South Africa
India waste their 3rd penalty corner! A rare of concentration.
The second half begins! South Africa straight away in the attack. India fall back a little.
The second half begins! South Africa straight away in the attack. India fall back a little.
The second half begins! South Africa straight away in the attack. India fall back a little.
HALF-TIME!
The hooter goes off, the first of the two. India have still managed to hold on to their 2-0 lead. No goals in the 2nd quarter but South Africa have slowly managed to claw their back in the match.
The hooter goes off, the first of the two. India have still managed to hold on to their 2-0 lead. No goals in the 2nd quarter but South Africa have slowly managed to claw their back in the match.
Substitution for India, three players coming in. Coach Harendra Singh injecting fresh legs. Remember, unlimited substitution is allowed in hockey.
First real attack from South Africa but Indian keeper Sreejesh up to the task, a brilliant save. It's still India 2-0 South Africa.
23' South Africa fall deep, allowing India to attack more. Not sure that's the right strategy when you are 0-2 down
19'
South Africa evade danger. India tried a variation in the 2nd penalty corner of the match. Amit Rohidas drilled it in but great job by the South African defence.
South Africa evade danger. India tried a variation in the 2nd penalty corner of the match. Amit Rohidas drilled it in but great job by the South African defence.
PENALTY CORNER for India!
2nd Quarter
India start the 2nd quarter on a great note. Akashdeep, Mandeep and Manpreet are functioning like a well-oiled machine
India start the 2nd quarter on a great note. Akashdeep, Mandeep and Manpreet are functioning like a well-oiled machine
2nd Quarter
India start the 2nd quarter on a great note. Akashdeep, Mandeep and Manpreet are functioning like a well-oiled machine
India start the 2nd quarter on a great note. Akashdeep, Mandeep and Manpreet are functioning like a well-oiled machine
GOAL!
Two goals in two minutes for India. This time its Akashdeep with a lovely interception. A dream start for India. It's India 2-0 South Africa
Two goals in two minutes for India. This time its Akashdeep with a lovely interception. A dream start for India. It's India 2-0 South Africa
GOAL for India!
It has taken India only 10 minutes to get on the scoresheets. Mandeep wit the first goal for India in the World Cup. The penalty corner was blocked by the South African keeper but Mandeep was there to collect the rebound. It's India 1-0 South Africa
It has taken India only 10 minutes to get on the scoresheets. Mandeep wit the first goal for India in the World Cup. The penalty corner was blocked by the South African keeper but Mandeep was there to collect the rebound. It's India 1-0 South Africa
PENALTY CORNER for India!
India have asked for a referral, possibly looking for a block from a South African defender.
9'
Great combination between Manpreet and Aakash but Dilpreet fails to trap the ball inside the D. India inching closer to their first goal with each passing minute.
Great combination between Manpreet and Aakash but Dilpreet fails to trap the ball inside the D. India inching closer to their first goal with each passing minute.
7'
What a great run from Lalit but he fails to beat the South African keeper but none the less, India are all over South Africa at the moment.
What a great run from Lalit but he fails to beat the South African keeper but none the less, India are all over South Africa at the moment.
3'
3 minutes into the game India have already hurled the attacks on the South African goal. That surely has got the crowd going.
3 minutes into the game India have already hurled the attacks on the South African goal. That surely has got the crowd going.
The referee blows the whistle and the action begins with a huge roar from the capacity crowd at the Kalinga Stadium. South Africa with the ball. India attacking from right to left and what an exciting start from India great combination between Dilpreet and Aakash.
The referee blows the whistle and the action begins with a huge roar from the capacity crowd at the Kalinga Stadium. South Africa with the ball. India attacking from right to left and what an exciting start from India great combination between Dilpreet and Aakash.
“Our preparations have been good going into the tournament. India will be under pressure, lots of nerves, our aim is to score more goals than them,” says South African head coach.
Wishes poured in for the Indian side before their first match in the Hockey World Cup against South Africa
Wishes poured in for the Indian side before their first match in the Hockey World Cup against South Africa
Wishes poured in for the Indian side before their first match in the Hockey World Cup against South Africa
Wishes poured in for the Indian side before their first match in the Hockey World Cup against South Africa
Wishes poured in for the Indian side before their first match in the Hockey World Cup against South Africa
Stats & Trivia
1) India are hosting its second World Cup in eight years.
2) The 2018 edition will be the first time the World Cup will be a massive 16-team event.
3) India are ranked 5th in the world and the only Asian team in the top 10 at the moment.
4) It has won eight Olympic gold medals, but the country has managed to win the World Cup only once, way back in 1975, the third edition of the tournament.
5) India, placed in Group C, have an upper hand over their opponents South Africa. South Africa are ranked 15th in while India are No.5.
1) India are hosting its second World Cup in eight years.
2) The 2018 edition will be the first time the World Cup will be a massive 16-team event.
3) India are ranked 5th in the world and the only Asian team in the top 10 at the moment.
4) It has won eight Olympic gold medals, but the country has managed to win the World Cup only once, way back in 1975, the third edition of the tournament.
5) India, placed in Group C, have an upper hand over their opponents South Africa. South Africa are ranked 15th in while India are No.5.
Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the India vs South Africa Hockey World Cup Group C match at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar.
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