Men's Hockey 18th Asian Games Jakarta Palembang 2018

18th  Asian Games Jakarta

Palembang 2018

India Beat Hong Kong In Men's Hockey

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Asian Games 2018

Final score of  26-0

Antara/Palembang/ Jakarta

It was raining goals as India’s men’s hockey team crushed Hong Kong 26-0 in a Group A match of the 2018 Asian Games at the Gelora Bung Karno Sports Complex hockey field in Jakarta, on Wednesday.

India, a member of the big five of the International Hockey Federation, utterly dominated Hong Kong, which is ranked 45th in the world.

Led by Chan Hou Fung, Hong Kong, under Gregory Fabian’s instruction, failed to gain control over possession and was limited to playing in a limited area of the pitch. India’s technique, speed and strength proved far too superior for Hong Kong’s vulnerable defense.

Pinned down by India’s relentless attacks, the Hong Kong players could do little but assume a defensive position, with their opponent scoring one goal after another.

India’s major goal scorers were Singh Rupinder Pal (4 goals), Singh Akashdeep (3), Harmanpreet (3), Singh Manpreet (2) and Kumar (2), while the remaining scorers scored one goal each.

India’s hockey team coach Singh Harendra said his team had performed remarkably and were able to launch a variety of attacks, with very good coordination among team members.

“I’m very happy. Our players showed their best in defense and offense,” Herendra remarked.