FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup: India managed to survive as draw in the barrage of attacks vs England during the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2023 at the Birsa Munda in Rourkela on Sunday. Both India and England had started their campaigns by winning their opening matches against Spain and Wales. This match ended in a 0-0 draw.
The battle ends in a draw
The clash between India and England was expected to be a battle for the top spot in Pool D and the first half of the game proved the expectations were accurate as an edgy half of hockey unfolded in Rourkela in front of a packed crowd, with neither team giving an edge, and neither gaining one.
India missed opportunities
India got into the rhythm in the second quarter, earning three penalty corners compared to two by England but they failed to convert them into goals.
The second half saw the hosts, ranked fifth as compared to England at sixth, dominate possession and territory with midfielder Hardik Singh being the standout player, but once again there were no finishing touches to be found in the circle.
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