The Indian hockey team continued its impressive performance in the FIH Pro League, defeating Ireland 4-0. The match, held at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, saw the Indian team dominate, denying Ireland any significant opportunities.
Match Report: Continuing their excellent form in the FIH Pro League 2024-25, the Indian hockey team secured a resounding 4-0 victory over Ireland. The match, played at Bhubaneswar's Kalinga Stadium, saw India in control from the outset, preventing Ireland from creating any genuine scoring chances. Neelam Sanjeev Ses, Mandeep Singh, Abhishek, and Shamsher Singh were the goalscorers in this impressive win.
India's Aggressive Start, Ireland on the Back Foot
From the first quarter, India displayed aggressive attacking play. In the 14th minute, Neelam Sanjeev Ses opened the scoring. Mandeep Singh's precise finish doubled the lead in the 24th minute. India's attacking pressure continued, with Abhishek scoring the third goal in the 28th minute, further cementing their dominance. Just after halftime, in the 34th minute, Shamsher Singh added another goal, extending India's lead to 4-0.
Ireland's Missed Opportunities, India's Impregnable Defense
Ireland earned two penalty corners during the match but failed to convert either opportunity. The Indian defense displayed excellent coordination, and goalkeeper P.R. Sreejesh produced outstanding saves, frustrating the Irish attack. In this return leg of the FIH Pro League, India's next matches will be against England on February 24th and 25th.
With four wins from six matches, India currently sits fourth in the points table with 12 points. They will aim to continue this b form and climb into the top three.
