India began their men’s Hockey World Cup campaign with a 3-1 win over Wales in Amstelveen on Saturday, with captain Harmanpreet Singh scoring twice from penalty corners. Sanjay also scored as India led 3-0 before Wales pulled one back late in the fourth quarter. The victory came on Independence Day as India secured three points in Pool D.
Amstelveen (The Netherlands), Aug 15: India made a winning start to their men's Hockey World Cup campaign, defeating Wales 3-1 in a Pool D match here on Saturday, with captain Harmanpreet Singh scoring twice from penalty corners.
Playing in front of a large crowd at the nearly 10,000-capacity Wagener Stadium on the country's Independence Day, India dominated for long periods and were 3-0 ahead before Wales scored late in the fourth quarter.
Harmanpreet, who was named Player of the Match, converted penalty corners in the 11th and 43rd minutes, while Sanjay scored from a direct drag-flick in the eighth minute.
Sam Welsh pulled one back for Wales with a field goal in the 56th minute.
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