February 22nd 2025.
India continued to display their dominance over Ireland in the men's FIH Pro League match held in Bhubaneswar on Saturday, securing a convincing 4-0 victory. This marked their second consecutive win over the visitors, following a 3-1 win in the first leg match the previous day.
Right from the start, it was clear that the Indians were determined to maintain their winning streak. They quickly took control of the game, with Nilam Sanjeep Xess, Mandeep Singh, Abhishek, and Shamsher Singh scoring the four goals for India.
Although Ireland began on a positive note, earning a penalty corner in the ninth minute, they were unable to capitalize on the opportunity. It was Nilam who broke the deadlock in the 14th minute with a brilliant field goal, assisted by Amit Rohidas. He received an aerial ball on the right corner, bypassed two defenders, and hit the post before scoring on the rebound.
Despite India's regular captain and drag-flick specialist Harmanpreet Singh being rested, the team continued to dominate the game. They secured two more penalty corners in the 17th and 24th minutes, but Nilam's attempts were denied by Ireland's goalkeeper Jamie Carr.
It was Mandeep who finally extended India's lead in the 24th minute with a well-executed deflection from Amit Rohidas' flick. Just four minutes later, Abhishek added another goal for India after collecting the ball from Mandeep's shot, which was initially saved by Carr. The Irish goalkeeper also saved Rohidas' shot, but Abhishek was quick to capitalize on the rebound.
In the 39th minute, Shamsher sealed the victory for India by deflecting in a cross from Mandeep. Despite Ireland's efforts to make a comeback in the final quarter, the Indian defense held strong, denying them any chance to score.
As the game entered its final minutes, India conceded a penalty corner, but they defended it successfully. The Indian team had two more opportunities to extend their lead, but they were unable to convert them into goals.
India's next match will be against England on February 24 in Bhubaneswar.
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