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Aditya Lalage netted a brace while Uttam Singh, Amandeep Lakra, Selvam Karthi and Boby Singh Dhami all added a goal each as India ran riot.
India A Men’s Hockey Team 6-1 Ireland. (X)
The India A men’s hockey team opened their tour of Europe in strong fashion as they romped to a 6-1 win over Ireland at the Hockey Club Oranje-Rood in Eindhoven on Wednesday.
Aditya Lalage netted a brace while Uttam Singh, Amandeep Lakra, Selvam Karthi and Boby Singh Dhami all added a goal each as India ran riot.
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India delivered an exceptional performance throughout the four quarters, making hardly any mistakes. Uttam initiated the scoring for the men in blue, followed by Lakra who extended their lead. Lalage then showcased his skills by scoring two consecutive goals.
Forwards Karthi and Dhami each found the net to add to the scoresheet. Ireland managed only a consolation goal as India’s defense remained steadfast.
India is set to face Ireland again on July 9, seeking another positive result to maintain their momentum during their European tour.
In the subsequent two weeks, they will compete against France, England, Belgium, and the Netherlands.
These matches aim to test the depth and readiness of players as the national setup strives to strengthen the talent pool for the Indian senior team. Hockey India’s goal with this tour is to enhance the talent pool for the Indian Men’s national team and provide international match experience to the emerging stars of Indian hockey.
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“This tour will be a good testing ground for us to know our strengths and weaknesses. We have a good mix of seasoned players and young players, and the tour will provide us with strong competition to assess where they stand. This kind of international exposure will also help us strengthen our main team in the future and create a good bench strength in the long run,” captain Sanjay said ahead of the event.
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