Johor (Malaysia) Oct 29 (Ians) The Indian junior men’s hockey team put in a fine display on a nervy evening against Australia to win the 10th Sultan of Johor Cup after a tense penalty shootout. The teams were tied at 1-1 in regulation time, following which nine penalty shots were needed to decide the winner.
India won the shootout 5-4 and clinched their third Sultan of Johor Cup title.
Australia controlled proceedings in the early exchanges while captain Uttam Singh and Boby Singh Dhami tried to push India forward. The efforts paid off as India broke the deadlock through Sudeep Chirmako (14th minute). India went into the first break leading 1-0.
Looking to build on the lead in the second quarter, India began on the front foot, with most of the contest being played in Australia’s half.
As the quarter progressed, Australia’s hunt for the equaliser intensified, and...
India won the shootout 5-4 and clinched their third Sultan of Johor Cup title.
Australia controlled proceedings in the early exchanges while captain Uttam Singh and Boby Singh Dhami tried to push India forward. The efforts paid off as India broke the deadlock through Sudeep Chirmako (14th minute). India went into the first break leading 1-0.
Looking to build on the lead in the second quarter, India began on the front foot, with most of the contest being played in Australia’s half.
As the quarter progressed, Australia’s hunt for the equaliser intensified, and...
- 11/1/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
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