World Cup Hockey: India (2) Vs England (3)

World Cup Hockey: India (2) Vs England (3)
What a spirited performance by the Indians. But unfortunately we lost to a smooth game by England. Indians missed both the penalty corners earned and that proved to be costly. India dominated the game from the word go and attacked the England's half with all the force but could not convert the opportunities. Once the first goal was scored by England, thanks to India's usual mistake of ignoring the opponent and not marking them in the D area, the game changed and England was all over the game. In the second half England was leading 3-0 and suddenly the crowd came to their toes by two back to back goals by Indians within 3 minutes.
Then Indians made the blunder and were reduced to 9 players only bCuz of the poor tactics used by the players and got 2 Yellow card in the last 5 minutes of the play. Still with 9 players Indians created a beautiful chance in the last minute to level the game when the ball was beautifully passed just from the left flank of England. Unfortunately the ball whisked by England's goal post where the Indian player failed to convert the opportunity into a leveling goal. And oh ya, Indians do made some silly mistakes which allowed England score 2 out of their 3 goals.

fewww...... well played India. What an exciting match!!! I was just a statue in front of the TV till the end of the game. Just a win would have made it a day for me. Never the less, amazing comeback guys...Well played.

India thrashes Pakistan 4-1 in World Cup Hockey

With a spirited performance from the Indian hockey team, we are able to thrash the arch rival Pakistan by 4-1. With luck playing its part and favoring India twice when Pakistan players hit two penalty corners onto the cross bar, India also played wonderful hockey to get a 4-0 lead which is comfortable enough to end the match with a lead. Though India too missed some chances and Pakistan goal keeper saved two brilliant strokes,India undoubtedly dominated both the half of the game and came out victorious which gave a much needed boost to our hockey and to its fan. Wish India will keep on playing with the same confidence through out the series and win the world cup on its home ground.

Check out the points table here:
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/articleshow/5555070.cms