21st CWG: Indian men's and women's hockey round-up
There was a lot of joy for India as both the women's and men's hockey teams rose high to clinch victories in their respective matches. At the ongoing 21st Commonwealth Games at the Gold Coast, the men's team clinched a thrilling 4-3 victory against Wales. Indian eves earlier had stunned England 2-1. Here is our report of these matches.
India rally around dramatically to stop Wales
India scored two goals in the dying minutes to snatch a thriller against Wales. India went ahead 2-1 at half-time in the men's Pool B encounter. In the 2nd half, Wales equalized through Gareth Furlong, before India went ahead in the 56th minute. Furlong scored his hat-trick from a penalty corner to make it 3-3. In the 58th minute SV Sunil hit the winner.
What a match!
Indian eves stun England 2-1
Indian eves stunned Olympic champions England 2-1 on Sunday. Rani Rampal's side came back from behind to beat the favourites and earn their 2nd win in three games. India are second in Pool A and they will be eager to qualify for the semis. For India, Gurjit Kaur and Navneet Kaur scored after Alexandra Danson had got England ahead inside the first minute.
