India Beat Great Britain 4-2 On Penalties; Reach Semi-Final In Men's Hockey at Paris Olympics

After being reduced to 10-men early in the match, pressure was on India but the team showcased grit at the face of adversity to carve out a victory. India beat Great Britain in the quarterfinal of Men's Hockey at the Paris Olympics. The regulation time finished at a 1-1 tie, and India edged out GB in penalties with the score line of 4-2. 

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India Beat Great Britain To Reach Semi Final in Men's Hockey

India beat Great Britain 4-2 in penalty shoot-out to enter the semifinals of the men's hockey event at the Paris Olympics, having played with 10 men for more than 40 minutes here on Sunday. This is their second consecutive semifinal appearance at the Games. India were reduced to 10 men after Amit Rohidas was shown a red card for raising his stick against a Great Britain player. Veteran custodian PR Sreejesh, playing his last international tournament, stood like a rock in front of the Indian goal, making saves after saves. Down by a man, it was India who took the lead through Harmanpreet Singh in the 22nd minute from a penalty corner before Great Britain drew level through Lee Morton from a field effort in the 27th minute. Once Rohidas, a key defender and India's first rusher was given the controversial marching order, Great Britain attacked in numbers, constantly trying to take advantage of the one-man lead. 

(With inputs from PTI)