India defeated Ireland 3-2 in a men's field hockey match at the Rio Olympics. India took an early lead on goals by VR Raghunath and Rupinder Pal Singh in the first and second quarters. Ireland scored in the third to make it 2-1, but Rupinder Pal Singh added his second to make it 3-1. Ireland scored again late in the third, but India held on for the victory. This was India's first men's field hockey win at the Olympics in 12 years. Their next match will be against Germany on August 8th.
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Rio Olympics: India Vs - Ireland Hockey Match
India defeated Ireland 3-2 in a men's field hockey match at the Rio Olympics. India took an early lead on goals by VR Raghunath and Rupinder Pal Singh in the first and second quarters. Ireland scored in the third to make it 2-1, but Rupinder Pal Singh added his second to make it 3-1. Ireland scored again late in the third, but India held on for the victory. This was India's first men's field hockey win at the Olympics in 12 years. Their next match will be against Germany on August 8th.
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RIO OLYMPICS
INDIA vs.IRELAND HOCKEY MATCH
Match has started
National Anthems of both countries in progress 1 minute Here we go, first quarter of 15 minutes has started 3 minutes in match Long corner to India. Good attack by India and great save by Ireland Goalkeeper 5 minutes India is playing fast hockey here. India currently have more ball possession as compare to Ireland 7 minutes This time attack by Ireland and great save by Indian captain PR Sreejesh. Score line still 0 0 10 minutes India is good in attacking today, but Ireland seems to be good in defence today 12 minutes India are putting a lot of pressure on Ireland by their attacking mode, but there is no proper shots at goal so far. The game has been quite scrappy so far 14 minutes First Penalty corner to India and missed. Hard luck for India 15 minutes Foul by Ireland, penalty corner to India. And Goal!!!!!! First Quarter over India 1 0 Ireland. Goal by VR Raghunath in last minute of Q1 20 minutes Both teams are playing offensive straightway hockey now 21 minutes Penalty corner to Ireland and goal to Ireland 22 minutes No goal to Ireland. Ireland are protesting. Score line 1-0 25 minutes Another Penalty corner to Ireland and missed 27 minutes Penalty corner to India. Goal !!!! Goal by Rupinder Pal Singh 30 minutes Q2 over. Half time India 2 0 Ireland Third quarter has started! 33 minutes Ireland are looking aggressive in Q3 This is Sardar Singhs 250th game for the country! 36 minutes Penalty corner to Ireland and missed 40 minutes India is just playing around and not letting Ireland to take ball 43 minutes India is playing hard hockey here, but they have lost lot of chances in this quarter 44 minutes India maintain the pressure on Ireland to create opportunities in Q3 45 minutes Another Penalty corner to Ireland and Goal to Ireland by John Jermyn! Q3 over Last 15 minutes left now in match Q4 has started 50 minutes Penalty corner to India and Goal by Rupinder Pal Singh, his second goal
54 minutes Penalty corner to Ireland and missed
55 minutes Last 6 minutes remaining now 56 minutes Another Penalty corner to Ireland and goal to Ireland!! 57 minutes Another Penalty corner to Ireland and missed! 58 minutes Ireland are playing in full attacking mode. last 2 minutes will be crucial 60 minutes Q4 over. India 3 2 Ireland. India wins a match in Olympics after 12 years India on top of Group B Next Match of India will be against Germany on August 8th, 2016 at 7.30pm IST