MUSCAT: Of their third and remaining Pool B match of the FIH Hockey5s Males’s World Cup Oman 2024, the Indian Males’s Hockey Staff showcased a rare efficiency, securing a convincing 13-0 victory over Jamaica in Muscat, Oman, on Monday.
India initiated the onslaught proper from the beginning, with Maninder Singh (2’, 2’) scoring two fast objectives via precision pictures. The early momentum continued as Uttam Singh (5’) and Manjeet (5) additionally contributed with one objective every, propelling India to a commanding 4-0 lead throughout the first six minutes of the sport.
Regardless of establishing a considerable lead, India maintained relentless strain on Jamaica’s protection with persistent assaults. Pawan Rajbhar (9’) and Gurjot Singh (14’) capitalized on these alternatives, including to India’s objective tally, and the workforce entered the halftime break with a powerful 6-0 lead.
The second half mirrored the primary, as India targeted on ball possession and maintained an aggressive offensive technique. This method proved efficient as Mohammed Raheel (16’, 27’), Mandeep Mor (23’, 27’), Manjeet (24’), and Maninder Singh (28’, 29’) collectively scored quite a few objectives, securing India’s dominant 13-0 win.
Notably, the Indian workforce had defeated Switzerland earlier than shedding to Egypt of their opening two Pool B matches on Sunday. Nevertheless, the victory towards Jamaica has confirmed their berth within the Quarter-Finals of the FIH Hockey5s World Cup Oman 2024, that are scheduled to be performed on Jan 30.