{"id":40032,"date":"2023-10-31T03:42:50","date_gmt":"2023-10-31T03:42:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/indiansportsnews.co.in\/?p=40032"},"modified":"2023-10-31T03:42:50","modified_gmt":"2023-10-31T03:42:50","slug":"india-storm-into-semis-with-a-stunning-6-2-win-over-new-zealand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indiansportsnews.co.in\/?p=40032","title":{"rendered":"India storm into Semis with a stunning 6-2 win over New Zealand"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-40031\" src=\"https:\/\/indiansportsnews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/India_storm_into_Semis_with_a_stunning_6-2_win_over_New_Zealand.jpg\" alt=\"India storm into Semis with a stunning 6 2 win over New Zealand\" style=\"display: block; margin: 8px auto;\" width=\"1101\" height=\"772\" srcset=\"https:\/\/indiansportsnews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/India_storm_into_Semis_with_a_stunning_6-2_win_over_New_Zealand.jpg 1101w, https:\/\/indiansportsnews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/India_storm_into_Semis_with_a_stunning_6-2_win_over_New_Zealand-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/indiansportsnews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/India_storm_into_Semis_with_a_stunning_6-2_win_over_New_Zealand-1024x718.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/indiansportsnews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/India_storm_into_Semis_with_a_stunning_6-2_win_over_New_Zealand-768x539.jpg 768w, https:\/\/indiansportsnews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/India_storm_into_Semis_with_a_stunning_6-2_win_over_New_Zealand-150x105.jpg 150w, https:\/\/indiansportsnews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/India_storm_into_Semis_with_a_stunning_6-2_win_over_New_Zealand-696x488.jpg 696w, https:\/\/indiansportsnews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/India_storm_into_Semis_with_a_stunning_6-2_win_over_New_Zealand-1068x749.jpg 1068w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1101px) 100vw, 1101px\" \/>Johor Bahru (Malaysia):<\/strong> The Indian Junior Men\u2019s Hockey Team remained on course to defend their title with a stunning 6-2 triumph over New Zealand that put them in the Semi-Finals of 11th Sultan of Johor Cup 2023 here on Monday. Amandeep Lakra (2\u2019, 7\u2019, 35\u2019), Arun Sahani (12\u2019, 53\u2019) and Poovanna Chandura Boby (52\u2019) got on the scoresheet for India, while Luke Aldred (29\u2019, 60\u2019) scored a brace for New Zealand.<\/p>\n<p>Riding on their success in the previous outing where they beat hosts Malaysia 3-1, Indian Colts made a positive start against New Zealand. Their intent to win was evident when they earned a PC in the opening minute of the match. Amandeep Lakra was on target to capitalise from the early opportunity, flicking the ball powerfully past the New Zealand goalkeeper Luke Elmes, and earning a confidence-inducing 1-0 lead in the 2nd minute.<\/p>\n<p>The pressure continued to pile on New Zealand in the following moments with India picking up yet another PC in the 7th minute. Lakra remained the cynosure of India\u2019s PC attack, stepping up again to unleash a fierce flick to double India\u2019s lead. The defending Champions remained persistent in testing New Zealand\u2019s defence as they scored their third goal in the 12th minute \u2013 thanks to Arun Sahani\u2019s cross from the left wing deflecting off Luke Elmes into the goal.<\/p>\n<p>With a formidable 3-0 lead, India started the second quarter in a similar fashion with Uttam Singh leading India\u2019s charge in the forwardline; setting up a skilful one-on-one tackle with the goalie. However, he was unable to put it past Elmes. Later in the quarter New Zealand tried to regain their footing in the game when Sam Lints showcased brilliant stick work in the attacking circle but India\u2019s defence proved too strong to breach. New Zealand were finally able to score that elusive first goal when Luke Aldred converted a fine PC in the 29th minute.<\/p>\n<p>Determined to build on their lead, India made an attacking start in the third quarter. Their efforts resulted in a PC and Lakra struck his third to complete a stunning hat-trick. The 35th-minute goal put India in command with a 4-1 lead. Halfway through the quarter, though, New Zealand looked to answer back as Daniel Torr dodged a couple of Indian defenders in the circle, but India\u2019s custodian Mohith H.S. remained alert, rushing out to unsettle the forward and force a miss.<\/p>\n<p>New Zealand began the last quarter with hope to bounce back in the game but the Indian defence remained resolute. Meanwhile, Indian attackers continued to showcase disciplined structure as they created crucial chances that would fetch two more goals this quarter. In the 52nd minute, Poovanna Chandura Boby scored India\u2019s fifth goal through a PC while Arun Sahani struck his second goal in the 53rd minute taking India\u2019s lead to 6-1.<\/p>\n<p>With seconds left in the game, an infringement by India\u2019s defence meant New Zealand would get a final go at the goal and Luke Aldred ensured he was on point, putting the ball past Mohith with a well-executed flick. 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Amandeep Lakra (2\u2019, 7\u2019, 35\u2019), Arun Sahani (12\u2019, 53\u2019) and Poovanna Chandura Boby (52\u2019) got [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":40031,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":true,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"tdm_status":"","tdm_grid_status":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-40032","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-hockey-hockey"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>India storm into Semis with a stunning 6-2 win over New Zealand - IndianSportsNews.com - Latest Updated Sports News &amp; Sports Blogs of Cricket, Hockey, Golf, Football, Tennis &amp; Other Sports<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/indiansportsnews.co.in\/?p=40032\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"India storm into Semis with a stunning 6-2 win over New Zealand - IndianSportsNews.com - Latest Updated Sports News &amp; Sports Blogs of Cricket, Hockey, Golf, Football, Tennis &amp; Other Sports\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Johor Bahru (Malaysia): The Indian Junior Men\u2019s Hockey Team remained on course to defend their title with a stunning 6-2 triumph over New Zealand that put them in the Semi-Finals of 11th Sultan of Johor Cup 2023 here on Monday. 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