CWG 2022: India beat South Africa 3-2 to enter men’s hockey final.© AFP
CWG 2022, IND vs SA Men’s Hockey Semi-Final HighlightsIndia on Saturday defeated South Africa 3-2 to enter the men’s hockey final of the Commonwealth Games. After a goalless first quarter, India scored twice in the second quarter. Abhishek opened the scoring before Mandeep Singh made it 2-0 after a fine singles goal. Ryan Julius took South Africa back in the match after counterattacking from a penalty. India restored their two-goal lead in the fourth quarter before South Africa once again ruffled some wings inside the Indian dugout. India has been unbeaten in the tournament so far, registering three wins and one draw. South Africa, on the other hand, have registered two wins and one draw and one loss. As per the current scenario, the Manpreet Singh-led side will be a strong contender against world number 13 South Africa. India finished on top of Pool B while South Africa finished their campaign in second place in the group stage. The winner of the semi-final match will face the winner of the second semi-final match, which will be played between Australia and England. The losers in both the matches will clash over the bronze medal match.
Here are highlights of India vs South Africa Men’s Hockey Semi-Final 1 match from University of Birmingham Hockey and Squash Center
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00:17 (IST)
India in final
India defeated South Africa 3-2 to enter the final. They will face Australia or New Zealand in the gold medal match.
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00:06 (IST)
The panic ends at the end of the game as both teams score in quick succession.
India restored a two-goal lead and went 3-1 in the final quarter. South Africa immediately pulled one back.
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23:42 (IST)
Jones saves big for South Africa
Jarmanpreet watches her drag flick excellently saved by Govan Jones into South Africa’s goal.
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23:36 (IST)
Sreejesh made a massive 2-1 . Maintained
Sreejesh has denied South Africa this time to keep India’s lead safe for the time being.
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23:31 (IST)
South Africa drew a back with Julius.
South Africa made a comeback once again with Ryan Julius. India lead 2-1 in third quarter
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23:26 (IST)
Opportunity for India as Varun misses his drag flick
India won the penalty corner and Varun foiled his attempt comprehensively. South Africa survived.
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23:16 (IST)
India lead 2-0 at the interval
That’s the end of the second quarter. India lead 2-0 after half time. India benefited from goals from Abhishek and Mandeep Singh.
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23:11 (IST)
aim! India took a 2-0 lead from Mandeep
And Mandeep made it 2-0 after a fine singles run. He moves his effort past the goalkeeper to extend India’s lead
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23:09 (IST)
Excellent savings at close range
Another good opportunity for India but the South African goalkeeper refused to extend the lead. It’s 1-0. lives
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23:04 (IST)
target for india
India takes the lead as Abhishek’s backhand from the curve of the box inside the goal post.
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22:52 (IST)
end of first quarter
Double defense from South African goalkeeper! Keeps India away from two penalty corners. It is the end of the first quarter. It’s 0-0. lives
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22:38 (IST)
Commonwealth Games Live: Live start
After five minutes, it is 0-0 between India and South Africa in the first quarter!
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21:35 (IST)
Commonwealth Games Live: Hello
Hello and welcome to our live coverage of Men’s Hockey Semifinal 1 between India and South Africa. Stay tuned for live updates.
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