Indian colts starts Volvo event with a win

Breda (Netherlands), 18 July 2015: Indian colts have defeated several time Junior World Champions Germany 3-0 in the Volvo International 6-nation tournament in the opening match today at Breda, The Netherlands

PC expert Harmanpreet Singh, captain Harjeet and Arman Qureshi struck a goal apiece

Arman Qureshi put India ahead through a field effort in the 29th minute, which set the tune and tenor of the opening match. The Indians maintained the pace in the entire first half and did not allow the German men to open their scoring act, scores stood 1-0 in favour of India at half time.

Captain Harjeet Singh smartly entered the opponent’s D and smashed an excellent field goal in the 46th minute to double the lead to 2-0.

On the other hand, Germany constantly tried to create space in the opponent’s circle in vain.

India’s Harmanpreet Singh efficiently converted a penalty corner, thereby adding the third goal to the Indian team’s account in the 52nd minute. Unsuccessful in scoring any goal, Germany lost to India 0-3.

The Volvo Invitational U-21 Tournament 2015 will be held from 18-26 July 2015. Indian men will now clash against New Zealand tomorrow 2045 hrs IST.