India loses second match in trot

Indian juniors continued to lose in the ongoing England Series, having lost the third and penultimate test 1-2 at Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre. Indian forwards miss rhythm in the circle. Dipsan Tirkey’s team started the series with 7-1 mauling of the hosts, but lost last two test on identical 1-2 scoreline.

Today, India started the match with high tempo, got even a shot at goal in the fifth minute. English defended well.

India got a first penalty corner in the 11th minute but wasted.

In the 21st minute, all the hard work of India paid dividends. Nippy forward Ajay Yadav gave India the lead. It did not survive long.

England’s Calnan Will equalized with a reverse shot, after braving Gurjinder on the top of the circle.

Five minutes before half time, Ed Horler, who struck only goal of the opener, put his team ahead. This goal survived full time.

India dominated the second half, there were clear cut chances, but goals were not happening as the Indians would miss sitters.

All along, England played a bit of physical hockey, Indians fell prey to the fact that they played individual game, which did not exist in the last two tests.

Pic Caption: Ed Holrer scoring a goal past Krishan Pathak and Vijay Yadav

Pic: Avtar Bhurji