IND vs NZ Live Men’s Hockey Olympics 2024: India vs NZ match in progress.© AFP
India vs New Zealand LIVE, Men’s Hockey Olympics 2024 Pool B: India have equalised in the second quarter against New Zealand in the second quarter of their Pool B match against New Zealand at the Paris Olympics 2024 on Saturday. After Sam Lane scored for New Zealand, Mandeep Singh scored equaliser for India. Having returned to medal-winning ways after achieving bronze in Tokyo 2020, India have their work cut out if they are to repeat the same this year. Apart from New Zealand, India have been grouped with Australia, Argentina, Belgium and Ireland, all of whom are ranked in the top 11 in the world. Led by experienced defender Harmanpreet Singh, India would hope for a win to kickstart a difficult pool.
Here are the LIVE updates from India vs New Zealand, Men’s Hockey Olympics 2024 match, straight from the Yves-du-Manoir Stadium:
21:52 (IST)
India vs New Zealand, Olympics Men’s Hockey: NZ down by one man
The third quarter starts! The score is 1-1. New Zealand’s Hugo Inglis got a green card at the end of the second quarter which means they have started with 10 men in the third quarter.
21:43 (IST)
Olympics Hockey Live: It’s half-time!
The second quarter ends! Mandeep Singh’s 24th minute goal has restored parity for India vs New Zealand. India need to win this match. The Pool B has teams like Australia, Belgium, Argentina and Irelnd. If India can win this match, they will be in a great position to qualify for the quarter-finals.
21:34 (IST)
India vs New Zealand, Olympics Men’s Hockey: India equalise
India miss the first PC! But they have been given another PC and this time India are successful. Mandeep Singh score from rebound to equalise for India!
21:33 (IST)
Olympics Hockey Live: India get PC
And there you go! India have got their first penalty corner! Sanjay manages to hit the foot of a NZ player. The penalty corner is taking time as NZ goalkeeper is having an equipment issue.
21:23 (IST)
India vs New Zealand, Olympics Men’s Hockey: No PC so far
Meanwhile, the broadcasters show the message of Craig Fulton at the break. He says that India should not directly try to make circle entry but instead they should rotate and make circle entry. The worrying part is that India have not been able to get a single PC so far.
21:22 (IST)
Olympics Hockey Live: Yellow card for NZ captain
India have great chance right at the start of the second quarter. New Zealand captain Nic Wood has received the yellow card which means he will be out of the pitch for five minutes. This is a golden opportunity.
21:17 (IST)
India vs New Zealand, Olympics Men’s Hockey: NZ Score
And there India have conceded! In the eighth minute, New Zealand gets a Penalty Corner and Sam Lane scores goal for the Black Sticks. PR Sreejesh could have done better there. NZ 1-0 India!
21:07 (IST)
India vs New Zealand, Olympics Men’s Hockey: 0-0 so far
The action is underway and the Indian players are constantly raiding the rival D. They have two shots on goals in the first five minutes. So far, no goals from either team.
21:02 (IST)
India vs New Zealand, Olympics Men’s Hockey: We are underway
India get us started. Can India add another medal to the record books of the Olympics’ most successful hockey nation? The journey starts now.
20:57 (IST)
India vs New Zealand, Olympics Men’s Hockey: India’s Playing XI
Here’s India’s playing XI for their first Olympics 2024 men’s hockey game:
Harmanpreet Singh (C), PR Sreejesh (GK), Jarmanpreet Singh, Hardik Singh, Mandeep Singh, Amit Rohidas, Sumit, Rajkumar Pal, Manpreet Singh, Sukhjeet Singh, Abhishek.
20:55 (IST)
India vs New Zealand, Olympics Men’s Hockey: The players are set
The India and New Zealand players have entered the field, and are ready for the national anthem.
20:38 (IST)
India vs New Zealand, Olympics Men’s Hockey: Difficult pool for India
The eight-time Olympic gold medalists have been placed alongside Belgium (rank 3), Australia (rank 4), Argentina (rank 6), New Zealand (rank 10) and Ireland (rank 11) in Pool B. It is a difficult group for India to overcome.
20:35 (IST)
India vs New Zealand, Olympics Men’s Hockey: Going for a medal
India will be eyeing a medal. The team, led by Harmanpreet Singh, are ranked 7th in the world. But, remember that historic bronze in Tokyo? It was India’s first Olympic hockey medal in 41 years. India would be aiming to replicate that.
20:33 (IST)
India vs New Zealand, Olympics Men’s Hockey: Hello and welcome!
Hello and welcome to NDTV Sports’ live coverage of the Indian men’s hockey team’s first game of Olympics 2024. The bronze medalists from Tokyo 2020 take on New Zealand, in their first of five pool games.
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