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Wed, 12/10/2008 - 20:01
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Argentina hold India 1-1 in second hockey test
Buenos Aires, Dec 10 (PTI) Profligate forwards squandered
chances galore as India, despite dominating the proceedings,
settled for a 1-1 draw with Argentina in the second of the
four under-21 hockey test match at the Club Ciudad de Buenos
Aires here.
India dictated terms for most part of the match but could
score only once through a solo by right winger Mandip Antil in
the 44th minute.
Argentina, to their credit, waged a grim battle and the
reward came in the 61st minute when Santiago Montelli scored
the equaliser from a penalty stroke.
The hosts began aggressively, trying to break the ice as
their rivals took time to settle. They forced two penalty
corners in quick succession but while the first flick went
wide, the second was well taken by Indian custodian Mrinal
Chaubey.
India soon got their bearings and mounted sorties with
regularity. They dominated the midfield and created openings
around Argentina's semi-circle with crafty interchanges and
off-the-ball running. However, they failed to find the target,
especially with the opponent goalkeeper Ezequiel Olivero doing
a good job under the bar.
A few attempts from forwards Danish Mujtaba, Jay Karan
and Pramod Kumar missed the mark by inches. After his
hat-trick in the first 'test', a lot was expected from Diwakar
Ram but the Indian captain was not on target either.
Diwakar got at least three opportunities to sound the
board but twice he flicked wide and was foiled once.
After a goalless first half, India continued their
attacking mode and finally forged ahead when Mandip Antil was
set up by central medio Vikas Sharma outside the quarter line.
Antil, a robust Haryana lad, forced his way into the
striking circle beating three defenders before unleashing a
rasping shot to the left of Olivero.
India could have increased their tally but for failed
deflections from flank cross-hits. Substitute Dharamvir Singh
also missed a sitter to add to India's woes.
Argentina, however, stepped up the pace towards the final
phase and was rewarded with a penalty stroke after Agustin
Cabrera was deliberately obstructed in a goalmouth melee.
Santiago Montelli made no mistake with the spot hit to give
them the equaliser. PTI COR
PMR
NNNN
chances galore as India, despite dominating the proceedings,
settled for a 1-1 draw with Argentina in the second of the
four under-21 hockey test match at the Club Ciudad de Buenos
Aires here.
India dictated terms for most part of the match but could
score only once through a solo by right winger Mandip Antil in
the 44th minute.
Argentina, to their credit, waged a grim battle and the
reward came in the 61st minute when Santiago Montelli scored
the equaliser from a penalty stroke.
The hosts began aggressively, trying to break the ice as
their rivals took time to settle. They forced two penalty
corners in quick succession but while the first flick went
wide, the second was well taken by Indian custodian Mrinal
Chaubey.
India soon got their bearings and mounted sorties with
regularity. They dominated the midfield and created openings
around Argentina's semi-circle with crafty interchanges and
off-the-ball running. However, they failed to find the target,
especially with the opponent goalkeeper Ezequiel Olivero doing
a good job under the bar.
A few attempts from forwards Danish Mujtaba, Jay Karan
and Pramod Kumar missed the mark by inches. After his
hat-trick in the first 'test', a lot was expected from Diwakar
Ram but the Indian captain was not on target either.
Diwakar got at least three opportunities to sound the
board but twice he flicked wide and was foiled once.
After a goalless first half, India continued their
attacking mode and finally forged ahead when Mandip Antil was
set up by central medio Vikas Sharma outside the quarter line.
Antil, a robust Haryana lad, forced his way into the
striking circle beating three defenders before unleashing a
rasping shot to the left of Olivero.
India could have increased their tally but for failed
deflections from flank cross-hits. Substitute Dharamvir Singh
also missed a sitter to add to India's woes.
Argentina, however, stepped up the pace towards the final
phase and was rewarded with a penalty stroke after Agustin
Cabrera was deliberately obstructed in a goalmouth melee.
Santiago Montelli made no mistake with the spot hit to give
them the equaliser. PTI COR
PMR
NNNN
