Ipoh (Malaysia), Mar 10:
A resilient India defeated Ireland by 4-1 to finish a disappointing fifth at the Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament here today.
The win enabled India to avenge their 2-3 loss against the same opponents in the last round robin match yesterday.
For India Varun Kumar (5th, 32nd minutes) scored a brace, while Shilanand Lakra (28th) and Gurjant Singh (37th) found the bet once each.
Ireland’s lone goal came from the sticks of Julian Dale in the 48th minute.
India began strongly and earned back-to-back penalty corners in the fifth minute. Though the first attempt was saved, Varun sounded the board from the second chance to hand his side he lead. (PTI)
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