Paris Olympics 2024: Here's how 10-man India scored a famous win over Great Britain to reach hockey semis
In a stunning display of resilience, the Indian men, who played over 40 minutes of the game with just 10 players, defeated Great Britain 4-2 in a dramatic shootout. They play Germany on August 6 for a place in the final
The Indian men’s hockey team, captained by Harmanpreet Singh, delivered a breathtaking performance in the quarter-finals of the Paris Olympics on August 4 against the Great Britain, securing a place in semifinals. (Image: Reuters)
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Despite playing with just 10 men for over 40 minutes, India showcased remarkable resilience and skill to overcome Great Britain in a dramatic shootout. (Image: Reuters)
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India took an early lead in the second quarter when Harmanpreet Singh converted a penalty corner with precision, putting India ahead 1-0. (Image: Reuters)
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Great Britain equalised just before halftime, levelling the score at 1-1 and setting up a tense final period. With the score tied at 1-1 after the end of regulation time, the match proceeded to a penalty shootout. (Image: Reuters)
India emerged victorious with a 4-2 win in the shootout. Raj Kumar Pal scored the decisive penalty, securing India’s place in the semi-finals. (Image: Reuters)
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Sreejesh Parattu Raveendran made crucial saves, including a key stop against Phillip Roper’s penalty shot, ensuring India advanced with a 4-2 win. (Image: Reuters)
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In the second quarter, Amit Rohidas received a red card for raising his stick and hitting Great Britain's William Calnan, resulting in a one-match suspension. Rohidas will miss the semi-final against Germany. (Image: Reuters)
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India’s shootout success was marked by perfect penalties from Harmanpreet Singh, Sukhjeet Singh, Lalit Upadhyay and Raj Kumar Pal. (Image: Reuters)
Despite the setback of Rohidas’s suspension, the Indian team celebrated their hard-fought victory. Key players like Jarmanpreet Singh and Manpreet Singh contributed significantly and the team unity was evident in its jubilant celebration. (Image: Reuters)
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India faces Germany in the semi-finals on August 6. Germany advanced after a closely contested 3-2 victory over Argentina. (Image: Reuters)
