In the fourth game of Group D in the Men's FIH Hockey World Cup 2023, we experienced a thrilling goalless draw between England and the hosts India.
India and England tried hard to break the deadlock, but both failed to utilise their big opportunities properly. After this match, both England and India have four points in two matches each as the English team is on top of the points table, and the hosts are behind them due to goal differences.
Brief match report: England vs India
Q1 (Final Scoreline): England 0 – India 0
It was an entertaining first quarter to promise a memorable World Cup encounter.
Between the seventh and ninth minutes, England earned five penalty corners, but the hosts always managed to defend well. In the 12th minute, India had an unsuccessful penalty corner.
Q2 (Final Scoreline): England 0 – India 0
The second quarter was equally thrilling, but both teams were unable to score.
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Half-time
Q3 (Final Scoreline): England 0 – India 0
Both England and India missed some great chances in this quarter.
In the very last moment of the game, India managed to put the ball over the goal-line, but it was denied by the umpire due to a foul. The hosts didn’t have any referral to challenge that decision.
Q4 (Final Scoreline): England 0 – India 0
Both teams showed their desperation on the pitch, but the scoreline was never opened to have any chance of winning result of the game.
In the final minute, unlucky English Nicholas Bandurak hit the post.
Full-time
Player of the Match award: Oliver Payne (England)
