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The 15th edition of the Hockey World Cup is going on in Bhubaneswar and Rourkela. The tournament kicked off on 13 January 2023. However, fans were hoping to see the Men in Blue in top form in this tournament to win the title. Speaking of their first match, India took on Spain and defeated them 2-0.
After that convincing victory, fans were in an ecstatic mood. Then, in the second game, they locked horns with England. But, the Men in Blue faced the consequences of missing a lot of chances. Hence, the game ended in a 0-0 draw. So, fans were eagerly waiting to see a better performance from them in the last group match against Wales.
India defeated Wales 4-2 in the Hockey World Cup 2023
On 19 January, they took on Wales and defeated them 4-2. Akashdeep Singh scored a brace while Harmanpreet Singh and Shamsher Singh scored once. After this win, team India finished in the second spot in Pool D. They managed only seven points in three matches with two wins and a draw. England topped the group with the same points. But, due to having more goal difference, they finished above. Teammate Mandeep Singh heaped praises for Akashdeep as he said: “I’ve played with him for over ten years now and we share a great relationship on the pitch. We understand each other well and he’s a great teammate to have.”
After the match, Akashdeep Singh said: “I don’t look at individual performance. The team did their job out there and we got our win.” Regarding India’s engine in midfield, Hardik Singh, coach Reid also shared: “He’s progressing well. We didn’t play him today but we will take a decision on the 21st.” However, skipper Harmanpreet Singh said: “we are never happy with our performance. We know we can always get better and we will aim for that.” Now, they will be in action again on 22 January against New Zealand in the crossover.
Here is how fans have reacted to the victory of team India in the Hockey World Cup 2023:
Great performance by our India hockey team for winning against wales @TheHockeyIndia pic.twitter.com/c3TlVgILOR
— Shishir Ranjan Jena (@ShishirRanjanJ2) January 20, 2023
Such a great experience to be there to cheer our #TeamIndia #HockeyWorldCup2023 .
— Trupti Murgunde (@TMurgunde) January 20, 2023
Wins against Wales 4-2 to challenge New Zealand now for a crossover match. 👍 #chakde #India #HockeyIndia #Odisha@TheHockeyIndia @FIH_Hockey @Media_SAI @IndiaSports pic.twitter.com/etmFLb8dBR
Hockey WC: India defeat Wales 4-2, Will face NZ in crossover pic.twitter.com/de87jv6DJB
— NagJayanda (@NJayanda) January 20, 2023
#HockeyWorldCup2023: India Captain #HarmanpreetSingh Not Happy Despite 4-2 Win Over Wales https://t.co/aguKWLGTHF #WeRIndia pic.twitter.com/uICVofFXpq
— Werindia (@werindia) January 20, 2023
India vs Wales at #KalingaStadium in #Bhubaneswar. @mandeepsingh995 @akashdeeps985 #HWC2023 #HockeyWorldCup #Odisha pic.twitter.com/IEoE8fu7Ir
— Shamim Qureshy (@Shamim_Qureshy) January 20, 2023
#Wales
— APP BAZAR (@app_bazar) January 20, 2023
India vs Wales Hockey World Cup 2023 Highlights: IND win 4-2, to play NZ in crossover
India's victory against Wales (4-2) in FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2023
— Praveen (@Praveen15178105) January 20, 2023
Congratulation Champions🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🥰🥰❤️#India #Champions pic.twitter.com/ncvo4OHx7V
Better India lose to NZ in crossover,otherwise if they face Bel/Ned/Aus,it will face big shame,although mujhe malum nehi ke inlogo ko lajja hai ki nehi,Wales se 2 goal khane ke baat vi nach raha hain
— Er. Kingshuk Sengupta (@ErKingshuk) January 20, 2023