NEW DELHI: India’s men’s

hockey

team secured a spot in the semi-finals of the

Paris Olympics

by defeating

Great Britain

4-2 in a dramatic

penalty shoot-out

on Sunday. The victory came despite India playing with a man down for over 40 minutes after

Amit Rohidas

was sent off with a red card.
This victory marks India’s second consecutive appearance in the semifinals at the Olympic Games.

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Veteran goalkeeper

PR Sreejesh

, who is competing in his final international tournament, was instrumental in the win, making several crucial saves to keep his team in the game.

India took an early lead in the 22nd minute when

Harmanpreet Singh

successfully converted a penalty corner. Great Britain quickly leveled the score with Lee Morton’s field goal in the 27th minute.

The game’s dynamics shifted dramatically after Rohidas received a red card for raising his stick against a Great Britain player. The decision left India with 10 men and prompted Great Britain to increase their offensive pressure.
Despite being a player down, India’s defense, led by Sreejesh, managed to withstand the relentless attacks from Great Britain. The match remained tied, leading to a penalty shoot-out to determine the winner.
India displayed remarkable composure and precision during the shoot-out, eventually prevailing with a 4-2 scoreline. This hard-fought victory guarantees India a place in the semifinals, extending their impressive run in the tournament.