New Zealand thrash hapless India 3-1
13 Jan 2014 4:23 AM IST
New Zealand scored three field goals, one in the first half and two after the change of ends, through Shea Mcalesse (1st minute) and Stephen Jenness (40th, 50th minutes) to register their first win in the eight-team event. India managed to reduce the margin of defeat just two minutes from the hooter through Mandeep Singh. There was no co-ordination between the midfield and forward line and the Indians were guilty of easily giving away the ball to their opponents.
The defence, which is India’s perennial problem, yet again struggled to deal New Zealand’s persistent threats. Right full-back Birendra Lakra had a nightmarish outing as not only he fumbled under pressure but struggled to tap the ball. Lakra was not the only foul guy as the entire Indian team lacked co-ordination and understanding and did mistakes when put under pressure. New Zealand, on the other hand, dished out a spirited display especially after their 1-6 drubbing at the hands of Germany in the first match on Friday.
Meanwhile, Argentina continued their giant-killing spree, scoring a 3-2 come-from-behind win over Belgium while the Netherlands beat Australia by a solitary goal to register their first victory.
Argentina continued from where they left in their last match and stunned world number five Belgium, who slumped to their second consecutive defeat in the tournament.
The defence, which is India’s perennial problem, yet again struggled to deal New Zealand’s persistent threats. Right full-back Birendra Lakra had a nightmarish outing as not only he fumbled under pressure but struggled to tap the ball. Lakra was not the only foul guy as the entire Indian team lacked co-ordination and understanding and did mistakes when put under pressure. New Zealand, on the other hand, dished out a spirited display especially after their 1-6 drubbing at the hands of Germany in the first match on Friday.
Meanwhile, Argentina continued their giant-killing spree, scoring a 3-2 come-from-behind win over Belgium while the Netherlands beat Australia by a solitary goal to register their first victory.
Argentina continued from where they left in their last match and stunned world number five Belgium, who slumped to their second consecutive defeat in the tournament.
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