Hockey WC Live: Lalit Upadhyay Breaks The Deadlock, IND 1-0 NZ

IND vs NZ, Live – Quarter 3: GOAL!!!

GOAL!!! New Zealand are giving a tough fight to India as they score their second goal of the night. Kane Russell brilliantly capitalizes on the penalty corner and unleashes a drag-flick, which straight away enters the net. The visitors are just one goal away from equallising the score, 

IND 3-2 NZ

IND vs NZ, Live – Quarter 3: GOAL!!!

GOAL!!! What a shot from Varun Kumar as India get their third goal of the night. Varun receives a pass from Akashdeep Singh and fires a shot towards the target as Dixon completely fails to avert the coming danger. Moment of worry for New Zealand as the hosts have taken 3-1 lead.

IND 3-1 NZ

IND vs NZ, Live – Quarter 3: New Zealand enjoying possession

So far in the 3rd quarter, New Zealand are holding the majority of possession. They are exchanging soft passes and creating some opportunities to get a score. 

IND 2-1 NZ

IND vs NZ, Live: 3rd Quarter begins

The 3rd quarter of the crossover match between India and New Zealand begins. The hosts are in 2-1 lead and will look to maintain their dominance in the game. On the other hand, New Zealand will look to score more goals in order to take a lead. 

IND 2-1 NZ

IND vs NZ, Live: End of first-half

This marks the end of the first-half of the crossover match between India and New Zealand. India have taken 2-1 lead over New Zealand in the game so far. Lalit Kumar Upadhyay and Sukhjeet scored for India while Sam Lane gave New Zealand their first breakthrough. 

IND 2-1 NZ

IND vs NZ, Live – Quarter 2: GOAL!!!

GOAL!!! New Zealand finally take a sigh of relief after Sam Lane provide them with their first goal. Simon Child delivers a pass to Lane, who perfectly dodges Sreejesh to send the ball into the target. New Zealand eyeing another goal to get at par with India.

IND 2-1 NZ

IND vs NZ, Live – Quarter 2: GOAL!!!

GOAL!!! Team India get their second breakthrough of the night after Sukhjeet scores for the hosts. Harmanpreet Singh produces a powerful drag-flick, which goes as a rebound to Sukhjeet, who then easily places it inside the net. India take 2-0 lead in the game.

IND 2-0 NZ

IND vs NZ, Live – Quarter 2: India miss another goal

Varum Kumar fires a drag-flick after receive a penalty corner but goalkeeper Dixon makes a brilliant save. However, Nilakanta Sharma finds the ball and comfortably places it inside the net. But, India are denied the goal due to a back stick from Abhishek before the ball reached Nilakanta.

IND vs NZ, Live – Quarter 2: GOAL!!!

GOAL!!! Team India get their first breakthrough within few minutes of the second quarter. Harmanpreet Singh dribbles the ball and gives a pass to Shamsher, who in return perfectly passes it to Lalit, who then unleashes it towards the target. India have taken 1-0 lead. 

IND 1-0 NZ

IND vs NZ, Live: 2nd Quarter begins

The second quarter of the crossover match between India and New Zealand starts. Both the teams are creating equal number of opportunities to get a goal and playing a aggressive game. It will be interesting to see that which will be taking the lead first. 

IND 0-0 NZ

IND vs NZ, Live: End of 1st Quarter

This marks the end of the first quarter of the crossover match between India and New Zealand. Both the teams are struggling to get their first goal of the night. 

IND 0-0 NZ

IND vs NZ, Live – Quarter 1: India miss the penalty corner

Harmanpreet unleashes a drag-flick towards the goal but Simon Child makes an excellent defense as India miss out on the opportunity to take a lead in the first quarter.

IND 0-0 NZ

IND vs NZ, Live – Quarter 1: Good save from Sreejesh

New Zealand create a brilliant opportunity and unleash a shot towards the target. However, goalkeeper PR Sreejesh stands like a wall and comfortably stops the ball to avert the coming threat. Both teams still trying to get a goal.

IND 0-0 NZ

IND vs NZ, Live – Quarter 1: Green card to Manpreet

Referee wastes no time and shows a green card to Manpreet Singh, after he shows an aggressive move during a tackle. India are down to 10 men.

IND 0-0 NZ

IND vs NZ, Live – Quarter 1: Good defence from India

Sam Lane received a brilliant aerial pass on the edge of the circle. However, Indian defenders brilliantly avert the coming threat and deny New Zealand a possible chance to score. 

IND 0:0 NZ

IND vs NZ, Live – Quarter 1: Mandeep fails to convert

Mandeep Singh enters the circle after the players in the midfield carries a brilliant attack. However, Mandeep fails to capitalize on the opportunity and India get a long corner. 

IND 0-0 NZ

IND vs NZ, Hockey WC Live – Quarter 1: We are underway

The referee blows the whistle and the first quarter of the crossover match between India and New Zealand begins. Both the teams are eyeing a victory in order to qualify into the quarterfinals of the tournament. 

IND vs NZ, Hockey WC Live: Time for the national anthem

Both the teams are out on the field for their respective national anthems. We are just few minutes away from the crossover match between India and New Zealand. 

IND vs NZ, Hockey WC Live: Spain defeat Malaysia

Spain defeat Malaysia 4-3 (2-2) in the penalty shootout in the first crossover match of the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup. Spain will now be going up against the three-time champion Australia in the quarterfinals.

IND vs NZ, Hockey WC Live: No Hardik Singh for India!

India will be missing the services of star player Hardik Singh as he has been ruled of the ongoing mega event due to injury. Hardik was named the Player of the Match in India’s opening game against Spain, while he played a key role in the second game against England.

IND vs NZ, Hockey WC Live: New Zealand’s road to Crossover

New Zealand defeated Chile 3-1 in their opening game of Hockey World Cup 2023 before losing to Netherlands and Malaysia by margins of 4-0 and 3-2. They finished at the third post in Pool C that was topped by Netherlands with Malaysia occupying the second spot. 

IND vs NZ, Hockey WC Live: India’s road to Crossover

India, who were placed in Pool D of the Hockey World Cup 2023, defeated Spain 2-0 in their tournament opener before they played out a goalless draw with England. In their third game, India beat Wales 4-2 and thus ended below England in the pool.

IND vs NZ, Hockey WC Live: Welcome guys!

Hello everyone, welcome to the live blog of the Men’s Hockey World Cup crossover match between India and New Zealand. The match takes place at the Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar. Stay connected for all the live updates!