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India vs Canada Hockey World Cup 2018 as it happened: IND beat CAN 5-1, qualify for quarters
India booked their spot in the quarter finals of the Hockey World Cup 2018 after thrashing Canada 5-1 in their last Pool C game of the tournament. Goals from Harmanpreet Singh, Chinglensana Singh, Lalit Upadhyay (2) and Amit Rohidas were enough for the hosts to register what in the end was a routine win. Canada at one stage equalized to make things nervy for India but a four goal blitz in the last quarter saw them qualify easily enough. Canada are through to the crossovers along with Belgium who won their match 5-1 against South Africa earlier.
20:37 hrs IST
Thanks for joining us
What a remarkable day for India, thrashing Canada 5-1. that’s it from us for today though. See you soon.
20:35 hrs IST
Man of the match
For his two goals Lalit Upadhyay is the man of the match.
20:30 hrs IST
India win
All Over!!!!! India have thrashed Canada 5-1 and qualified for the quarter-finals of the Hockey World Cup. Goals from Harmanpreet Singh, Chinglensana Singh, Lalit Upadhyay (2) and Amit Rohidas.
20:21 hrs IST
India with fifth
Lalit Upadhyay gets his second goal and India get their fifth. 5-1 to the hosts. It’s been a demolition
20:17 hrs IST
Last five minutes
last knockings of this game and it looks like it’s all but done and dusted.
20:14 hrs IST
India get fourth
GOAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! India score their fourth goal and it’s Amit with the goal this time. IND lead 4-1
20:08 hrs IST
India lead 3-1
Two goals in quick succession and India are now 3-1 up. Chinglensana and lalit with the goals early in the fourth quarter.
20:01 hrs IST
Whiskers wide
The ball goes inches wide as Mandeep goes on a mazy run.
19:59 hrs IST
India all over the place
India have been all over the place in Q3. They need to get their act together.
19:56 hrs IST
Canada equalise
Just as we were saying , India have been hit with an equaliser. Van Son with the goal and the score is now 1-1. India need a Goal!!!!!!!!!!!
19:51 hrs IST
India need to be careful
As dominant as India have been the hosts have to be careful that they don’t succumb to a sucker punch. A draw is no good to India. They need to win.
19:49 hrs IST
Close for India
Chance for India the ball just flashes wide of the goal. Excellent build up play.
19:47 hrs IST
Q3 underway
Q3 is Underway. India 1-0 ahead.
19:37 hrs IST
Half time
Half time and India still 1-0 up thanks to 13th minute strike from Harmanpreet Singh. If the result stays the same the hosts are through to the quarters.
19:31 hrs IST
India very nearly with a second
Akashdeep very nearly with the second goal for India. The Canadian goalie is up to the task and denies him with his feet.
19:30 hrs IST
Canada back to 11
After a green card to one of their players Canada are back to their full quota of players.
19:26 hrs IST
Canada coming into it
Canada in the last five minutes have picked up their game and have threatened India, mainly down India’s right. Nothing to trouble Sreejesh though. Yet!!!
19:23 hrs IST
All India so far
Canada looks like are still in the dressing room! It’s all been India so far. As things stand India are into the quarter-finals.
19:21 hrs IST
Q2 begins
Q2 is underway
19:19 hrs IST
End of Q1
End of Q1 and India lead 1-0 courtesy Harmanpreet.
19:16 hrs IST
India lead
GOAL!!!!!!!!!!! India lead against Canada and it’s Harmanpreet with the goal from a Penalty Corner. What a strike.
19:11 hrs IST
Electrifying by Mandeep
Mandeep nearly with the opening goal!!!! India break on the counter and Mandeep beats two defenders but can’t get the goal.
19:09 hrs IST
Nearly for India!!!!
A nice diagonal pass finds Manpreet on the left and his centre is saved well by the Canadian Goalie.
19:06 hrs IST
Surendr doing well
Surender Kumar has been doing well on the right. His passing could be a big outlet for India. Canada staying compact in the opening stages.
19:03 hrs IST
Good Start by India
It’s been a bright start by the hosts as they look to get an early advantage.
19:01 hrs IST
Match begins
India’s Pool C match against Canada is underway. The noise is deafening.
18:58 hrs IST
Almost time
The match is set to begin imminently
18:54 hrs IST
Here come the teams
The teams are out on the turf. Manpreet Singh leads out India.
18:52 hrs IST
India line-up
Here is the line-up for India for their match against Canada.
Here’s the Starting Lineup for India as they are all set to face @FieldHockeyCan in their final game of Pool C of the Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup Bhubaneswar 2018. #INDvCAN #IndiaKaGame #HWC2018 #DilHockey pic.twitter.com/5iTwdJfKw9
— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) December 8, 2018
18:36 hrs IST
What India need now!
India are now second in the table before their match against Canada. A win would take India directly into the quarterfinal while a draw or a defeat would mean India are into the crossover round.
Canada are also through unless they lose by a margin of more than 8 goals.
18:36 hrs IST
Other match
Belgium have beaten South Africa 5-1 in other match.
18:07 hrs IST
Preview
Here is our preview of the match between India and Canada.
17:47 hrs IST
In other match
Belgium are currently 4-1 up against South Africa and if the result stays the same India will not be knocked out whatever happens against Canada. India though will be looking to get a direct entry in the quarters.
17:27 hrs IST
Hello and Welcome
Hello and Welcome to the live updates for the match between India and Canada at the Hockey World Cup. It’s gonna be a cracker.
