Bhubaneswar, Feb. 21 -- India men's team overcame a 0-1 deficit to turn the tides and secure a 3-1 victory against Ireland in the ongoing FIH Hockey Pro League at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium in Bhubaneshwar on Friday.

Mandeep Singh's equaliser (22') set the tone for the match for India, while Jarmanpreet Singh (45') and Sukhjeet Singh (58') helped Ireland take the lead. Jeremy Duncan (8') was the lone goal scorer for Ireland.

The first quarter, however, was all Ireland as they made multiple circle entries and found themselves ahead of India in only the 8th minute when Jeremy Duncan smashed the ball past Krishan Pathak, making swift foray from the right flank and no real threat from an Indian defender. It was Nelson's assist, that set up ...