Bhubaneswar, Feb. 22 -- India put in a fine performance against Ireland and defeated them by a 4-0 scoreline on Saturday, in the ongoing FIH Hockey Pro League 2024-25 (Men) here at the world-class Kalinga Hockey Stadium in Bhubaneshwar.

For India, the goals came from Nilam Sanjeep Xess (14'), Mandeep Singh (24'), Abhishek (28') and Shamsher Singh (34').

Ireland started off the first quarter with a lot of possession in the opening minutes, and looked to put India under pressure. However, India did well to soak up the pressure, with the likes of Jarmanpreet Singh, Manpreet Singh playing important roles for the hosts. Ireland won the first PC of the match, but India did well to thwart that, and then started up the ante in attack. The press...