Bhubaneswar, Feb. 22 -- India delivered an emphatic performance to secure a 4-0 victory over Ireland in the ongoing FIH Hockey Pro League 2024-25 (Men) at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium here on Saturday.
Nilam Sanjeep Xess (14'), Mandeep Singh (24'), Abhishek (28') and Shamsher Singh (34') found the net for the hosts, ensuring a dominant win in front of an enthusiastic home crowd.
Ireland began the match with strong possession, attempting to put early pressure on India. However, the Indian defence, marshalled by Jarmanpreet Singh and Manpreet Singh, stood firm. Ireland earned the first penalty corner (PC) of the match but failed to capitalise, allowing India to gain momentum. The breakthrough came in the 14th minute when Nilam Sanjeep Xess sh...