- India defeated Great Britain 4-2 in a penalty shootout to reach the semifinals.
- Despite playing with 10 men for 42 minutes, India showcased remarkable resilience.
- PR Sreejesh’s stellar goalkeeping was crucial in securing the victory.
India’s men’s hockey team has advanced to the semifinals of the Paris Olympics 2024 after a dramatic 4-2 penalty shootout victory against Great Britain.
Veteran goalkeeper PR Sreejesh was the hero of the shootout, making critical saves that ensured India’s progression. This victory puts India just one win away from securing a second consecutive Olympic medal in men’s hockey.
Heroic India Beats Great Britain in Shootout to Reach Paris Olympics Semifinals
In a thrilling quarterfinal match at the Paris Olympics 2024, India’s men’s hockey team triumphed over Great Britain with a 4-2 win in the penalty shootout. Despite being reduced to 10 men early in the match, India displayed remarkable grit and determination. Harmanpreet Singh opened the scoring with a penalty corner goal, but Great Britain’s Lee Morton equalized soon after.
The match remained tightly contested, ending 1-1 after regular time, leading to a high-stakes shootout. PR Sreejesh, India’s veteran goalkeeper, proved to be the standout performer with several crucial saves that secured the team’s victory. The Indian penalty takers maintained their composure, converting their chances efficiently.
This victory marks India’s second consecutive semifinal appearance at the Olympics, following their historic run in Tokyo 2020. India had an impressive journey to the quarterfinals, finishing second in Pool B with notable wins against Ireland, New Zealand, and Australia, and a draw with Argentina.
Great Britain, who finished third in Pool A, struggled in their group stage with draws against South Africa and the Netherlands and a loss to Germany. This defeat extends their long wait for an Olympic hockey medal, last won in 1988.
India’s determined performance and shootout victory over Great Britain have put them on the brink of another historic Olympic medal, continuing their legacy in men’s hockey.
“The Indian penalty takers held their nerves well in the shootout and converted their chances but it was Sreejesh
