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In a gripping quarterfinal clash at the Stade Yves-du-Manoir, India triumphed over Great Britain in a nerve-wracking shoot-out to advance to the semi-finals of the Paris Olympics 2024 men’s hockey tournament. The match ended in a 1-1 draw after regulation time, but India emerged victorious with a 4-2 win in the shoot-out.
India faced significant adversity, being reduced to 10 men in the 17th minute following Amit Rohidas’s dismissal. Despite this setback, India took the lead through Harmanpreet Singh, who netted his seventh goal of the tournament via a penalty corner in the 22nd minute. However, Great Britain’s Lee Morton equalized just five minutes later, leaving the match tied at 1-1.
In the shoot-out, India showcased their composure and skill, securing their place in the semi-finals with a decisive 4-2 victory. They are now one win away from clinching a second successive Olympic medal. India’s next challenge will be against either Germany or Argentina in the semi-finals, as they continue their quest for Olympic glory.
