India 1-1 Argentina Highlights Hockey Paris Olympics: Harmanpreet Gives India Relief And A Point

India will take on Argentina in the second match of their 2024 Paris Olympic Games campaign on Monday, July 29. The game is scheduled to start at 4:15 PM IST at the at the Yves-du-Manoir Stadium.

Match set to begin soon.

Players out for national anthem

We are up running! India start things off.

Argentina have been hovering in the Indian half so far as the Indian defence has been tested a bit. No shots on target for any team so far.

India on the charge!

An entry into the Argentinian D for the Indian team but nothing comes out if it. Both sides have been defensively solid so far.

India earn a Penalty Corner!

A sideline hit after the corner for India but scores still level.

Abhishek hits the crossbar!

India were just inches away from scoring as Abhishek hits the crossbar on solid shot.

Argentina get a PC

A shot off target for the Argentines as both teams continue to look for the breakthrough.

1st Quarter Done

Both India and Argentina still looking to open their account as the opening quarter comes to close. India have held more possession and looked more dominating but Argentina have also made inroads into the Indian defence. However, the defences have refused to crack on both sides.

Teams are back on the ground after a short break.

Three back-to-back PCs for India

The Argentinian defence refuses to budge. The Argentina goalkeeper Santiago made excellent stops to ensure India do not get the lead. But India have started to look more and more threatening.

GOAL FOR ARGENTINA!

Lucas Martinez puts Argentina ahead. A flick and Sreejesh stretches to save, gets a bit of stick but the ball rolls into the Indian goal. Totally against the run of play, Argentina have taken the lead.

Argentina on the attack

Another shot from the Argentines on the Indian goal. The goal has instilled a bit of confidence and the Argentinian players are trying to maintain the momentum.

Jarmanpreet misses

A long ball right on the foot of Jarmanpreet inside the D for a shot and he swings wildly only to miss the ball completely.

HALFTIME!

Lucas Martinez's 22nd minute strike keeps Argentina ahead even though India have looked the more dominating side. Indian attacks have been blunted all through the halftime so far in this match. Argentina goalkeeper Santiago has been solid while the Indian defence has done well too except that one mistake from the goalie Sreejesh.

India have had 53% possession so far. They also lead Argentina 4-1 in number of penalty corners earned. But the scoreline... 1-0 in favour of Argentina.

Second half underway

Another save from Santiago

Abhishek had deflected the ball towards the Argentinian goal but the goalkeeper Santiago stood tall and padded it away.

Penalty stroke for Argentina!

A penalty corner hits Jarmanpreet on body and Argentina geta penalty stroke. India review but to no avail.

Penalty stroke missed!

Argentina shoot it wide off the Indian goal and that will be a huge missed opportunity for them. A penalty stroke earned but eventually a poor shot from Casella has denied Argentina their second.

India attack

But it does not yield anything. India had entered the D via a superb long ball but Argentinian defence holds the attack.

Back-to-back PCs for Argentina

A near miss for Argentina in the second penalty corner as they continue to lead 1-0. This quarter has been dominated by Argentina and India need to make a comeback quickly if they are to win or share points here.

PC for India

No damage done as the ball is deflected past the sideline. India want another corner but a free ball given.

Santiago the saviour

Indian attacks have run into the Argentina goalkeeper Santiago and here is another shot this time from Sukhjeet saved right at the mouth of the goal.

Argentina remain ahead

India would feel it could have been worse. Argentina got a penalty stroke but Sreejesh managed to keep it away. India have disturbed the Argentinian defence but have not managed to go past the goalkeeper Santiago.

Action begins for the final 15 minutes now.

India control possession

India have controlled the ball in the final quarter but the Argentinian defence has been too tight to break into.

Argentina miss big chance!

Argentina had the chance to double their lead but they have squashed it. No one beside Sreejesh on the goal and Capurro fails to pass to his player in the D.

PR Sreejesh substituted!

India playing without goalkeeper now.

PC for India

Two minutes left on the clock and a review from India and they have been awarded a penalty corner.

Another PC for India

Another block from Santiago and India review for a penalty stroke but have to settle with a corner.

INDIA EQUALISE!!!!!!!!

Harmanpreet drag flicks one straight into the Argentinian goal and India have found the equaliser. Unbelievable scenes! Sharp shot right through the defenders. Argentina review but to no avail and the scores are level now.

IND 1-1 ARG

Indian skipper Harmanpreet Singh rises to the occasion, and just like their opening match against New Zealand, he does it in the dying minutes of the game.

After dominating early in the game and not finding the goal, India conceded in the 22th minute against the run of the play. Argentina then, with momentum on their side, gave India a tough fight and had opportunities to double the lead which they missed.

However, towards the end, India went all out into the attack and after three back to back penalty corners in the penultimate minute, Harmanpreet finally got one throught to level the scores. Brilliant hockey all around.

A thrilling game of hockey where India and Argentina both put their hearts out on the field and the scoreline reflects it well.

India will now go up against Ireland in their next match which on Tuesday, July 30. India are now third on their group behind Belgium and Australia. Argentina who got their first points today are now fourth.

We will return tomorrow with the live action of India vs Ireland so do not forget to tune in. For today, we will take your leave. Thank you for following us as we covered the India vs Argentina hockey match live.