IND 2-0 IRL Hockey Highlights, Paris Olympics: India Remain Unbeaten as Harmanpreet's Two Goals And Solid Defence Overpower Ireland

Welcome to our live coverage of the India vs Ireland Pool B hockey match at the Paris Olympics.

India have a win and draw so far in their two matches but it could easily have been one draw and a loss if not for some late magic from skipper Harmanpreet Singh. Ireland, on the other hand, have played the strong teams Belgium and Australia and have lost to both. India will try to better their previous performances and put out a dominating show today.

The Indian National Men's Hockey Squad is the most successful team in men’s field hockey at the Summer Games. They have won 12 medals overall, which includes eight gold medals.

At the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, India bagged their first Olympic medal in men’s hockey after four decades, beating Germany in the bronze medal match.

Have a look at the stats below -

The India vs Ireland hockey match is being held at Yves du Manoir Stadium, Colombes, France. The temperature is 32°C with no precipitation. The humidity is at 49%, and there is a gentle breeze with wind speeds of 5 km/h.

Both the teams are out for national anthems of the respective nations.

India: 4

Ireland: 1

Draw: 0

India grabs the first pentalty corner. The ball is kept alive inside the Ireland striking circle as Matthew Nelson blocks Harmanpreet’s attempt to flick. Ireland saves the first PC.

Manpreet and Gurjant wreak havoc on the Irish defense as they navigate around Ireland's 25-yard line.

Jarmanpreet just got a warning by the referee for his harsh tackling near the backline of Ireland. 

Harmanpreet gets India its first goal. Gurjant and Mandeep Singh combine, earning India an early penalty stroke due to unfair tackling by Shane O’Donoghue. And skipper takes the shot and scores! India leads 1-0.

This goal marks the first time Indian team took the lead in the first quarter at the Paris Olympics 2024, opting for an offensive strategy instead of playing defensively. In previous matches, they were always chasing.

Neville Rothman seem angry and encourages his Ireland players to improve themselves and mark their men.

Vivek Sagar Prasad attempts to steal a penalty corner, but the Irish defense thwarts the Indian effort.

Three penalty corners in a row for India, and Harmanpreet Singh finally converts the third, doubling India's lead. Harmanpreet's shot was a rocket, unstoppable even with a deflection. Sensational effort from the Indian captain.

INDIA JEETEGA!!!!! chants can be heard in the stadium.

Ireland team looks desperate as they are struggling here in all means. India are controlling the game quiet comfortably.

With these two goals, along with the previous one in the event, Harmanpreet now leads as the top scorer at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Harmanpreet is leading in goals, and the entire team is performing well. Unlike yesterday, when many penalty corners were missed, today the Indian team is seizing every chance. Harmanpreet's powerful flick is making the team look even more promising.

Match Stats -

Goals: 0-2

Possession: 45%-55%

Lalit and Sukhjeet combine inside the Irish defense, earning a penalty corner. However, Harmanpreet fails to score as they miss the connection, and the Green Machine clears the ball.

Marshall's ball hits Manpreet's body just outside the circle, leading to a corner. Tho, Ireland misses the corner attempt, they ask for a referral, claiming a stick tackle near the baseline. Ireland keeps the referral but is not awarded a penalty corner.

Sreejesh saves a penalty corner, but another is granted. O’Donoghue's flick is off, and his attempt from another angle is deflected out.

Even with the hooter sounding, Ireland is awarded a penalty corner since it was announced before time ran out. The Indian players manage to save it in a close call.

Referral taken by Irish men asking for a stick check in circle for a penalty corner. There was some tackle by Vivek Sagar and Yes!! PC granted to IRE.

Ireland team takes a referral, requesting a stick check in the circle for a penalty corner. They retain their referral and are awarded the corner. Manpreet falls to the ground after the ball strikes his left knee and appears to be limping for a while.

Manpreet's reverse shot crosses the Ireland striking circle, and Nelson receives a green card, leaving Ireland with only 10 players. India then takes the penalty corner, but fails to capitalize. Harmanpreet argues with the referee and is also shown a green card.

Abhishek and Mandeep try to get one goal, but fail.

Ireland get a PC in last minute but fail to convert it. A referral leads to a penalty corner being awarded to Ireland for an unwarranted tackle near the circle. Sreejesh makes a crucial save, pushing the ball away. Ireland gets a long corner, but Jarmanpreet takes control of the ball. The hooter sounds, and India wins 2-0 against Ireland.

Harmanpreet Singh scored twice to lead the Indian men’s hockey team to a 2-0 victory over Ireland in Pool B at the Paris 2024 Olympics, securing their second win of the tournament at the Yves-du-Manoir Stadium on Tuesday.

The victory puts India on top of the group with seven points. Now India is one point ahead of Belgium and Australia, which will play shortly.

Former Captain Of the Indian national team Viren Rasquinha: Second half was probably the worst hockey India have played in a long time. Australia will put five past India if they play like that. India were lucky honestly to come away with something from this match. Fulton will have a lot of burden to correct this. And big source of concern, is no field goals at all. (Via Sports18 Studio Interaction)

India is now the topper of Pool B in men’s hockey at the Paris Olympics 2024 with a 2-0 victory over Ireland. Captain Harmanpreet Singh netted both goals, bringing his total to four for the tournament, as India remained unbeaten in their third consecutive match. That's A Hockey Wrap For Now - For more such live coverages - Follow Paris Olympics 2024 Full Coverage Here.