Paris Olympics: Harmanpreet’s late strike hands India 1-1 draw against Argentina | Paris Olympics 2024 News

NEW DELHI: India captain Harmanpreet Singh scored a crucial goal in the dying moments of the match against Argentina, securing a 1-1 draw in their second pool game at the Paris Olympics on Monday. The equalizer came from India’s final penalty corner, which was their tenth of the match.
Argentina had taken the lead earlier in the 22nd minute through Lucas Martinez, putting pressure on the Indian side to find a response.The draw follows India’s victory against New Zealand in their first Pool B match on Saturday.

The result keeps India’s hopes alive in the tournament, with Harmanpreet’s timely intervention proving vital in earning a point from a hard-fought encounter.
The game commenced at a slow pace, with former Indian cricket captain and head coach Rahul Dravid observing from the stands, before gradually gaining momentum as the match progressed.
India’s midfield delivered a subpar performance, with key players such as vice-captain Hardik Singh and Manpreet Singh failing to make a significant impact throughout the game.

Another factor that hindered India’s success was their inefficiency in converting penalty corners, capitalizing on only one out of the ten opportunities they earned during the match.
Looking ahead, India is scheduled to face Ireland in their upcoming match on Tuesday, followed by encounters against Australia and the defending champions, Belgium, in their remaining pool matches.
The top four teams from each pool will advance to the quarterfinal stage of the tournament.