Ramandeep Singh and Chinglensana Singh Kangujam struck twice to guide the Indian men’s hockey team to a 4-3 win over Austria in its final encounter of the Europe Tour here.
Austria took the lead thorough Oliver Binder’s goal in the first quarter. India, however, made amends in the second quarter when it won a PC in the 25th minute. A clever variation saw comeback-man Amit Rohidas pass the ball to Ramandeep, who deflected the ball into the circle to equalise.
The 10-minute half-time break saw India come back into the game as the team with a better attack.
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It made better circle penetrations and the lead came when Ramandeep scored a rollicking field goal, a reverse hit from the top of the circle, in the 32nd minute.
Another opportunity created by Mandeep Singh was converted by vice-captain Chinglensana in the 37th minute through a superb variation by drag-flicker Varun Kumar.
Austria won a penalty corner in the 53rd minute and Michael Korper obliged. Austria then scored in the 55th minute via Patrick Schmidt to draw level.
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With just 10 seconds left, Chinglensana scored a sensational goal when Ramandeep made a brilliant circle penetration to find Gurjant Singh. A cross hit by Gurjant saw Chinglensana deflect the ball into the goal and seal the match.