Fulton Urges India To Show Composure Ahead Of Pakistan Clash
· Sports · Times of India, Sportstar, NDTV Sports
India head coach Craig Fulton has urged his side to display greater composure and sharper defensive discipline following a 2-4 defeat to England in their second Pool D match of the Hockey World Cup in New Delhi. India held a 2-1 lead at halftime after goals from Harmanpreet Singh and Dilpreet Singh, but England rallied in the third quarter with goals from Stuart Rushmere, Henry Croft, and Nicholas Bandurak. The defeat leaves India needing at least a point against Pakistan in their final pool match on Wednesday to advance to the second round. Fulton noted that the team's defensive intensity dropped after the interval and stressed the need to convert scoring opportunities. Experienced midfielder Manpreet Singh also highlighted the costly defensive lapses.
Why it matters
The upcoming match against Pakistan determines India's qualification prospects for the second round of the Hockey World Cup.
Read the original report — Times of India
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