India reaches Azlan Shah final after 12 years

India reaches Azlan Shah final after 12 yearsIpoh (Malaysia), May 17(ANI): India defeated hosts Malayasia by 2-1 in their last round robin match to reach the final of Azlan Shah hockey tournament after 12 years in Ipoh on Saturday.

Shivendra Singh scored with a ninth minute goal and Sandeep singh followed him a minute after in the crucial match, before Mohammad Amin Rahim scored a consolation goal for the hosts.

India with 12 points, now meets Argentina, who have finished with 14 points in the final on Sunday.

This was India’s fourth straight victory after losing the first two games in the tournament.

Sandip Singh hit the ball from outside the Malaysian circle which was deflected in by Shivendra singh, putting the first goal on board for India. (ANI)

India stun Pakistan 2-1 in Azlan Shah hockey

Press Trust of India
Thursday, May 15, 2008 (Ipoh)
India thwarted a series of late charges from Pakistan to notch up a stunning 2-1 win over the archrivals and stay in contention for the title in the Azlan Shah hockey tournament on Thursday.

Indian drag-flickers Sandeep Singh (6th minute) and Diwakar Ram (20th) rose up to the expectation by scoring a goal apiece, while veteran Pakistani mid-fielder Mohammad
Saqlain (58th) netted the lone goal for his side.

With their third straight win in the tournament, India have now garnered nine points from five matches.