India A hockey team hold South Korea 2-2

Press Trust of India  |  Bengaluru 

The Indian men's A team rallied twice to hold to a 2-2 draw in the fifth and final practice match played at the today.

'A' forward helped the home team equalise in the 9th minute through a splendid field goal to end the first quarter in a 1-1 stalemate.

The visitors continued their good form into the second quarter, creating potential opportunities to score.

In the 23rd minute, an infringement by Indian defender saw win a PC which was converted by to take a 2-1 lead.

A structured defence saw South Korea hold on to the lead all through the second and third quarter.

However, a PC in the 50th minute saw 'A' equalise the score-line through drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh's goal.

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First Published: Mon, July 16 2018. 19:01 IST