India A men’s hockey team continues unbeaten run in Europe, defeats France 3-2
India A men’s hockey team continued to show good form and registered yet another important win on its tour of Europe as it defeated France 3-2 in its third game at the Hockey Club Oranje-Rood, in Eindhoven.
Forward Aditya Arjun Lalage scored a brace while Boby Singh Dhami also made his way onto the scoresheet. For France, both goals were scored by Clement.
India A had earlier defeated Ireland 6-1 and 6-0 in its first two matches.
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Reflecting on the third consecutive win, coach Shivendra Singh said, “We have been working very hard behind the scenes in preparation for this tour, and it is great to see things working out as well as they have on the field. We have a few more games to go on this tour, and I am confident that the team will keep up the good work and build on the momentum.”
When is India A hockey team’s next match?
It will take on France next at the same location on Sunday, July 13, at 2 PM IST.