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Hockey5s World Cup: Uttam Singh Scores Three Goals As India Outplay Kenya 9-4

By IANS News January 31, 2024 • 00:06 AM View: 296

FIH Hockey5s Men: The Indian men's hockey team secured a convincing 9-4 victory against Kenya in the 5th-8th place match of the FIH Hockey5s Men’s World Cup 2024 here on Tuesday.

Uttam Singh struck in the 5’th, 25’th and 26th minutes for his three goals, while Manjeet (6’), Pawan Rajbhar (10’), Mandeep Mor (15’), Mohammed Raheel (17’, 25’), and Gurjot Singh (28’) scored goals for India as they dominated the match. For Kenya, Moses Ademba (12’, 14’, 27’) and captain Ivan Ludiali (24’) were the goalscorers.

Right from the start, India took control of the game, challenging Kenya's goalkeeper multiple times in the initial minutes. Despite Kenya's efforts to counterattack, India maintained aggressive play. The breakthrough for India came when Uttam Singh (5’) and Manjeet (6’) scored, giving India an early lead.