‘Show composure’: Coach’s message to India ahead of must-not-lose Pakistan clash
India's hockey coach Craig Fulton has called for improved defensive discipline and composure following a 2-4 loss to England. The team must now secure a result against Pakistan to advance in the Hockey World Cup.
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The match against Pakistan is a high-stakes sporting event with significant cultural and competitive importance for both nations.
NEW DELHI: India head coach Craig Fulton has urged his side to show greater composure and sharpen their defensive discipline against Pakistan after England exposed their weaknesses in a 2-4 defeat in their second Pool D match of the Hockey World Cup on Monday.India produced a strong first half and led 2-1 at the break after goals from Harmanpreet Singh and Dilpreet Singh. But England turned the contest around after half-time, scoring three times to leave India needing at least a point against Pakistan in their final pool match on Wednesday to progress to the second round.Fulton admitted India’s defensive intensity dropped after the interval.“The first half was good. We got PCs on the counter-attack and came back nicely with a bit more control.
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