Harmanpreet’s hat-trick guides India to 5-4 win over Argentina

Harmanpreet Singh

Captain Harmanpreet Singh led from the front with a sensational hat-trick as the Indian men's hockey team recorded a thrilling 5-4 win over Argentina in the FIH Hockey Pro League here.

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Besides Harmanpreet (29', 50' and 52'), Araijeet Singh Hundal (7') and Gurjant Singh (18') also scored for India, while Federico Monja (3'), Nicolas Keenan (24'), Tadeo Marucci (54') and Lucas Martinez (57') were on target for Argentina on Sunday.

India made a good start, keeping the ball for most of the first quarter and came up with accurate passes to make their way into the striking circle. However, Argentina drew first blood when Federico converted from a close range to give them a 1-0 lead. India equalized quickly as Araijeet scored a brilliant field goal.

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