Hindustan Times (Chandigarh)

Eyeing direct entry, India wary of Canada

Having beaten hosts in HWL Semi-finals, Canada are no pushovers

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South Africa and 2-2 draw against Belgium, India still have gaps to fill, especially in forward line which has had quite a few lapses.

“We are focussed on scoring more goals. We are deeply looking into reducing our lapses and increasing our circle penetratio­ns by analysing and watching our videos,” said Simranjeet Singh, who has scored three goals so far for India.

Canada, on the other hand, will be eager for their first win after losing 1-2 to Belgium and drawing 1-1 against South Africa. Though a direct quarter-final entry looks unlikely, the North American team will look to enter the crossovers.“india are a good team. They have been playing well and got a good draw against Belgium. They are fitter and faster than I can remember,” added Bundy, who along with his team took a three-day break to spend time in Puri.

Vs Malaysia, me and Danish were sitting in the stands. I sent him to the dugout with some notes where he forgot his accreditat­ion. He wasn’t allowed back to stands TAUQEER DAR, Pakistan hockey team head coach

 ?? AFP ?? India will once again look up to Mandeep Singh to give them the momentum to earn direct entry into the World Cup quarter-finals.
AFP India will once again look up to Mandeep Singh to give them the momentum to earn direct entry into the World Cup quarter-finals.
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