Hockey World Cup: England Take 1-0 Lead Over India, England took a 1-0 lead over India at the end of the first half in the deciding Pool B encounter in the Hockey World Cup here on Saturday. India failed to capitalize a penalty corner, advantage of which was later taken by England as they scored a field goal in the first half of the game. With a semifinal spot virtually out of their grasp after back-to-back defeats, India took on England, as their dream dream of progressing to the last-four stage of the mega-event in front of home fans received a rude shock after being defeated by Spain 2-5.
The euphoria of the 4-1 win over Pakistan all but settled after Australia and Spain gave the home team a reality check. In the last two matches against Australia and Spain, India were outwitted by their opponents in pace and fitness and the hosts can expect a similar challenge from the Englishmen. The English side missed the services of defender Richard Mantell dearly as he has been ruled out of the tournament after twisting his ankle against Pakistan. Link
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