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Hockey World Cup 2018: India 5-1 Canada: Dominant India storm into quarter-finals - As it happened

Hosts India would look to seal a direct quarterfinal berth with a win against Canada in their final Pool C match of the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup on Saturday (December 8).

Hockey WC 2018: India 5-1 Canada: Dominant India storm into quarter-finals - As it happened

Bhubaneswar, Dec 8: An impressive India thrashed Canada 5-1 to top Pool C and seal a direct berth in the quarterfinals of the men's hockey World Cup in front of a capacity crowd at the Kalinga Stadium here on Saturday (December 8).

India scored four goals in the fourth quarter through Chinglensana Singh (46th minute), Lalit Upadhyay (47th, 57th) and Amit Rohidas (51st) after Harmanpreet Singh gave the home team the lead in the 12th minute.

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Canada's lone goal came from the sticks of Floris van Son in the 39th minute. By virtue of this win, India finished on top of Pool C with seven points ahead of world no.3 Belgium on account of better goal difference.

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Belgium, too on seven points, finished second ahead of third-placed Canada after thrashing South Africa 5-1 in the other Pool C game earlier in the day.

South Africa crashed out of the tournament. While India qualified directly for the quarterfinals by being the toppers, Belgium and Canada will play in the cross-overs for a place in the last-eight round.

Canada too overcame South Africa by virtue of a better goal difference. Both the teams finished their pool engagements with one point apiece. India will play their quarterfinal match on December 13.

As it happened:

Dec 08, 2018, 8:27 pm IST

Full Time! India beat Canada 5-1 and advance to the quarter-finals in style.

Dec 08, 2018, 8:21 pm IST

57' GOAL!!!! Superb co-ordination between Sumit and Lalit and the latter hits his second goal of the night. IND 5-1 CAN

Dec 08, 2018, 8:14 pm IST

50' Goal! Rohidas converts another penalty corner for India. India 4-1 Canada.

Dec 08, 2018, 8:11 pm IST

47' Goal! India get a goal in a couple of minutes and the hosts extend lead. It was a thunderstrike from Lalit and the goalkeeper had no answer to it. India 3-1 Canada.

Dec 08, 2018, 8:08 pm IST

45' Goal! Chinglensana gives India the lead in the 4th quarter. India 2-1 Canada

Dec 08, 2018, 8:05 pm IST

Q4 Begins!

Dec 08, 2018, 8:04 pm IST

End of 3rd Quarter and Canada must be pretty pleased with their effort in this quarter. They've not only equalised but also defended well. Pressure on India now to take the lead in the final quarter.

Dec 08, 2018, 8:02 pm IST

42' The Canadians have increased the circle penetrations but India have raised the tempo of their attacking play on the turf as they look for a way to deal damage.

Dec 08, 2018, 7:57 pm IST

39' GOAL! Canada force a turnover and execute a fine counter-attack to draw up on level terms with India.

Dec 08, 2018, 7:54 pm IST

37' Indians are penetrating in the opposition's circle but they haven't yet managed to convert it.

Dec 08, 2018, 7:47 pm IST

3rd Quarter Begins!

Dec 08, 2018, 7:41 pm IST

Half Time! India go for the break with a slender 1 goal lead against Canada. They played some attacking game in the second quarter but the Canadian defence was pretty alert to deny the hosts any more success. IND 1-0 CAN

Dec 08, 2018, 7:33 pm IST

24' Surender is in the right place at the right time to block out a shot from Scholfield.

Dec 08, 2018, 7:33 pm IST

23' Harmanpreet and Mandeep Singh took the aerial route to enter Canada's D but the opposition's defence was alert.

Dec 08, 2018, 7:28 pm IST

21' Green card for Canada's player. Canada are down to 10 at the moment.

Dec 08, 2018, 7:21 pm IST

End of 1st quarter! India failed to convert a couple of penalty corners but they have taken the lead. Their possession was 57% as compared to Canada's 43.

Dec 08, 2018, 7:17 pm IST

12' Goal!! Harmanpreet executes a stunning low shot to score India's first goal! The hosts take 1-0 lead in the 1st Quarter.

Dec 08, 2018, 7:10 pm IST

10' Penalty Corner for India! India got their first penalty corner in the 10th minute but they Men In Blue failed to convert it. Harmanpreet's attempt got blocked by the first runner and Canada took the opportunity to counter-attack from the left corner.

Dec 08, 2018, 7:08 pm IST

5' The match has gotten off to a high-tempo start as both teams are forcing several turnovers and taking their opportunity to attack.

Dec 08, 2018, 7:00 pm IST

National anthems are finished and the countdown has begun. Match starts!

Dec 08, 2018, 6:44 pm IST

India's starting XI against Canada!

Dec 08, 2018, 6:34 pm IST

Player to watch out for!

Dec 08, 2018, 6:33 pm IST

Full Time! Belgium have defeated South Africa 5-1. India will have to win the game against Canada to finish at the top of the table in Pool C.

Dec 08, 2018, 5:57 pm IST

At Half-Time! Belgium are leading South Africa 4-1.

Dec 08, 2018, 5:52 pm IST

Fans have gathered at the Kalinga International Stadium.

Story first published: Saturday, December 8, 2018, 21:56 [IST]
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