Akashdeep Singh scored a brace as India defeated Wales 4-2 in their Pool D encounter on Thursday in Bhubaneshwar.
Shamsher and Harmanpreet Singh were also on the scoresheet for India as they withstood an onslaught from the Welsh side in the third quarter. But the win wasn’t enough as India will now go into the crossover stage to book a place in the quarterfinals.India were under pressure as England defeated Spain 4-0 earlier in the day to go top of Pool D. The hosts started the game on the up and Mandeep got a shot away in the first minute after a quick start, but the Wales goalkeeper was up to the task. The pressure was consistent from the Indian team but Wales were up to the task.
Nilkanta Sharma got a shot away in the ninth minute but it was once again saved by Reynolds-Cotterrill.
India got their first PC in the 17th minute but Harmanpreet’s shot lacked power and it was easily cleared. Five minutes later, India took the lead through Shamsher, who capitalized on a loose clearance from Wales from an Indian PC. The youngster made no mistake with his shot and gave the hosts the lead.
