India vs Indonesia Highlights Hockey: Dilpreet bags four as IND start title defence with 13-1 triumph

Full time: India have begun their Asian Games campaign with a thumping 13-1 win over Indonesia. Dilpreet Singh led the charge with four goals, while Shilanand Lakra and Sukhjeet Singh scored twice each. Harmanpreet Singh, Abhishek, Rajinder Singh and Jugraj Singh were also on the scoresheet as India dominated from start to finish.

The goals keep coming for India as Dilpreet Singh finds another to make it 13-1. India are stamping their authority on the game, and with plenty of time still left, they will be eyeing a few more before the final whistle. IND 13-1 INA | Q4

Sukhjeet Singh strikes from close range to make it a dozen goals for India. It is his second of the match as Indonesia look increasingly helpless, with no answers to India’s relentless attack. IND 12-1 INA Q4

Jugraj Singh with an absolutely perfect drag-flick to score India’s 11th goal. It was rapid and left the Indonesian goalkeeper with no chance of stopping it. It is Jugraj’s 35th international goal. IND 11-1 INA Q4

The final quarter is underway, with India continuing to push forward in search of more goals. Indonesia face another tough spell as Harmanpreet and Co look to add to their commanding lead.

Sukhjeet Singh makes no mistake in front of the goal to make it 10-1 for India. India reach double figures against Indonesia once again as they continue to run riot in a sensational performance. IND 10-1 INA Q3

Dilpreet Singh completes his hat-trick with another sharp tap-in, showing a proper striker’s instinct to be in the right place at the right time. It is his 48th international goal as India continue to fly high. IND 9-1 INA Q3

Shilanand Lakra completes his brace as India restore their seven-goal cushion and take an 8-1 lead in the third quarter. India remain firmly in control, with Indonesia struggling to contain the pressure. IND 8-1 INA Q3

Indonesia win a penalty corner after a successful referral and finally get on the scoresheet, with Aulia Akbar Al Ardh converting with a drag-flick. It ends their scoring drought against India in the Asian Games after failing to score in their previous two meetings. IND 7-1 INA Q3

The last two times India played Indonesia, the former won comprehensively. At the 2018 Asian Games, India won 17-0, while at the 2022 Asia Cup, a second-string Indian team had hammered Indonesia 16-0. Like this match, the last two were also round robin matches

This time it’s a penalty corner, and Harmanpreet Singh unleashes a powerful drag-flick to make it 7-0. The Indian captain opens his account after missing the penalty stroke as India continue to stamp their authority on the game. IND 7-0 INA Q2

Harmanpreet Singh’s penalty stroke is saved, with Indonesia goalkeeper Alam producing an excellent reflex save to deny the Indian captain. Harmanpreet acknowledges the effort with a round of applause for the goalkeeper. IND 6-0 INA Q2

Excellent pass from Hardik to find Sukjeet Singh, who sets up Mandeep Singh to finish and make it 6-0. Another well-worked goal as India continue to dominate, with Indonesia’s defence struggling to cope with the relentless pressure. IND 6-0 INA Q2

Rajinder Singh makes it 5-0! India are completely dominating this quarter, with Indonesia’s defence under constant pressure. India are relentless in attack, finding goals with ease and stamping their authority on the match. IND 5-0 INA Q2

Back-to-back goals for Dilpreet Singh as India make it 4-0. It is another similar finish from the forward as India run riot in the second quarter, with Indonesia struggling to stay in the contest. IND 4-0 INA Q2

The second quarter begins in similar fashion as India find another goal, with Dilpreet Singh getting his name on the scoresheet. India get a bit lucky as the ball deflects towards Dilpreet, who has an easy task of finding the net. IND 3-0 INA | Q2

Here comes the second goal for India, and this one also comes from a rebound, with Abhishek making no mistake. India double their lead and continue to dictate the tempo, while Indonesia are struggling to trouble the Indian defence. IND 2-0 INA | Q1

India are dominating possession and making strong moves forward, but have managed just one goal so far. Indonesia’s defence has held firm, leaving very little space for the Indian forwards to exploit. IND 1-0 INA Q1

First penalty corner for India. Hardik injects, and Harmanpreet Singh’s drag-flick is saved, but Shilanand Lakra pounces on the rebound to put it into the back of the net and give India the early lead. IND 1-0 INA | Q1

India have controlled possession in the early minutes but are yet to create a clear chance. Harmanpreet Singh remains key in the middle as India look to control the tempo and build pressure on Indonesia. IND 0-0 INA Q1

Action is underway as Harmanpreet Singh-led India take on Indonesia in their Asian Games opener. India are looking to take control early in the first quarter and dictate the tempo from the start.

The players of both teams are out on the field for the national anthems. India’s anthem will be followed by Indonesia’s.

India’s Asian Games campaign is about more than defending their title. Harmanpreet Singh and Co are looking for redemption after their disappointing eighth-place finish at the World Cup, while gold in Japan would also secure direct qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. (Read Full Story)

For Harmanpreet Singh and his teammates, the Asian Games campaign is about more than defending their title. India are targeting gold to secure a direct berth at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, while also looking to bounce back from their disappointing World Cup campaign. Harmanpreet has identified defensive lapses, particularly the concession of “silly goals”, as an area India must improve. (Read Full Story)

Manpreet Singh brings plenty of Asian Games experience to this Indian side, having won gold medals at the 2014 and 2023 editions. He is the only member of the current squad to have two Asian Games gold medals to his name. India also enter the tournament as the highest-ranked team in Asia at No.8 in the world rankings. Pakistan are the next highest-ranked Asian side at No.12.