If anything, the Dutch are generous in their praise and do appreciate a good performance. And on Friday night at the Wagener Stadium, the Dutch fans knotted around Jugraj Singh who emerged hero of India 7-4 win against Pakistan in the 25th Champions Trophy.
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I had watched the Indian team's camp in Lucknow very minutely. The forwardline is aggressive. I won't call the the deep defence solid. But I had my doubts about the midfield. And during the Champions Trophy, my fears proved right.
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Pakistan hockey coach blamed his players for individual play in the second half and said they also failed to follow his instructions which led to their defeat against India in the most crucial match of the Champions Trophy hockey on Friday.
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The truth is that there was a sliver of hope in the beginning: everybody believed that this team would do well. That it would at least go down bravely, like hardy soldiers.
[ timesofindia.indiatimes.com ]
There are few sporting encounters more thrilling and skillful than an India v. Pakistan hockey match. Pakistan's coach had said before Friday's clash in the Champions Trophy that it would be like a 'friendly war.'
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