India vs Argentina (Photo by HI)
Neither side adds to the score in the second quarter, leaving India 1-2 down at half-time. Because of misplaced passes, while Argentina remain organised defensively, several promising attacks break down. Despite Argentina’s win over England keeping India’s qualification hopes technically alive, India needed a victory by at least three goals to make the last four. India create opportunities but struggle with their passing and ball control.
Argentina score within the opening minute through Joaquin Toscani, who fires past goalkeeper Mohit HS. Nicolas Della Torre then doubles the advantage in the sixth minute from a penalty corner. India respond quickly, with Sukhjeet Singh pulling one back in the 10th minute after being set up by Abhishek. Argentina come out strongly after the break and extend their lead through Tomas Domene in the 33rd minute. His reverse hit beats a disorganised Indian defence and takes his tournament tally to seven, moving him ahead of Harmanpreet Singh’s six goals. Lucas Toscani adds Argentina’s fifth goal with a superb reverse hit in the 53rd minute. India respond late, with Sukhjeet scoring his second goal in the 58th minute before Hardik Singh converts a penalty stroke a minute later.