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AMSTELVEEN (Netherlands): Skipper Harmanpreet Singh and Abhishek scored a brace each as India extended their unbeaten run against arch-rivals Pakistan with a 5-3 win in their FIH World Cup pool match at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen on Wednesday to advance to the second round.
The defeat in their last pool ‘D’ match ended Pakistan’s poor campaign in the first stage of the 16-nation showpiece.
Pakistan, who lost their opening pool match to England (4-1) before managing to draw 3-3 against Wales, fought back after conceding three goals but India held their nerve to seal a memorable win in front of a packed-to-capacity venue.
Indian captain Harmanpreet scored twice from penalty corners, while Abhishek struck two fine field goals and Hardik Singh converted a penalty stroke.
