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Today’s Pool B match will be India’s 80th match against England. India has won 39, drawn 13 and lost 27. It’s been in the last decade or so when we have lost quite a few games to England. The last loss was at the Hockey World League Final when England beat us 3-2. Day 6 report: India’s Heena Sidhu won gold in the women’s 25 metre pistol event, while para-lifter Sachin Chaudhary earned a bronze while five boxers assured at least a medal each on Tuesday at the Commonwealth Games. Meanwhile, both the men’s and the women’s hockey teams entered the semi-finals. Heena, who finished third in qualifying, notched up a new CWG record of 38 points, even as other shooters disappointed, with Chain Singh and Gagan Narang finishing fourth and seventh respectively. Heena’s medal was India’s eighth in shooting, even as she bagged her second medal after her silver medal in the 10m air pistol on Sunday. The other medal was a surprise as Sachin lifted the combined effort of 181 points. In his first two attempts, he failed to lift 201 kg but he did so in the final attempt to finish in the top-three to take India’s medal tally to 21 medals. India are third in the medal’s table — behind Australia (130 medals) and England (74 medals). [caption id=“attachment_4427299” align=“alignleft” width=“380”] Indian Hockey[/caption] Among other superlative performances, quarter-miler Mohammad Anas registered a national record but that was not enough to give him a podium finish in the men’s 400 metres. Reigning Asian champion Anas finished the race in 45.31 seconds to improve on his own national record mark, while the bronze medallist of the event, Javon Francis delivered a season best with a timing of 45.11 seconds. In the women’s 400m semi-finals, Hima posted a personal best of 51.53 seconds to improve on her previous best of 51.97 seconds to advance to the final. Finishing third in the semi-final 1, she reached the final on the basis of having the top-two timings among the competitors who didn’t finish top-two in each of the three heats. Boxers brightened India’s day with Amit Panghal, Naman Tanwar, Mohammed Hussamuddin, Manoj Kumar and Satish Kumar assuring the country at least a medal each as they reached the semi-finals of their respective weights categories. The day started with Amit Panghal defeating Aqeel Ahmed of Scotland 4:1 in a men’s light flyweight (49 kg) quarter-final and Naman outplaying Samoa’s Frank Masoe by a unanimous 5:0 verdict in the heavyweight (91kg) division. Later in the day, in men’s 56kg category, Hussamuddin overpowered Muilenga Everisto of Zambia in a unanimous 5:0 verdict while Manoj defeated Australia’s Terry Nickolas 4:1 in the 69kg category. Satish also won his bout with a split 4:1 decision in plus 91kg quarter-final bout. Meanwhile, India defeated Botswana 16-9 to reach the fourth round of the lawn bowls men’s Fours Sectional event, while Krishna Xalxo thrashed Fiji’s Arun Kumar 21-11 in Round 3 but lost 18-21 to Jamaican Andrew Newell in a Round 4 tie. (With inputs from IANS)
Highlights, Commonwealth Games 2018 Gold Coast, Day 7, results: India beat England 4-3 in men's hockey; Shuttlers shine
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That brings us to the end of Day 7 of Commonwealth Games. While Shreyashi Singh won gold, Ankur Mittal and Om Mitharval claimed bronze medals in their respective shooting events. Mary Kom entered the final and the other male boxers, who are undefeated so far, also progressed to the semi-finals.
The hockey team registered a thrilling come-from-behind win against England 4-3 to top the group. The shuttlers, paddlers and Squash players booked a place in the last-16 of their disciplines.
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Take a look at the medal tally…
India won gold and two bronze medals on Day 7.
https://www.firstpost.com/commonwealth-games-2018/medal-tally/
Update:
Earlier in the day, Dipika-Joshna, Dipika-Saurav and Joshna-Harinder topped their respecitive groups with wins in the women’s and mixed doubles events.
Badminton: Mixed doubles
Earlier, Sikki Reddy and Pranaav Jerry Chopra booked a place in the last-16 with a 21-8, 21-9 win over Fijian pair. With that win, all of our Indian shuttlers have entered the last-16 of their respective events.
Hima Das recorded a personal best at 51.32 but finished in 6th place.
Amantle Montsho of Botswana takes the gold.
Athletics:
Interestingly, Mitchell Starc’s brother, Brandon, has won the gold medal in men’s high jump.
Get ready!
It's time for 400m final!
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Badminton: Mixed doubles
India’s Sikky Reddy and Pranaav Jerry Chopra claim the opening game 21-8 against Burty Molia and Karyn Gibson of Fiji. The Indian shuttlers have been unbeaten so far today…
Manpreet, the hero
The game belonged to Manpreet Singh, the Indian captain. India now with ten points tops Pool B. Manpreet slowly played himself into the game. He did have a poor second quarter. But in the fourth quarter, he came alive. Great through balls and some wonderful control.
Athletics: Men’s long jump final
Tejaswin Shankar falls short of 2.27 in his third and final jump. The 19-year-old is out of contention for a medal. The competition was pretty tough but he’ll come good. Tough luck, boy!
What a game!
India win the match 4-3. Whirlwind of goals. Fierce penalty-corner conversions and sublime deflections. Manpreet Singh, the lion on the field, assisting and scoring. The Indian captain set the midfield alight. England thought at 3-2, it was done and dusted. But Varun and Mandeep scored. Great goals, super composure. India now play New Zealand in the semi-finals. In the other semi-final, England take on Australia.
FULL-TIME! INDIA 4-3 ENGLAND
What a crazy match! What a crazy win for India. They top the group with this victory. They will now play their semis match against New Zealand.
GOOOAAALLL!
India equalise and it’s 3-3 now!
Rupinder Pal Singh once again with his penalty-corner conversion.
GOOOAAALLL!
India equalise and it’s 3-3 now!
Rupinder Pal Singh once again with his penalty-corner conversion.
England lead, once again!
Third goal coming in from Sam Ward’s penalty-corner. Just three minutes remaining and India are down by 2-3.
It’s a thriller
Two goals in two minutes and the scores are 2-2. First Rupinder Pal Singh flicks in for a 2-1 lead and then Liam Ansell flicks in off an indirect PC. Both teams pushing hard now. Trying for a match-winner. Errors coming from England. Opportunities falling for India. They need to keep their cool and get the all-important goal.
Badminton: Mixed doubles
Ashwini – Satwik beat Lane – Pugh 21-17, 21-16 to enter the Round of 16. Overall, it was a good performance by the recently-paired duo.
GOAL! England are level!
India’s lead lasted few seconds as England make it 2-2 after Liam Ansell’s penalty-corner conversion.
GOAL!
India take lead thanks to Rupinder Pal Singh’s penalty-corner. It’s 2-1 now.
They need to hold on to the lead for another 8 odd minutes. Can they do it?
Men’s high jump final
Tejaswin Shankar is on fire. He sails over 2.24m in his first attempt.
Remember, his personal best is 2.28
Super quarter for India
They got the equaliser. Now in the 15 minutes remaining, they need a few PC’s and another couple of sharp chances. They are taking advantage of the English errors. But it’s a quarter of controlling the ball and creating moves. Composure.
Tremendous by India
India dominated the third quarter. They have made the moves. Got the goal. England trying to control the pace now. Trying not to give turn-overs. Probably their poorest Q of the match.
Table tennis: Men’s singles
Sathiyan Gnanasekaran beats Muhammad Rameez 11-5, 11-3, 11-5, 11-3 to enter the Round of 16. Dominated throughout!
Badminton: Mixed doubles
In the mixed doubles match, Ashwini Ponnappa – Satwiksairaj Rankireddy have taken a healthy 5-1 lead over England’s Ben Lane and Jessica Pugh in the second game.
They won the 1st game 21-17. The Indian shuttlers have been outstanding so far…
Manpreet scores!
It’s 1-1. Midfield squeeze as Gurjant and Mandeep play before the forward gives it to the Indian captain. Top class slap-hit beats the English goal-keeper. Scores are equalised. Good intense period for India. Sumit almost got his reverse shot in. India moving ahead like a boxer wanting a knock-out. India need to push and score.
INDIA EQUALISE!
It’s 1-1 now against England
Skipper Manpreet Singh scores from a defensive lapse. Much-needed goal for India as they would now try for the win.
Meanwhile, in athletics…
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Table tennis: Men’s singles
Sharath Kamal survives scare, prevails over Javen Choong in a seven-game thriller to enter last-16 of the men’s singles event. Choong was trailing 0-3 at one point. The Malaysian paddler almost nicked it…
India need to up the ante
India has gone missing in the 2nd Q of their last match in Pool B against England. In a match needed to win to avoid Australia in the semi-finals, India unable to control the pace or even try and hold the ball. There is no rotation from India. England has hardly made errors and there are no turn-overs. India on the defensive. Surprising that there are no aerial balls to release pressure at the back and also create some counters. The midfield not visible at all. Pegged back by England, they are ultra-defensive.
Boxing:
Manish Kaushik enters men’s 60kg semi-finals via unanimous decision 5:0. The Indian boxer threw punches left, right and center, coupled with a few jabs to unsettle Calum French.
He is assured of a medal at Gold Coast.
End of the second quarter!
England lead the match 1-0 at half-time! India showing good promising but failing to convert chances.
Unlucky for India
Condon hits beautifully, a reverse hit as the ball goes between Sreeejesh’s pads. Slightly unlucky for India as the ball came off an Indian stick. Chances have come to India as well but they haven’t been able to score. England leads 1-0 in the 2nd quarter. It was goalless in the 1st quarter. Both teams attacking with vigour. India still playing around the flanks. Using their skills to get in or at least earn a PC.
Sreejesh has been superb today!
18' @16Sreejesh makes a brilliant save to stop the shot from the set-piece.
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GOAL! England take lead against India
It’s 1-0 now.
Indian defence caught napping as David Condon scores the goal.
Utter domination there by Harmeet Desai! An easy 4-0 victory
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