Hockey World League Semi-Finals 2017: Twitter reacts to India's biggest victory over arch-rivals Pakistan

India flayed Pakistan 7-1 as penalty corner specialist Harmanpreet Singh and forwards Talwinder Singh and Akashdeep Singh scored a brace apiece in a Pool B clash to storm into the quarter-finals of the Hockey World League (HWL) Semi-Final in London on Sunday.

Coming into the match, four-time world champions Pakistan had conceded four and six goals in consecutive losses to the Netherlands and Canada, respectively. India further exposed Pakistan’s weaknesses in their team’s structure in a match that had chances galore for both the teams right from the start. But it was India who capitalised on most of them.

With this win, India moved to the top spot with nine points, while their neighbours are yet to open their account.

Let’s look at some of the more memorable tweets on India’s dominant victory against Pakistan.

Virat Kohli had wished the Indian Hockey team good luck for their clash against Pakistan but it sure looked like his men needed it more on Sunday.

Hello @TheHockeyIndia, here's our captain @imVkohli sending positive vibes ahead of the match against Pakistan. #INDvPAK #CT17 pic.twitter.com/JpB4sOMooy

— BCCI (@BCCI) June 17, 2017

Renowned Indian sand artist & Padma Shri awardee Sudarsan Pattnaik too wished the teams in characteristic fashion.

Best wishes to both Indian Cricket & Hockey teams for #ICCChampionsTrophyFinal & #HWL2017 semifinal #IndiaPak .My SandArt at #Puri beach . pic.twitter.com/YINWjcQsxe

— Sudarsan Pattnaik (@sudarsansand) June 18, 2017

India’s star goalkeeper PR Sreejesh and ace flicker Rupinder Pal Singh were hardly missed by India considering the way they’re dominating HWL Semis.

The score board speak for us today..what a game guys 👏👏 congratulation.. india VS Pakistan 7-1 #WHL2017 @TheHockeyIndia @FIH_Hockey

— sreejesh p r (@16Sreejesh) June 18, 2017

7-1 is not just a win, it's a STATEMENT! Well done team...
PROUD OF YOU! 🤗 #INDvPAK #HWL2017 @TheHockeyIndia pic.twitter.com/EStV3I6o7T

— Rupinder Pal Singg (@rupinderbob3) June 18, 2017

You can’t possibly argue with that, can you?

All Indian sports fans. Take a break from cricket and watch some hockey IND vs PAK. We lead 2-0 @TheHockeyIndia Lots to cheer about 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳

— Viren Rasquinha (@virenrasquinha) June 18, 2017

Even the former president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India was watching hockey.

Nearing a 'Chak De' moment ! India 5 Pakistan 0 #HWL2017 #INDvPAK 🇮🇳🏑😉

— Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur) June 18, 2017

Then, the Bollywood celebrities got in.

Making the nation proud in the national game! Congratulations #TeamIndia! #HockeyWorldLeague2017 @TheHockeyIndia pic.twitter.com/3U8607bIOd

— Anil Kapoor (@AnilKapoor) June 18, 2017

Considering the Indian hockey team were ‘Dabangg’ today…

It’s sad that the hockey team’s achievements seem like an afterthought.

Also, congratulations to the Indian hockey team on their 7-1 semi final win in the #HWL.

— Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) June 18, 2017

If you are disappointed by #India in cricket then watch #HockeyWorldLeague2017 #Hockey#INDvPAK pic.twitter.com/ZC0m7bt3Ce

— Babita Phogat (@BabitaPhogat) June 18, 2017

Some were being their cheeky selves. But he does have a point.

India need to stick to playing Hockey .... !!!!!! #PAKvIND

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) June 18, 2017

With inputs from IANS