The 2-2 draw against Canada might not be the most ideal preparation for Indian hockey team before the Rio Olympics quarterfinals but they've come to know what they lack heading into the knockouts of the Olympics after 36 long years.
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Akashdeep Singh and Ramandeep Singh netted for India while Canadian captain Scott Tupper led from the front and struck twice.?
In a match that saw India play all out hockey, with an aggressive strategy and open mind, they dominated the proceedings in the first half.
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In the second half, both sides came out all guns blazing and in the 32nd minute, it was Akashdeep who made full use of deflection from Canadian keeper Carter and whacked a forehand into the net. But the very next minute, Tupper converted a penalty corner and the ball slipped through Sreejesh's legs.
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With the draw, India have seven points from their five matches in Pool B. If Argentina beat Ireland in the last poll B match, India will slip to fourth spot. If they remain on 3rd, they will play either Australia or Spain, who are in red hot dform. On the other hand, if India end fourth they will play Pool A toppers Belgium in the last-8 tie.
Quite simply India are just two wins away from clinching a medal at the Olympics. The wuarters will take place on Sunday, August 14.