Hockey World Cup 2010

Posted by Karan Israni On February 28, 2010 ADD COMMENTS

The first day of the hockey world Cup proved to be an eventful one with video referral making debut and India beating Pakistan.

Indian players celebrate

Spain make a strong start in WC

Spain started their hockey World Cup campaign on a perfect note, outclassing lowly South Africa 4-2 in the inaugural match of the quadrennial event.

England reduce Australia to ashes

Meanwhile, European champions England registered the first upset of the World Cup by stunning Olympic silver medallist Australia 3-1 in second Pool B match.

India outclass Pakistan 4-1

But the result of the day was yet to come. Ace drag-flicker Sandeep Singh rose to the occasion and converted two penalty corners as hosts India outplayed Pakistan 4-1.

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