Britain prevails over India in Johor Cup

India will play the bronze medal play-off match against Malaysia on Sunday. Raushan Kumar’s goal in the 25th minute was not enough for India to win the match as Tom Sorsby (20th minute) and Jack Waller (52nd minute) helped Great Britain in qualifying for the final of the tournament. 

Going into its last round robin match, India needed a win in order to qualify for the final of the tournament, whereas Great Britain only required a draw. Britain started the match brightly as it did not allow the Indians to make the transition from defence to attack. 

On the other hand, Great Britain tried to mount attack on the Indian defence but was kept at bay. However, it was India, which dominated proceedings towards the end of the first quarter as it won a penalty corner which was well saved by Great Britain’s goalkeeper Chris Wyver as Pratap Lakra shot. 

In the second quarter, it was Great Britain, which took the initiative as it was awarded three penalty corners in the 20th minute, the first two of which were well defended by India.